もみ殻灰の2030年までの市場予測： 形状、ケイ素含有量、ダウンストリーム用途、地域別の世界分析

Stratistics MRCによると、世界のもみ殻灰市場は2023年に16億米ドルを占め、予測期間中にCAGR 7.6%で成長し、2030年には27億米ドルに達する見込みです。

Rice Husk Ash（RHA）市場は、精米の製品別である籾殻を燃やして発生する灰の利用と商業化を包含しています。RHAはシリカを多く含むため、コンクリートなどの建設資材に利用され、強度と耐久性を高めると同時にコストを削減します。さらに、RHAはセラミック、耐火物、断熱材の製造にも利用されています。そのポゾラン特性は、セメント含有量を減らし、二酸化炭素排出量を削減することで、コンクリート製造の持続可能性に貢献しています。

米国ゼネコン協会によると、建設業界には745,000人以上の雇用者がおり、毎年約1兆4,000億米ドルの建造物を生み出しています。国家統計局によると、英国の2022年3月の月間建設量は1.7％増加し、これは5ヵ月連続の増加です。

持続可能な素材への需要の高まり

精米の製品別であるもみ殻灰は、その環境に優しい特性から、様々な産業で持続可能な代替品として支持を集めています。産業界が環境フットプリントの削減に努める中、RHAはその豊富さ、低コスト、多用途性から魅力的な選択肢として浮上しています。RHAの用途は、建設、セラミック、農業、廃棄物管理など多様な分野に及び、セメントやシリカのような従来の材料の代用品として役立っています。さらに、RHAは高いシリカ含有量、断熱特性、ポゾラン特性などの利点を備えており、製品の耐久性と持続可能性を高めるための理想的な選択肢となっています。

加工コスト

もみ殻灰（RHA）市場は、高い加工コストのために大きな課題に直面しており、その普及を妨げています。もみ殻を灰に加工するには、収集、輸送、燃焼などいくつかの工程があり、その後、望ましい品質の灰を得るために厳密な処理が行われます。これらの工程は、多大なエネルギー投入と特殊な設備を必要とするため、生産コストがかさみます。しかし、厳しい品質管理対策が必要なため、コストはさらに上昇します。処理コストが高いため、RHAベースの製品の価格は高騰し、代替品と比較して競争力が低下します。

籾殻の利用可能性の増加

米の生産量が世界的に増加し続けるにつれ、製品別として発生するもみ殻の量も増加しています。籾殻の制御焼却によって得られるもみ殻灰は、様々な産業でその多用途性が認められています。シリカの含有量が高いため、耐久性と強度を高めるコンクリートなどの建築材料に利用価値があります。さらに、RHAはセラミックや耐火物の製造、さらには廃水処理プロセスにも利用されています。

水稲生産への高い依存度

精米の製品別であるRHAの一次情報は籾です。しかし、気候変動、土地の利用可能性、農業政策などの要因による米の生産量の変動は、RHAの利用可能性に直接影響を与える可能性があります。稲作に大きく依存している地域では、水田耕作が中断されると、RHAの不足や不均一な供給につながり、RHAに依存している産業に影響を及ぼす可能性があります。しかし、水稲栽培に重点を置くあまり、農業の多様化への取り組みが制限され、RHA生産のための代替バイオマス源の可能性が低下する可能性があります。

COVID-19の影響：

世界のサプライチェーンの混乱と物流の課題がもみ殻灰の輸送を妨げ、遅延とコスト増につながっています。主要な米産地における封鎖措置や景気減速により、もみ殻灰の生産量が減少しています。この供給の減少が価格を圧迫し、この材料に依存している企業の収益性に影響を及ぼしています。しかし、コンクリート製造に使用されるためもみ殻灰の主要な消費者である建設部門は、パンデミック中に低迷を経験し、需要をさらに減退させました。

パレット部門は予測期間中最大になる見込み

パレット分野は予測期間中最大になると予想されます。環境に配慮した取り組みが重視される中、RHA製のパレットは従来の木製パレットやプラスチック製パレットに代わる環境に優しい選択肢を提供しています。これらのパレットは、軽量、高強度、湿気や害虫に対する耐性といったRHA独自の特性を活かしており、輸送や保管の目的に理想的なものとなっています。さらに、RHAベースのパレットは、本来であれば廃棄されるはずの農業廃棄物を利用することでカーボンフットプリントの削減に貢献し、循環型経済の原則を推進しています。

