The North American market for inorganic nanoporous and microporous
adsorbents reached $2.2 billion in 2011. It is expected to reach nearly $2.4
billion in 2012 and it will further grow to $2.9 billion by 2017, a compound
annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%.
The zeolite segment reached $1.2 billion in 2011. It is expected to reach
nearly $1.3 billion in 2012 and it will further grow to $1.5 billion by 2017,
a compound CAGR of 3.5%.
The granular activated carbon segment reached $494.6 million in 2011. It
is expected to reach $517.5 million in 2012 and it will further grow to $642.2
million by 2017, a compound CAGR of 4.4%.
SUMMARY FIGURE
NORTH AMERICAN MARKET GROWTH OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND
MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, 2011-2017
($ MILLIONS)
Source: BCC Research
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This report is an updated edition of a BCC report published in April 2005.
The goal of this study is to provide the reader with a comprehensive
understanding of recent advances in microporous inorganic adsorbent materials
manufacturing, their commercial applications, and worldwide markets. For the
purposes of this report, these materials are defined to include granular
activated carbon; the special type of molecular sieves known as zeolites,
clays, activated alumina, and silica gel; and miscellaneous adsorbents such as
iron oxide.
In this report, several objectives will be met. The major types of adsorbents
will be described, including key physical and chemical properties, raw
materials, and manufacturing processes. Commercial applications in which
these adsorbents are used will be discussed. Present consumption and future
demand for these materials will be evaluated for the North American and
worldwide regions. Trends in technology will be analyzed and forecast. The
impact of governmental regulations will be ascertained. Finally, the
structural dynamics of the adsorbent industry will be outlined along with
profiles of important manufacturers.
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
The nanoporous and microporous adsorbents industry is mature, with a wide
variety of products satisfying the requirements of well-established
applications. However, expanded scope and applicability of environmental
regulations along with improving living standards around the world are
stimulating significant increases in demand for these products. In addition
to environmental applications, newly invented specialized nanoporous sorbent
products are creating novel market opportunities in electronics manufacturing
and biomedical industry sectors.
Corporations involved with microporous adsorbents must understand the
significance of these trends to effectively manage their enterprises and
resources. Stakeholders in these competitive technologies and products must
understand the impact of these trends upon their operations. End users of
microporous adsorbents must consider the effect of these changes to select the
most cost-effective options among newly available products and technologies
prior to committing significant capital resources.
SCOPE AND FORMAT
This report covers the technological, economic, and environmental
considerations of the inorganic microporous adsorbent industry. Although this
report is primarily a study of U.S. markets, analysis and forecasts are also
provided for global markets.
The North American markets are presented by adsorbent type and by commercial
application with growth forecasts through 2017. The driving forces in the
industry and the structure of the industry are also examined.
International aspects of the inorganic microporous adsorbent industry are
discussed with respect to major geographic markets, types of adsorbents, and
available manufacturing capacity. Lastly, brief profiles of the major
manufactures in the North American markets are presented.
METHODOLOGY
Both primary and secondary research methodologies were used in preparing this
study. Estimates of current market demand are made for 2011 and projected
over the 5 years from 2012 to 2017. Projections are made in terms of constant
2011 dollars. The growth rates are presented as average annual rates.
Market values were calculated simply by multiplying the number of pounds of
material sold by the average price per pound. Confirmation of the numbers was
obtained by contacting several representative manufacturers in the nanoporous
and microporous adsorbents industry and analyzing published reports.
INFORMATION SOURCES
The information in this report was derived from interviews with individuals in
the industry; searches of online and print media, including electronic
databases, conference proceedings, patent literature, trade journals and
newsletters; company publications, filings with SEC, and websites.
ANALYST'S CREDENTIALS
The original report on which this update is based was prepared by market
research analyst Ravindra Deshpande, who has more than 12 years of
research and product development experience in the manufacturing industry.
Mr. Deshpande holds a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering along with an MBA. He has
published several papers in peer-reviewed journals and is the lead inventor on
several patents.
