Sizing Agents Market

Sizing Agents Market Size & Growth (2023-2028):

The sizing agents market is estimated at $ 5.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $ 7.2 billion by 2028, at a compound annual rate of 8.2% during the forecast period.

Sizing agents are generally employed to offer water repellence and printability to paper by surface implementation. These agents are applied to a wide range of papers, such as thin paper, newsprint, inkjet printing paper, and cardboard. Sizing agents are commonly applied to the fibers to obtain the required qualities. These agents are widely used to reduce the porosity of the fibers and make them suitable for printing. They improve the resistance properties of the fibers to the penetration of water or other liquid. Sizing agents have proven to be in high demand in various end-use applications due to their superior properties of helping to retain ink or paint in applications. The range of applications that use them for better printing capacity is clearly growing.

Sizing agents are used in the manufacture of paper and cardboard to provide water resistance and improve the printability of paper. They prevent ink leakage and blurring. It can be a variety of papers, including newsprint, food wrapping paper, inkjet printing paper, and even oil-based paper. The booming paper industry and growing demand from the textile, packaging, printing, and other end-use industries are driving market growth. Continuous development for the advancement of sizing agents should drive business growth. However, environmental concerns related to product disposal may slow the market boom.

Drivers and Restraints in the Sizing Agents Market

The continued expansion of the packaging, automotive, medical, and apparel industries is expected to stimulate demand for sizing agents during the outlook period. Paper and textiles are the two main industries in which sizing agents are widely used. Sizing agents also improve internal bonding and surface resistance values. Synthetic sizing agents are applied during the dry phase of papermaking to fill the voids in the surface, thereby optimizing the penetration of printing ink. Rusty starches and styrene-acrylic acid are among popular synthetic sizing agents. The increased call for sizing agents in several industrial applications is foreseen to promote demand for these chemicals. However, environmental concerns regarding the removal of these chemicals from the water are a major limiting factor in the sizing agents market.

The global sizing agents market is growing rapidly as demand for these agents in various industrial applications is expected to greatly drive overall market growth. The continued expansion of the garment and printing industries is expected to stimulate demand for sizing agents throughout the forecast period. Environmental concerns related to synthetic size formulations would be the limiting factor for this market. Nonetheless, synthetic sizing agents are expected to have the highest market value due to their availability and ease of processing for a wide range of end-use applications. The textile industry is one of the most lucrative markets, mainly in developing Asian countries like India, China, and Bangladesh. Immense population growth and increased disposable income are the main reasons for the massive demand for the clothing industry in these regions. Sizing agents now contribute to the printability of these products and add value to printed fabrics. Strong growth in the textile industry is expected to dramatically increase market value during the forecast period.

SIZING AGENTS MARKET REPORT COVERAGE:

Sizing Agents Market Segmentation as per the latest survey recorded until 2028.

Sizing Agents Market - By Type

• Natural Sizing Agents

• Synthetic Sizing Agents

The synthetic sizing agent segment is expected to increase significantly during the forecast period, primarily due to demand for synthetic sizing agents such as styrene and polyvinyl alcohol. Synthetic sizing agents have found immense applications in paper and cardboard, textile and fiber applications.

Sizing Agents Market - By Application

• Textile & Fiber

• Paper & Paperboard

• Others

The textile and fiber segment represents an important part of the sizing agents market. Growth in the segment has been credited to the augmented need for these agents in textile applications, as they have the ability to strengthen the yarn and offer abrasion resistance.

Sizing Agents Market - By Region

The Sizing Agents Market Report includes the segmentation of Regions with their respective Countries.

• North America Sizing Agents Industry includes the U.S and Canada.

• Europe Sizing Agents Industry includes the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Turkey, Czech Republic & Rest of Europe.

• Asia Pacific Sizing Agents Industry includes India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore & Rest of APAC.

• Latin America Sizing Agents Industry includes Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile & Rest of LATAM.

• The Middle East & Africa Sizing Agents Industry includes KSA, UAE, Israel, rest of GCC countries, South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt, Sudan, and rest of MEA.

Market growth in the region is primarily due to the transfer of production facilities from North America and Europe to APAC. China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia are the main contributors to the production of pulp and paper, textiles, and clothing. Asia Pacific (APAC) is among the noteworthy exporters of textiles and clothing. The expansion of the packaging sector in this area is due to rising per capita spending on food and beverages, along with rapid industrialization, which should boost the sizing agents business in the locale. The Asia-Pacific sizing agents market is expected to grow at a rapid rate during the forecast period due to the development of the textile and fiber and paper and cardboard industries in the locale. Furthermore, the growth of the sizing agents market in Asia-Pacific is mainly due to the shift of production facilities from Europe and North America to Asia-Pacific. India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia are among the leading contributors to the pulp and paper, and textile and clothing industries in the Asia Pacific based on production. The Asia Pacific is the leading exporter of textiles and clothing across the globe. The production of sizing agents has increased considerably in emerging economies such as Latin America due to the linearization of trade and the fall in manufacturing costs.

Recent Developments 

Kemira, a chemical firm that is serving customers in water-intensive industries, has announced the opening of its new AKD rosin and emulsion production lines at its production site in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Sizing Agents Market

Covid-2019 has taken almost all organizations out of their comfort zones. The best organizations make tough decisions about people when things are going well rather than when times are tough. Most companies realize the reality of being too flabby in their systems when faced with crisis situations like this. It is clear that several companies have faced excess baggage and inefficiencies since activity grew and margins were solid. There has been a negative impact on the global sizing agents market with the majority of the companies being shut down to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

Sizing Agents Market Key Players:

1. Aries Chemical, Inc

2. Avebe, BASF SE

3. Buckman

4. CP Kelco

5. Evonik Industries AG

6. Harima Chemicals Group, Inc

7. Indokem Ltd

8. Jai Aravali Industries

9. Kemira

10. Mizobata Chemical, Inc

11. Ecolab

12. OMNOVA Solutions Inc

13. Polyscope Polymers BV

14. Fashion Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG

15. Rhea Chemicals and SEIKO PMC CORPORATION