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活性アルミナ市場レポート:用途、最終用途産業、形態、メッシュサイズ、地域別、2025年~2033年

Activated Alumina Market Report by Application, End-Use Industry, Form, Mesh Size, and Region 2025-2033


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IMARC
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英文 149 Pages
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2~3営業日
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活性アルミナ市場レポート:用途、最終用途産業、形態、メッシュサイズ、地域別、2025年~2033年
出版日: 2025年08月01日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 149 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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概要

活性アルミナの世界市場規模は2024年に11億40万米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、市場は2033年までに16億2,590万米ドルに達し、2025年から2033年にかけて3.98%の成長率(CAGR)を示すと予測しています。浄水ニーズの増加、精製ガス需要、化学プロセスにおける汎用性、吸収剤としての適応性、クロマトグラフィーなどの特殊用途への適合性などが、市場を推進している主な要因です。2024年には、アジア太平洋地域が最大の市場シェアを獲得し、全体の41.6%に寄与しています。

活性アルミナ市場分析:

  • 市場の成長と規模水処理と乾燥に向けたアプリケーションの開発により、市場は大きなペースで拡大しています。調査報告によると、市場規模は産業および消費者セクターの需要増に後押しされ、着実に拡大しています。
  • 主な市場促進要因:活性アルミナの主な市場促進要因は、さまざまな産業における純水ニーズの高まりであり、これは最近の価格動向にも反映されています。また、触媒用途での有効性が多くの調査報告書に記載されており、市場拡大をさらに促進しています。
  • 主な市場動向:市場で確認されている主な動向は、水からのフッ素除去のための活性アルミナの利用が増加していることであり、これらの要因は調査報告書で一貫して強調されています。また、価格動向の変化や、コスト効率に優れた生産や革新的な製品を提供する手段へのシフトも目に見えています。
  • 地域動向:多くの調査報告書によると、アジア太平洋地域の主要な需要は、急速な工業化と水不足の問題によって引き起こされています。一方、北米と欧州では、厳しい環境規制とそれに伴う価格動向の影響を受け、着実に成長しています。
  • 競合情勢:競合情勢を特徴づけているのは高度な統合であり、主要市場企業は製品ポートフォリオの拡充に注力しています。この競争枠内での価格動向は、市場の需要面と規制基準との戦略的な整合性を示しています。
  • 課題と機会:原材料価格の安定は、活性アルミナの価格動向に大きく影響するため、大きな課題です。また、電力セクターは、様々な調査報告書に記載されているように、技術革新やアプリケーションの拡大など、大きなビジネスチャンスを秘めており、戦略的投資や市場成長のための環境が整っています。

活性アルミナは、酸化アルミニウムに由来する多孔質で吸着性の高い材料です。制御された工程を経て製造され、多数の微細孔を持つ大きな表面積を形成します。このユニークな構造により、活性アルミナは卓越した吸着能力を発揮し、様々な産業分野での精製、脱水、ろ過用途に広く使用されています。活性アルミナは、液体や気体から水分、揮発性有機化合物(VOC)、不純物などの汚染物質を効果的に除去します。また、活性アルミナは、その高い表面積と特定の分子との相互作用を可能にする調整された表面特性により、乾燥プロセス、ガス精製、水処理、触媒担体などに幅広く使用されています。

水質浄化ソリューションへのニーズが自治体や産業界で高まっていることから、活性アルミナはその優れた吸着特性により、水源からフッ素、ヒ素、その他の不純物などの汚染物質を効果的に除去することができます。これは、活性アルミナの世界市場の成長を促す重要な要因となっています。さらに、石油化学、ヘルスケア、エレクトロニクスなどの産業におけるクリーンで安全なガスへの需要の拡大は、活性アルミナがガスの乾燥と精製に利用されることから、市場を前進させています。さらに、様々な化学プロセスにおける触媒担体として製品が広く使用されていることも、マーケット拡大に寄与しています。さらに、新興経済諸国における製造活動やインフラ開発の急増が、クロマトグラフィーなどの用途における活性アルミナの需要を押し上げ、市場成長の明るい見通しを生み出しています。これとは別に、環境規制の増加と持続可能なソリューションへの注目が、活性アルミナの採用に拍車をかけています。

活性アルミナ市場の動向と促進要因:

浄水・治療ニーズ

活性アルミナ市場の主要促進要因の一つは、効果的な浄水ソリューションに対する需要の高まりです。水質や安全性に対する懸念が強まるにつれ、活性アルミナを吸着材として自治体の水道や様々な工業プロセスで使用することが注目されるようになり、市場の成長が加速しています。これに加えて、活性アルミナは水源からフッ素、ヒ素、重金属などの汚染物質を効率的に除去する能力があるため、水処理用途に好んで使用されています。この特性は、自然発生的または人為的な汚染物質が水システムに多く含まれる地域では、特に重要です。

ガスの乾燥と精製

さまざまな産業で高純度ガスへのニーズが高まっていることも、成長を促す要因となっています。石油化学、エレクトロニクス製造、製薬、ヘルスケアなど数多くの産業が、製品の品質とプロセスの効率を確保するために精製ガスに依存しています。活性アルミナの優れた吸着特性は、ガスから水分やその他の不純物を除去するための理想的な選択肢となり、ガス関連プロセス全体の信頼性と有効性に貢献します。精製ガスに対するこのような需要は、厳しい品質基準や規制要件を満たす必要性の高まりによって拍車がかかっています。

触媒サポートと化学プロセス

活性アルミナの多用途性は、多くの化学プロセスにおける触媒担体としての応用にも及んでいます。触媒は、化学反応を促進、促進する上で極めて重要な役割を担っており、活性アルミナの高い表面積と調整された表面特性は、触媒析出のための貴重な基材となっています。石油化学、精製、特殊化学品などの業界では、活性アルミナを触媒担体として使用することで、プロセス効率、製品収率、選択性を高めることができます。これらの産業の継続的な成長は、最適化された化学プロセスへの継続的な需要と相まって、活性アルミナ市場の拡大にさらに貢献しています。

目次

第1章 序文

第2章 調査範囲と調査手法

  • 調査の目的
  • ステークホルダー
  • データソース
    • 一次情報
    • 二次情報
  • 市場推定
    • ボトムアップアプローチ
    • トップダウンアプローチ
  • 調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 イントロダクション

  • 概要
  • 主要業界動向

第5章 世界の活性アルミナ市場

  • 市場概要
  • 市場実績
  • COVID-19の影響
  • 市場予測

第6章 市場内訳:用途別

  • 触媒
  • 乾燥剤
  • 吸収性
  • その他

第7章 市場内訳:最終用途産業別

  • 水処理
  • 医薬品
  • 繊維
  • 石油・ガス
  • 化学薬品
  • その他

第8章 市場内訳:形態別

  • 粉末
  • ビーズ

第9章 市場内訳:メッシュサイズ別

  • 80~150メッシュ
  • 150~300メッシュ
  • 300メッシュ以上

第10章 市場内訳:地域別

  • 北米
    • 米国
    • カナダ
  • アジア太平洋
    • 中国
    • 日本
    • インド
    • 韓国
    • オーストラリア
    • インドネシア
    • その他
  • 欧州
    • ドイツ
    • フランス
    • 英国
    • イタリア
    • スペイン
    • ロシア
    • その他
  • ラテンアメリカ
    • ブラジル
    • メキシコ
    • その他
  • 中東・アフリカ
    • 市場内訳:国別

第11章 SWOT分析

  • 概要
  • 強み
  • 弱み
  • 機会
  • 脅威

第12章 バリューチェーン分析

  • 概要
  • インバウンド物流
  • オペレーション
  • アウトバウンド物流
  • マーケティングとセールス
  • エンドユーザー

第13章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

  • 概要
  • 買い手の交渉力
  • 供給企業の交渉力
  • 競合の程度
  • 新規参入業者の脅威
  • 代替品の脅威

第14章 価格分析

  • 主要価格指標
  • 価格構造
  • 価格動向

第15章 競合情勢

  • 市場構造
  • 主要企業
  • 主要企業のプロファイル
    • AGC Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
    • Axens
    • BASF SE
    • Dynamic Adsorbents Inc.
    • Honeywell International Inc.
    • Huber Engineered Materials
    • Jiangxi sanxin Hi-Tech Ceramics Co., Ltd
    • Porocel Industries
    • Shandong Zhongxin New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
    • Sialca Industries
    • Sorbead India
    • Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
図表