耐火レンガ分野は予測期間中最も高いCAGRが見込まれる

耐火レンガ分野は、予測期間中に最も高いCAGRが見込まれます。精米の製品別であるもみ殻灰は非晶質シリカを多く含み、耐火レンガの製造に理想的な原料です。これらのレンガは、炉、キルン、その他の高温産業用途に組み込まれると、優れた断熱性、耐腐食性、機械的強度を発揮します。耐火れんが製造にRHAを利用することで、企業は廃棄物の再利用による環境負荷の低減だけでなく、製品の性能と耐久性の向上も実現しています。

最大のシェアを占める地域

予測期間中、アジア太平洋地域が最大のシェアを占めると予測されています。もみ殻灰の主成分であるシリカは、建設、セラミック、農業など様々な産業で幅広く利用されています。技術の進歩と持続可能性への関心の高まりにより、アジア太平洋地域の製造業者はもみ殻灰からシリカをより効率的に、より高い純度で抽出できるようになりました。このように高品質のシリカの生産が強化されたことで、特にこの地域の建設部門で、従来の材料に代わる環境に優しい材料への需要の高まりに対応しています。

CAGRが最も高い地域：

アジア太平洋地域は、予測期間中に大幅な成長を遂げると予測されます。持続可能な実践と環境保護への注目が高まる中、政府はもみ殻灰のような農業廃棄物の利用を奨励する政策を実施しています。このような規制には、建設や農業における環境に優しい材料の使用に対する補助金、税制優遇、義務付けなどのインセンティブが含まれることが多いです。RHAの促進は、もみ殻処理による環境負荷を軽減するだけでなく、付加価値製品の活発な市場開拓を促進し、地域の経済成長と持続可能性に貢献します。

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目次

第1章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第2章 序文

• 概要
• ステークホルダー
• 調査範囲
• 調査手法
  • データマイニング
  • データ分析
  • データ検証
  • 調査アプローチ
• 調査情報源
  • 1次調査情報源
  • 2次調査情報源
  • 前提条件

第3章 市場動向分析

• 促進要因
• 抑制要因
• 機会
• 脅威
• 新興市場
• COVID-19の影響

第4章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

• 供給企業の交渉力
• 買い手の交渉力
• 代替品の脅威
• 新規参入業者の脅威
• 競争企業間の敵対関係

第5章 世界のもみ殻灰市場：形態別

• 小塊/顆粒
• フレーク
• 粉
• パレット
• その他の形態

第6章 世界のもみ殻灰市場：ケイ素含有量別

• 80～84%
• 85-89%
• 90～94%
• 95%以上

第7章 世界のもみ殻灰市場：ダウンストリーム用途別

• ビルディングブロック
• コンクリートミックス
• 絶縁体
• 耐火レンガ
• 屋根材
• 防水化学薬品
• その他のダウンストリーム用途

第8章 世界のもみ殻灰市場：地域別

• 北米
  • 米国
  • カナダ
  • メキシコ
• 欧州
  • ドイツ
  • 英国
  • イタリア
  • フランス
  • スペイン
  • その他欧州
• アジア太平洋地域
  • 日本
  • 中国
  • インド
  • オーストラリア
  • ニュージーランド
  • 韓国
  • その他アジア太平洋地域
• 南米
  • アルゼンチン
  • ブラジル
  • チリ
  • その他南米
• 中東・アフリカ
  • サウジアラビア
  • アラブ首長国連邦
  • カタール
  • 南アフリカ
  • その他中東とアフリカ

第9章 主な発展

• 契約、パートナーシップ、コラボレーション、合弁事業
• 買収と合併
• 新製品発売
• 事業拡大
• その他の主要戦略

第10章 企業プロファイリング

• Usher Agro Ltd.
• Jasoriya Rice Mill
• Rescon Manufacturing Co Private Limited
• Guru Corporation
• Yihai Kerry Investments Co., Ltd.
• Wadham Energy, LP
• AgriSil Holdings Ltd.
• Refratechnik Holding GmbH
• KRBL Limited
• J M Biotech Pvt Ltd

