Furfural Solvents Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 5.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Furfural Solvents Market Analysis
The furfural solvent market is expected to register a CAGR of about 5% during the forecast period. The major factor driving the market studied is the non-toxicity and low volatile organic compound (VOC) content of the furfural solvent. On the flip side, the limited availability of raw material and unfavorable conditions arising due to the COVID-19 outbreak are hindering the growth of the market.
- The development of various new furfural derivatives is expected to offer various opportunities for the growth of the market.
- The agrochemicals sector is expected to dominate the furfural solvent market over the forecast period.
- Asia-Pacific represents the largest market, and it is also expected to be the fastest-growing market over the forecast period, owing to the increasing consumption from China, India, and Japan.
Furfural Solvents Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Furfural Solvent Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand from Agrochemicals Segment
- Furfural solvent is used in formulating various agrochemicals, like pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Furfural solvent has replaced harmful components present in the above-mentioned agrochemicals.
- As of 2019, there was approximately 2.7 billion ha of land with potential for crop production in the world, concentrated in Asia-Pacific, South and Central American, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- In order to meet the growing food demand for the ever-increasing global population, demand for agrochemicals is also increasing, with the market anticipated to register a CAGR of approximately 4% during the forecast period.
- Therefore, the growing demand from the agrochemicals segment is expected to boost the demand for the furfural solvent market during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the largest market for furfural solvent, during the forecast period, as the region dominates the market for the end-user industries, such as petroleum refining, agrochemicals, paints and coatings, and pharmaceuticals.
- The Asian chemical processing market is anticipated to reach USD 1,300 billion in 2020, with China, Japan, and India dominating the market, globally. Furfural as a chemical intermediate is used to produce many important industrial chemicals.
- The paints and coatings industry in Asia-Pacific is expected to register a healthy CAGR of approximately 6%. This is because, in Asia-Pacific, China is expected to witness the highest growth in construction activities, followed by India. In China, government spending on constructing affordable housing facilities has been increased to cater to the housing demand. In addition, the public-private partnership (PPP) projects have been increasing in the domestic construction sector. Furfural is used as a solvent in paints and coatings.
- Some of the major companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region are Shandong Crownchem Industries Co. Ltd and Xing Tai Chunlei Furfural Alcohol Ltd.
Furfural Solvents Industry Overview
The furfural solvent market is fragmented with the presence of both international and domestic players. The major companies include Pennakem LLC, Xing Tai Chunlei Furfural Alcohol Ltd, Silvateam SpA, ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA (PTY) LTD, and Shandong Crownchem Industries Co. Ltd.
Furfural Solvents Market Leaders
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Pennakem LLC
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Xing Tai Chunlei Furfural Alcohol Ltd
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Silvateam SpA
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ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA (PTY) LTD
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Shandong Crownchem Industries Co. Ltd
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Furfural Solvents Market Report - Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Non Toxicity and Low Volatile Organic Compound Content of Furfural Solvent
- 4.1.2 Other Drivers
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 Limited Availability of Raw Material
- 4.2.2 Unfavorable Conditions Arising Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining power of Buyers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
- 4.5 Regulatory Policies
5. Market Segmentation
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5.1 End-user Industry
- 5.1.1 Petroleum Refining
- 5.1.2 Agrochemicals
- 5.1.3 Paints and Coatings
- 5.1.4 Pharmaceuticals
- 5.1.5 Other End-user Industries
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5.2 Geography
- 5.2.1 Asia-Pacific
- 5.2.1.1 China
- 5.2.1.2 India
- 5.2.1.3 Japan
- 5.2.1.4 South Korea
- 5.2.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.2.2 North America
- 5.2.2.1 United States
- 5.2.2.2 Mexico
- 5.2.2.3 Canada
- 5.2.3 Europe
- 5.2.3.1 Germany
- 5.2.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.2.3.3 Italy
- 5.2.3.4 France
- 5.2.3.5 Rest of Europe
- 5.2.4 South America
- 5.2.4.1 Brazil
- 5.2.4.2 Argentina
- 5.2.4.3 Rest of South America
- 5.2.5 Middle-East and Africa
- 5.2.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.2.5.2 South Africa
- 5.2.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1 Merger and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Share (%)/Ranking Analysis**
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 Alchem Chemical Co.
- 6.4.2 Furfural Espanol SA
- 6.4.3 Goodrich Sugar & Chemical
- 6.4.4 Harborchem
- 6.4.5 ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA (PTY) LTD
- 6.4.6 Linzi Organic Chemical
- 6.4.7 Pennakem LLC
- 6.4.8 Shandong Crownchem Industries Co. Ltd
- 6.4.9 Silvateam SpA
- 6.4.10 Teijing North Furfural Co.
- 6.4.11 The Good Scents
- 6.4.12 Transfurans Chemicals
- 6.4.13 Xing Tai Chunlei Furfural Alcohol Ltd
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. Market Opportunities and Future Trends
- 7.1 Development of Various New Furfural Derivatives
- 7.2 Other Opportunities
Furfural Solvents Industry Segmentation
The scope of the furfural solvent market report includes:
| End-user Industry | Petroleum Refining | |
| Agrochemicals | ||
| Paints and Coatings | ||
| Pharmaceuticals | ||
| Other End-user Industries | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Mexico | ||
| Canada | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Italy | ||
| France | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geography | Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa |
Furfural Solvents Market Research FAQs
What is the current Furfural Solvent Market size?
The Furfural Solvent Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Furfural Solvent Market?
Pennakem LLC, Xing Tai Chunlei Furfural Alcohol Ltd, Silvateam SpA, ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA (PTY) LTD and Shandong Crownchem Industries Co. Ltd are the major companies operating in the Furfural Solvent Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Furfural Solvent Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Furfural Solvent Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Furfural Solvent Market.
What years does this Furfural Solvent Market cover?
The report covers the Furfural Solvent Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Furfural Solvent Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Furfural Solvent Industry Report
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