List of Figures

  • Figure 1: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
  • Figure 2: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019-2024
  • Figure 3: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
  • Figure 4: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Breakup by End-Use Industry (in %), 2024
  • Figure 5: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Breakup by Form (in %), 2024
  • Figure 6: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Breakup by Mesh Size (in %), 2024
  • Figure 7: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
  • Figure 8: Global: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 9: Global: Activated Alumina (Catalysts) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 10: Global: Activated Alumina (Catalysts) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 11: Global: Activated Alumina (Desiccant) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 12: Global: Activated Alumina (Desiccant) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 13: Global: Activated Alumina (Absorbent) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 14: Global: Activated Alumina (Absorbent) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 15: Global: Activated Alumina (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 16: Global: Activated Alumina (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 17: Global: Activated Alumina (Water Treatment) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 18: Global: Activated Alumina (Water Treatment) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 19: Global: Activated Alumina (Pharmaceutical) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 20: Global: Activated Alumina (Pharmaceutical) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 21: Global: Activated Alumina (Textile) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 22: Global: Activated Alumina (Textile) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 23: Global: Activated Alumina (Oil & Gas) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 24: Global: Activated Alumina (Oil & Gas) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 25: Global: Activated Alumina (Chemical) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 26: Global: Activated Alumina (Chemical) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 27: Global: Activated Alumina (Other End-Use Industries) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 28: Global: Activated Alumina (Other End-Use Industries) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 29: Global: Activated Alumina (Powder) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 30: Global: Activated Alumina (Powder) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 31: Global: Activated Alumina (Beads) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 32: Global: Activated Alumina (Beads) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 33: Global: Activated Alumina (80-150 Mesh) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 34: Global: Activated Alumina (80-150 Mesh) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 35: Global: Activated Alumina (150-300 Mesh) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 36: Global: Activated Alumina (150-300 Mesh) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 37: Global: Activated Alumina (Above 300 Mesh) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 38: Global: Activated Alumina (Above 300 Mesh) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 39: North America: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 40: North America: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 41: United States: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 42: United States: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 43: Canada: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 44: Canada: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 45: Asia Pacific: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 46: Asia Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 47: China: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 48: China: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 49: Japan: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 50: Japan: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 51: India: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 52: India: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 53: South Korea: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 54: South Korea: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 55: Australia: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 56: Australia: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 57: Indonesia: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 58: Indonesia: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 59: Others: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 60: Others: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 61: Europe: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 62: Europe: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 63: Germany: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 64: Germany: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 65: France: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 66: France: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 67: United Kingdom: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 68: United Kingdom: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 69: Italy: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 70: Italy: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 71: Spain: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 72: Spain: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 73: Russia: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 74: Russia: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 75: Others: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 76: Others: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 77: Latin America: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 78: Latin America: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 79: Brazil: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 80: Brazil: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 81: Mexico: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 82: Mexico: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 83: Others: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 84: Others: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 85: Middle East and Africa: Activated Alumina Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 86: Middle East and Africa: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 87: Global: Activated Alumina Industry: SWOT Analysis
  • Figure 88: Global: Activated Alumina Industry: Value Chain Analysis
  • Figure 89: Global: Activated Alumina Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

  • Table 1: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
  • Table 2: Global: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 3: Global: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Breakup by End-Use Industry (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 4: Global: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Breakup by Form (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 5: Global: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Breakup by Mesh Size (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 6: Global: Activated Alumina Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 7: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Competitive Structure
  • Table 8: Global: Activated Alumina Market: Key Players
目次
Product Code: SR112025A1924

The global activated alumina market size reached USD 1,100.4 million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,625.9 million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.98% during 2025-2033. The increasing water purification needs, demand for purified gases, versatility in chemical processes, adaptability as an absorbent, and suitability for specialized applications such as chromatography, are some of the major factors propelling the market. In 2024, Asia Pacific captured the largest market share, contributing to 41.6% of the total.

Activated Alumina Market Analysis:

  • Market Growth and Size: The market is expanding at a significant pace with the development of its application toward water treatment and desiccation. Research reports suggest a steady increase in market size, propelled by rising demand in industrial and consumer sectors.
  • Major Market Drivers: The primary market driver for activated alumina is the escalating need for purified water in various industries, which is reflected in recent price trends. Additionally, its effectiveness in catalyst applications has been stated in numerous research reports, further stimulating market expansion.
  • Key Market Trends: The major trend identified in the market is a rise in the utilization of activated alumina for the removal of fluoride from water, which factors have been consistently highlighted in research reports. Also, changing price trends and visible shifts toward means for cost-efficient production and offering product innovative offerings.
  • Geographical Trends: According to many research reports, the leading demand in the Asia-Pacific region is being witnessed by rapid industrialization and issues of water scarcity. In North America and Europe, on the other hand, such growth is steady and influenced by stringent environmental regulations with subsequent adaptations in price trends.
  • Competitive Landscape: High consolidation characterizes the competitive landscape, where major market players are focusing on enlarging the product portfolio-a strategy dealt with, very commonly, by industry research reports. The pricing trends within this competitive frame show a strategic alignment with market demand aspects and regulatory standards.
  • Challenges and Opportunities: Steady prices of raw materials are a big challenge since they largely impact the general price trends of activated alumina. The power sector also holds huge opportunities, more precisely in innovation and expanding applications, as stated in various research reports, promoting a landscape ripe for strategic investments and market growth.

