Lignosulfonate, also known as sulfonated lignin, is a byproduct of sulfite papermaking wood pulp. It is a linear polymer compound in the form of a yellow brown solid with good dispersibility. It is soluble in aqueous solutions of various pH values, but insoluble in organic solvents.
According to different product types, lignosulfonates can be subdivided into sodium lignosulfonate, calcium lignosulfonate, magnesium lignosulfonate, and other types. These different types of lignosulfonates have wide applications in multiple industries, such as as as concrete admixtures, animal feed additives, road binders/dust repellents, and in fields such as automobiles and metals.
Overview of Market Development
In recent years, the global market for lignosulfonates has shown a steady growth trend. According to our research data, global sales of lignosulfonates are expected to reach 1243.5k tons in 2024, an increase of 2.48% compared to 2023, and are expected to continue to increase to 1396.5k tons by 2029.
Analysis of Market Competition Pattern
From the perspective of market competition, the concentration of the global lignosulfonate market is relatively high. Data shows that in 2023, the top 3 companies in the industry sold a total of 692.1k tons of lignosulfonates, accounting for 65.53% of the total sales. The top three companies were Borregaard LignoTech, Rayonier Advanced Materials (Tembec), and Sappi Limited. In 2023, these three companies accounted for 35.15%, 16.18%, and 14.20% of global sales volume of lignosulfonates, respectively.
Global Lignosulfonate Sales Volume Forecast and Competition Pattern Analysis
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Segmented Market Analysis
From the perspective of downstream application patterns, lignosulfonates are widely used in oil well additives, concrete admixture, animal feed binder, agricultural chemicals, dust suppressants, lead batteries, and gypsum plasterboards. Among them, the field of concrete admixture is the largest downstream application market, with an estimated application share of 28.36% in 2024.
From a regional perspective, the global lignosulfonate market is dominated by three major regions: North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Among them, the Asia Pacific region is the largest sales market, accounting for over 30% of the global sales of lignosulfonates. From a national perspective, China is the largest sales country. The data shows that the estimated sales volume of lignosulfonates in China in 2024 is 238.8k tons, with an estimated sales proportion of 19.20%.
Global Lignosulfonate Sales Volume and Proportion Forecast by Application and Region/Country in 2024
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Sales Volume (K Tons)
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Proportion
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Segmented by Application
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Oil Well Additives
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91.0
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7.32%
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Concrete Admixture
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352.7
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28.36%
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Animal Feed Binder
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319.0
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25.65%
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Agriculture Chemicals
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92.4
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7.43%
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Dust Suppressants
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107.1
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8.61%
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Lead Batteries
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12.8
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7.58%
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Gypsum Plasterboards
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134.2
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10.79%
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Segmented by Region/Country
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US
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225.3
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18.12%
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Europe
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372.2
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29.93%
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China
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238.8
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19.20%
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Japan
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46.1
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3.71%
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India
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82.5
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6.63%
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South America
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64.2
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5.16%
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Middle East & Africa
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84.9
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6.83%
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Others
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129.5
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10.41%
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Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com
For more industry information, please refer to our latest released "2023 Global Lignosulfonate Market Analysis Report, Key Competitors, Market Effect Factors, Growth, And Forecast".
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