List of Tables

• Table 1 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 2 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Form (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 3 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Nodule/Granules (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 4 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Flake (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 5 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 6 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Pallets (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 7 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 8 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Silicon Content (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 9 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 80-84% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 10 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 85-89% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 11 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 90-94% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 12 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By More Than 95% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 13 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Downstream Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 14 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Building Blocks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 15 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Concrete Mixes (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 16 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Insulators (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 17 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Refractory Bricks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 18 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Roofing Shingles (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 19 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Water Proofing Chemicals (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 20 Global Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Downstream Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 21 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 22 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Form (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 23 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Nodule/Granules (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 24 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Flake (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 25 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 26 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Pallets (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 27 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 28 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Silicon Content (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 29 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 80-84% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 30 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 85-89% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 31 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 90-94% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 32 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By More Than 95% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 33 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Downstream Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 34 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Building Blocks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 35 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Concrete Mixes (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 36 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Insulators (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 37 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Refractory Bricks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 38 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Roofing Shingles (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 39 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Water Proofing Chemicals (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 40 North America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Downstream Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 41 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 42 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Form (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 43 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Nodule/Granules (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 44 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Flake (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 45 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 46 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Pallets (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 47 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 48 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Silicon Content (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 49 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 80-84% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 50 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 85-89% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 51 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 90-94% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 52 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By More Than 95% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 53 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Downstream Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 54 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Building Blocks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 55 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Concrete Mixes (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 56 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Insulators (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 57 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Refractory Bricks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 58 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Roofing Shingles (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 59 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Water Proofing Chemicals (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 60 Europe Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Downstream Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 61 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 62 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Form (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 63 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Nodule/Granules (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 64 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Flake (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 65 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 66 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Pallets (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 67 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 68 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Silicon Content (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 69 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 80-84% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 70 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 85-89% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 71 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 90-94% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 72 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By More Than 95% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 73 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Downstream Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 74 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Building Blocks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 75 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Concrete Mixes (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 76 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Insulators (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 77 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Refractory Bricks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 78 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Roofing Shingles (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 79 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Water Proofing Chemicals (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 80 Asia Pacific Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Downstream Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 81 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 82 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Form (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 83 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Nodule/Granules (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 84 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Flake (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 85 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 86 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Pallets (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 87 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 88 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Silicon Content (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 89 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 80-84% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 90 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 85-89% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 91 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 90-94% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 92 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By More Than 95% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 93 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Downstream Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 94 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Building Blocks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 95 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Concrete Mixes (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 96 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Insulators (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 97 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Refractory Bricks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 98 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Roofing Shingles (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 99 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Water Proofing Chemicals (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 100 South America Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Downstream Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 101 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 102 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Form (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 103 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Nodule/Granules (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 104 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Flake (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 105 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Powder (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 106 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Pallets (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 107 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 108 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Silicon Content (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 109 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 80-84% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 110 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 85-89% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 111 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By 90-94% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 112 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By More Than 95% (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 113 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Downstream Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 114 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Building Blocks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 115 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Concrete Mixes (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 116 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Insulators (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 117 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Refractory Bricks (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 118 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Roofing Shingles (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 119 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Water Proofing Chemicals (2021-2030) ($MN)
• Table 120 Middle East & Africa Rice Husk Ash Market Outlook, By Other Downstream Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Rice Husk Ash Market is accounted for $1.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $2.7 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. The Rice Husk Ash (RHA) market encompasses the utilization and commercialization of ash generated from burning rice husks, a byproduct of rice milling. Its high silica content makes it valuable in construction materials, such as concrete, where it enhances strength and durability while reducing costs. Additionally, RHA finds use in the manufacturing of ceramics, refractories, and insulation materials. Its pozzolanic properties contribute to the sustainability of concrete production by reducing cement content and lowering carbon emissions.