Activated alumina is a porous and highly adsorbent material derived from aluminum oxide. It is produced through a controlled process that creates a large surface area with numerous microscopic pores. This unique structure gives activated alumina exceptional adsorption capabilities, making it widely used for purification, dehydration, and filtration applications in various industries. It effectively removes contaminants such as moisture, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and impurities from liquids and gases. Besides this, activated alumina finds extensive use in drying processes, gas refining, water treatment, and catalyst support due to its high surface area and tailored surface properties that enable targeted interactions with specific molecules.

The rising need for water purification solutions in both municipal and industrial sectors has led to heightened adoption of activated alumina due to its exceptional adsorption properties, effectively removing contaminants such as fluoride, arsenic, and other impurities from water sources. This represents the key factor impelling the growth of the global activated alumina market. Furthermore, the expanding demand for clean and safe gases in industries, such as petrochemicals, healthcare, and electronics, is propelling the market forward as activated alumina is utilized for drying and purifying gases. Moreover, widespread product application as catalyst support in various chemical processes is aiding in market expansion. Additionally, the surge in manufacturing activities and infrastructure development in emerging economies is boosting the demand for activated alumina in applications such as chromatography, which, in turn, is creating a positive outlook for market growth. Apart from this, the increasing environmental regulations and a focus on sustainable solutions are fueling the adoption of activated alumina.

Activated Alumina Market Trends/Drivers:

Water purification and treatment needs

One of the key drivers of the activated alumina market is the escalating demand for effective water purification solutions. As concerns over water quality and safety intensify, the use of activated alumina as an adsorbent material in municipal water supplies and various industrial processes has gained prominence, strengthening the market growth. In addition to this, activated alumina's ability to efficiently remove contaminants such as fluoride, arsenic, and heavy metals from water sources has made it a preferred choice for water treatment applications. This factor is particularly critical in regions grappling with high levels of naturally occurring or anthropogenic pollutants in their water systems.

Gas drying and purification requirements

The increasing need for high-purity gases in various industries is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Numerous industrial verticals, such as petrochemicals, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, rely on purified gases to ensure product quality and process efficiency. Activated alumina's excellent adsorption properties make it an ideal choice for removing moisture and other impurities from gases, contributing to the overall reliability and effectiveness of gas-related processes. This demand for purified gases is spurred by the escalating need to meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Catalyst support and chemical processes

The versatility of activated alumina extends to its application as catalyst support in numerous chemical processes. Catalysts play a pivotal role in facilitating and accelerating chemical reactions and activated alumina's high surface area and tailored surface properties make it a valuable substrate for catalyst deposition. Industries such as petrochemicals, refining, and speciality chemicals benefit from the use of activated alumina as catalyst support to enhance process efficiency, product yield, and selectivity. The continued growth of these industries, coupled with the ongoing demand for optimized chemical processes, further contributes to the expansion of the activated alumina market.

Activated Alumina Industry Segmentation:

Breakup by Application:

  • Catalysts
  • Desiccant
  • Absorbent
  • Others

Absorbent dominates the market

In 2024, Absorbent established itself as the market leader with a share of 34.5%. The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes catalysts, desiccant, absorbent, and others. According to the report, absorbent represented the largest segment.

The increasing use of activated alumina as an absorbent due to its compatibility with various substances and precise adsorption through tailored surface modifications is creating a positive outlook for market expansion. Moreover, its application as an absorbent extends to diverse sectors, such as air separation units, natural gas processing, and the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial emissions. This adaptability, coupled with its ability to maintain performance in harsh operating conditions, is fueling the demand for activated alumina's as a versatile and effective absorbent material across various specialized applications.

Breakup by End-Use Industry:

  • Water Treatment
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Textile
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemical
  • Others

Water treatment holds the largest share in the market

With a market share of 33.2% in 2024, water treatment emerged as the leading end use industry. The demand for activated alumina in water treatment applications is driven by its extensive use in removing impurities such as fluoride, arsenic, and selenium from water. Due to its high adsorption capacity and chemical stability, active alumina finds application in the municipal and industrial water treatment systems.

According to the United Nations-Water's Progress on Wastewater Treatment - 2024 Update, in 2022 nearly half of the household wastewater (42%) was released into the environment with inadequate or no treatment. Thus, growing awareness of the water quality, enhanced legal requirements for water treatment, and the need for clean drinking water have also influenced the development of this segment. Further, the increasing use of desalination technologies in the water deficit regions also contributes to the growth of the demand. While governments and industries continue to fund and develop effective water management strategies, the dependency on active alumina for water purification is expected to remain high.

Breakup by Form:

  • Powder
  • Beads

Beads dominate the market

In 2024, Beads captured the largest market share, contributing to 57.5% of the total.The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form. This includes powder and beads. According to the report, beads represented the largest segment.

The growing demand for activated alumina beads due to their suitability for specialized applications, such as chromatography, is acting as a significant growth-inducing factor. These beads offer a large surface area and controlled pore structure, making them ideal for selective adsorption and separation of compounds in analytical and purification processes. Concurrent with this, their adaptability to fine-tuning and customization in chromatographic applications, combined with their stability and consistent performance, is propelling their adoption in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental monitoring.

Breakup by Mesh Size:

  • 80-150 Mesh
  • 150-300 Mesh
  • Above 300 Mesh

The growing demand for activated alumina mesh in air drying applications is positively impacting the market growth. The diverse mesh sizes cater to specific moisture removal needs across industries such as compressed air systems, electronics manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. The mesh structure ensures a balanced combination of surface area and airflow, enabling efficient moisture adsorption while minimizing pressure drop. As industries prioritize moisture control to prevent corrosion, equipment damage, and product contamination, the versatility of activated alumina mesh in addressing varying drying requirements is a key factor driving its demand.

Breakup by Region:

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa

Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest activated alumina market share

The market in 2024 was led by Asia Pacific, which held an estimated 41.6% share. The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.

Rapid industrialization and urbanization across the Asia Pacific region are driving the demand for clean water and purified gases, creating a significant need for effective water treatment and gas drying solutions. Besides this, the region's burgeoning manufacturing sector, particularly in electronics and petrochemicals, requires high-purity gases for production processes, thus bolstering the demand for activated alumina's adsorption capabilities. Additionally, stringent environmental regulations in countries like China and India are pushing industries to adopt advanced technologies for pollution control and waste reduction, which, in turn, is accentuating the demand for activated alumina in applications such as emissions control. As the Asia Pacific region continues its economic expansion and infrastructure development, the activated alumina market is witnessing robust expansion.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the global activated alumina market is characterized by the presence of several established manufacturers and suppliers striving to capture market share through innovation, strategic collaborations, and product differentiation. Companies are focusing on developing advanced activated alumina products with enhanced adsorption capabilities tailored for specific applications across industries such as water treatment, gas purification, and catalysis. Key players are also investing in research and development (R&D) to optimize production processes and improve the overall performance of their offerings. Market participants are increasingly emphasizing sustainable practices, integrating eco-friendly production methods and materials into their processes to meet the rising need for ecologically responsible solutions. Geographical expansion and distribution networks are pivotal strategies, allowing companies to penetrate emerging markets and cater to diverse customer needs.

The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

  • AGC Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
  • Axens
  • BASF SE
  • Dynamic Adsorbents Inc.
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Huber Engineered Materials
  • Jiangxi Sanxin Hi-Tech Ceramics Co. Ltd.
  • Porocel Industries
  • Shandong Zhongxin New Material Technology Co. Ltd.
  • Sialca Industries
  • Sorbead India
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

  • 1.How big is the global activated alumina market?
  • 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global activated alumina market during 2025-2033?
  • 3.What are the key factors driving the global activated alumina market?
  • 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global activated alumina market?
  • 5.What is the breakup of the global activated alumina market based on the application?
  • 6.What is the breakup of the global activated alumina market based on the end-use industry?
  • 7.What is the breakup of the global activated alumina market based on the form?
  • 8.What are the key regions in the global activated alumina market?
  • 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global activated alumina market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