According to the Association of General Contractors of America, the construction industry has more than 745,000 employers and generates nearly US$ 1.4 trillion worth of structures every year. According to Office for National Statistics, the monthly construction increased by 1.7% in terms of volume in March 2022 in the United Kingdom, this is a fifth consecutive monthly growth.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing demand for sustainable materials

Rice husk ash, a byproduct of rice milling, is gaining traction as a sustainable alternative in various industries due to its eco-friendly attributes. As industries strive to reduce their environmental footprint, RHA emerges as an attractive option for its abundance, low cost, and versatility. Its applications span diverse sectors such as construction, ceramics, agriculture, and waste management, where it serves as a substitute for traditional materials like cement and silica. Additionally, RHA offers advantages such as high silica content, thermal insulation properties, and pozzolanic characteristics, making it an ideal choice for enhancing the durability and sustainability of products.

Restraint:

Processing costs

The Rice Husk Ash (RHA) market faces significant challenges due to high processing costs, impeding its widespread adoption. Processing rice husk into ash involves several steps, including collection, transportation, and combustion, followed by rigorous processing to obtain the desired quality of ash. These processes demand substantial energy inputs and specialized equipment, resulting in elevated production expenses. However, the need for stringent quality control measures further escalates costs. High processing costs consequently inflate the price of RHA-based products, making them less competitive compared to alternatives.

Opportunity:

Increased availability of rice husks

As rice production continues to rise globally, so does the volume of rice husks generated as a byproduct. Rice husk ash, obtained through controlled incineration of husks, is being recognized for its versatile utility across various industries. Its high silica content makes it valuable for applications in construction materials like concrete, where it enhances durability and strength. Moreover, RHA is being utilized in the manufacturing of ceramics, refractory materials, and even in wastewater treatment processes.

Threat:

High dependency on the production of rice paddy

Rice paddy is the primary source of RHA, a byproduct of rice milling. However, fluctuations in rice production due to factors like climate change, land availability, and agricultural policies can directly impact RHA availability. In regions heavily reliant on rice farming, any disruption in paddy cultivation can lead to scarcity or uneven supply of RHA, affecting industries dependent on it. However, the focus on rice paddy cultivation may limit diversification efforts in agriculture, reducing the potential for alternative biomass sources for RHA production.

Covid-19 Impact:

Disruptions in global supply chains and logistical challenges have hampered the transportation of rice husk ash, leading to delays and increased costs. Lockdown measures and economic slowdowns in key rice-producing regions have resulted in decreased production of rice husk ash. This reduced supply has put pressure on prices, affecting the profitability of businesses reliant on this material. However, the construction sector, a major consumer of rice husk ash due to its use in concrete production, experienced a downturn during the pandemic, further dampening demand.

The Pallets segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

Pallets segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. With a growing emphasis on eco-friendly practices, pallets made from RHA offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wood or plastic pallets. These pallets leverage the unique properties of RHA, such as its lightweight nature, high strength, and resistance to moisture and pests, making them ideal for transportation and storage purposes. Additionally, RHA-based pallets contribute to reducing the carbon footprint by utilizing agricultural waste material that would otherwise be disposed of, thereby promoting circular economy principles.

The Refractory Bricks segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Refractory Bricks segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Rice husk ash, a byproduct of rice milling, contains high levels of amorphous silica, making it an ideal raw material for producing refractory bricks. These bricks, when incorporated into furnaces, kilns, and other high-temperature industrial applications, exhibit excellent thermal insulation, resistance to corrosion, and mechanical strength. By utilizing RHA in refractory brick manufacturing, companies are not only reducing the environmental impact by repurposing a waste material but also enhancing the performance and durability of their products.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific region is projected to hold largest share over the forecast period. Silica, a key component of rice husk ash, finds extensive applications in various industries such as construction, ceramics, and agriculture. With advancements in technology and increased focus on sustainability, manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region are now able to extract silica from rice husk ash more efficiently and at higher purity levels. This enhanced production of high-quality silica is meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, particularly in the construction sector throughout the region.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific region is estimated to witness substantial growth during the extrapolated period. With an increasing focus on sustainable practices and environmental protection, governments are implementing policies that encourage the utilization of agricultural waste products like rice husk ash. These regulations often include incentives such as subsidies, tax benefits, and mandates for the use of environmentally friendly materials in construction and agriculture. The promotion of RHA not only reduces the environmental burden of rice husk disposal but also fosters the development of a thriving market for value-added products, contributing to economic growth and sustainability in the region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Rice Husk Ash market include Usher Agro Ltd., Jasoriya Rice Mill, Rescon Manufacturing Co Private Limited, Guru Corporation, Yihai Kerry Investments Co., Ltd., Wadham Energy, LP, AgriSil Holdings Ltd., Refratechnik Holding GmbH, KRBL Limited and J M Biotech Pvt Ltd.

Key Developments:

In November 2020, Chinese food producer Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings is putting the record sums raised last month from its initial public offering in Shenzhen to good use, and is to invest CNY8 billion (USD1.2 billion) in grain and oil processing plants and a logistics project in central Henan province, one of the country's top grain producing areas.

In April 2018, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization published that the total rice production equaled at 501.2 million tonnes in 2017 across the globe. Additionally, the association also projected the total output to a total of 510.6 million tonnes by 2019.

Forms Covered:

• Nodule/Granules
• Flake
• Powder
• Pallets
• Other Forms

Silicon Contents Covered:

• 80-84%
• 85-89%
• 90-94%
• More Than 95%

Downstream Applications Covered:

• Building Blocks
• Concrete Mixes
• Insulators
• Refractory Bricks
• Roofing Shingles
• Water Proofing Chemicals
• Other Downstream Applications

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

• 2.1 Abstract
• 2.2 Stake Holders
• 2.3 Research Scope
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Mining
  • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation
  • 2.4.4 Research Approach
• 2.5 Research Sources
  • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Drivers
• 3.3 Restraints
• 3.4 Opportunities
• 3.5 Threats
• 3.6 Emerging Markets
• 3.7 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

• 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
• 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
• 4.3 Threat of substitutes
• 4.4 Threat of new entrants
• 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Rice Husk Ash Market, By Form

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Nodule/Granules
• 5.3 Flake
• 5.4 Powder
• 5.5 Pallets
• 5.6 Other Forms

6 Global Rice Husk Ash Market, By Silicon Content

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 80-84%
• 6.3 85-89%
• 6.4 90-94%
• 6.5 More Than 95%

7 Global Rice Husk Ash Market, By Downstream Application

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Building Blocks
• 7.3 Concrete Mixes
• 7.4 Insulators
• 7.5 Refractory Bricks
• 7.6 Roofing Shingles
• 7.7 Water Proofing Chemicals
• 7.8 Other Downstream Applications

8 Global Rice Husk Ash Market, By Geography

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 North America
  • 8.2.1 US
  • 8.2.2 Canada
  • 8.2.3 Mexico
• 8.3 Europe
  • 8.3.1 Germany
  • 8.3.2 UK
  • 8.3.3 Italy
  • 8.3.4 France
  • 8.3.5 Spain
  • 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 8.4 Asia Pacific
  • 8.4.1 Japan
  • 8.4.2 China
  • 8.4.3 India
  • 8.4.4 Australia
  • 8.4.5 New Zealand
  • 8.4.6 South Korea
  • 8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 8.5 South America
  • 8.5.1 Argentina
  • 8.5.2 Brazil
  • 8.5.3 Chile
  • 8.5.4 Rest of South America
• 8.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 8.6.2 UAE
  • 8.6.3 Qatar
  • 8.6.4 South Africa
  • 8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

9 Key Developments

• 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
• 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
• 9.3 New Product Launch
• 9.4 Expansions
• 9.5 Other Key Strategies

10 Company Profiling

• 10.1 Usher Agro Ltd.
• 10.2 Jasoriya Rice Mill
• 10.3 Rescon Manufacturing Co Private Limited
• 10.4 Guru Corporation
• 10.5 Yihai Kerry Investments Co., Ltd.
• 10.6 Wadham Energy, LP
• 10.7 AgriSil Holdings Ltd.
• 10.8 Refratechnik Holding GmbH
• 10.9 KRBL Limited
• 10.10 J M Biotech Pvt Ltd