  • 2.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 2.2 Stakeholders
  • 2.3 Data Sources
    • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
    • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
  • 2.4 Market Estimation
    • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
    • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
  • 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Activated Alumina Market

  • 5.1 Market Overview
  • 5.2 Market Performance
  • 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
  • 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Application

  • 6.1 Catalysts
    • 6.1.1 Market Trends
    • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.2 Desiccant
    • 6.2.1 Market Trends
    • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.3 Absorbent
    • 6.3.1 Market Trends
    • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.4 Others
    • 6.4.1 Market Trends
    • 6.4.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by End-Use Industry

  • 7.1 Water Treatment
    • 7.1.1 Market Trends
    • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.2 Pharmaceutical
    • 7.2.1 Market Trends
    • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.3 Textile
    • 7.3.1 Market Trends
    • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.4 Oil & Gas
    • 7.4.1 Market Trends
    • 7.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.5 Chemical
    • 7.5.1 Market Trends
    • 7.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.6 Others
    • 7.6.1 Market Trends
    • 7.6.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Form

  • 8.1 Powder
    • 8.1.1 Market Trends
    • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.2 Beads
    • 8.2.1 Market Trends
    • 8.2.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Mesh Size

  • 9.1 80-150 Mesh
    • 9.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2 150-300 Mesh
    • 9.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3 Above 300 Mesh
    • 9.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.2 Market Forecast

10 Market Breakup by Region

  • 10.1 North America
    • 10.1.1 United States
      • 10.1.1.1 Market Trends
      • 10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.1.2 Canada
      • 10.1.2.1 Market Trends
      • 10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.2 Asia Pacific
    • 10.2.1 China
      • 10.2.1.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.2 Japan
      • 10.2.2.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.3 India
      • 10.2.3.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.4 South Korea
      • 10.2.4.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.5 Australia
      • 10.2.5.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.6 Indonesia
      • 10.2.6.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.7 Others
      • 10.2.7.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
      • 10.3.1.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.2 France
      • 10.3.2.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.3 United Kingdom
      • 10.3.3.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.4 Italy
      • 10.3.4.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.5 Spain
      • 10.3.5.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.6 Russia
      • 10.3.6.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.7 Others
      • 10.3.7.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.4 Latin America
    • 10.4.1 Brazil
      • 10.4.1.1 Market Trends
      • 10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.4.2 Mexico
      • 10.4.2.1 Market Trends
      • 10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.4.3 Others
      • 10.4.3.1 Market Trends
      • 10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 10.5.1 Market Trends
    • 10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
    • 10.5.3 Market Forecast

11 SWOT Analysis

  • 11.1 Overview
  • 11.2 Strengths
  • 11.3 Weaknesses
  • 11.4 Opportunities
  • 11.5 Threats

12 Value Chain Analysis

  • 12.1 Overview
  • 12.2 Inbound Logistics
  • 12.3 Operations
  • 12.4 Outbound Logistics
  • 12.5 Marketing and Sales
  • 12.6 End-User

13 Porters Five Forces Analysis

  • 13.1 Overview
  • 13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 13.4 Degree of Competition
  • 13.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 13.6 Threat of Substitutes

14 Price Analysis

  • 14.1 Key Price Indicators
  • 14.2 Price Structure
  • 14.3 Price Trends

15 Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1 Market Structure
  • 15.2 Key Players
  • 15.3 Profiles of Key Players
    • 15.3.1 AGC Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
      • 15.3.1.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.1.3 Financials
      • 15.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.2 Axens
      • 15.3.2.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
    • 15.3.3 BASF SE
      • 15.3.3.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.3.3 Financials
      • 15.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.4 Dynamic Adsorbents Inc.
      • 15.3.4.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
    • 15.3.5 Honeywell International Inc.
      • 15.3.5.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.5.3 Financials
      • 15.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.6 Huber Engineered Materials
      • 15.3.6.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.6.3 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.7 Jiangxi sanxin Hi-Tech Ceramics Co., Ltd
      • 15.3.7.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
    • 15.3.8 Porocel Industries
      • 15.3.8.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
    • 15.3.9 Shandong Zhongxin New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
      • 15.3.9.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
    • 15.3.10 Sialca Industries
      • 15.3.10.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
    • 15.3.11 Sorbead India
      • 15.3.11.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
    • 15.3.12 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
      • 15.3.12.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.12.3 Financials
      • 15.3.12.4 SWOT Analysis