The analyst responsible for updating the report is Andrew McWilliams, a
partner in 43rd Parallel LLC, the Boston - based international technology and
marketing consulting firm.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Global Markets for Inorganic Nanoporous and Microporous Adsorbents
Chapter - 1: INTRODUCTION - Complimentary
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
INTENDED AUDIENCE
SCOPE AND FORMAT
METHODOLOGY
INFORMATION SOURCES
ANALYST'S CREDENTIALS
RELATED BCC REPORTS
BCC ON-LINE SERVICES
DISCLAIMER
Chapter - 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Table Summary: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET GROWTH FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND
MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, THROUGH 2017
Figure Summary: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET GROWTH OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND
MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, 2011-2017
Chapter - 3: INDUSTRY AND MARKET OVERVIEW
NORTH AMERICAN MARKETS
GLOBAL MARKETS
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY NEEDS
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Chapter - 4: TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
MAJOR TYPES OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS
MANUFACTURING OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS
Chapter - 5: COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS
CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
CHEMICAL AND PROCESS INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
PETROLEUM AND GAS REFINING INDUSTRY
BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
Chapter - 6: TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
PATENT ANALYSIS
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Chapter - 7: INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS BUSINESS
Table 29: WORLDWIDE MARKETS FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE AND REGION, 2011
Figure 26: GLOBAL MARKET SHARE OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, 2011
Figure 27: WORLDWIDE MARKETS FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE AND REGION, 2011
Figure 28: GLOBAL INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS ADSORBENT MARKETS
BY WORLD REGIONS, 2011
Table 30: WORLDWIDE MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY REGION, THROUGH 2017
Figure 29: WORLDWIDE MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY REGION, 2011 - 2007
Chapter - 8: PROFILES OF KEY MANUFACTURERS
ALMATIS GMBH
AMCOL INTERNATIONAL
APYRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ARKEMA, INC.
AXENS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
BASF AG
CALGON CARBON CORP.
CARBOCHEM CORP.
CARBON ACTIVATED CORP.
CPL CARBON LINK CORP.
CRITERION CATALYST CO.
EXXONMOBIL OIL CORP.
FILTERCOR, INC.
FILTERSPUN, INC.
GENERAL CARBON CORP.
GSA RESOURCES, INC.
J.M. HUBER CORP.
MARTIN MARIETTA MAGNESIA SPECIALITIES, INC.
MEADWESTVACO, INC.
MONSANTO ENVIRO-CHEM SYSTEMS, INC.
MULTISORB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NANOPORE CORP.
NORIT AMERICAS, INC.
NUCON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
POROCEL CORP.
PQ CORP.
RESINTECH, INC.
SHELL OIL CO.
STEELHEAD SPECIALTY MINERALS
SUD-CHEMIE ADSORBENTS
TEAGUE MINERAL PRODUCTS
TIGG CORP.
UOP LLC
VIC MANUFACTURING CO.
W.R. GRACE & CO.
WESTATES CARBON, INC.
ZEOCHEM
ZEOLYST INTERNATIONAL
List of Tables
Summary Table: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET GROWTH FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND
MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, THROUGH 2017
Table 1: CLASSIFICATION OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS
Table 2: TYPES OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS
Table 3: STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS
Table 4: SURFACE-RELATED PROPERTIES OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS
Table 5: POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS
Table 6: NATURAL RAW MATERIALS USED IN ACTIVATED CARBON MANUFACTURING
Table 7: GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON MANUFACTURERS' ESTIMATED MARKET SHARE
IN NORTH AMERICA, 2011
Table 8: KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROPOROUS AND NANOPOROUS ZEOLITES
Table 9: ZEOLITE MANUFACTURERS' ESTIMATED MARKET SHARE IN NORTH AMERICA,
2011
Table 10: TYPES OF NATURAL CLAYS
Table 11: ACTIVATED ALUMINA MANUFACTURERS' ESTIMATED MARKET SHARE IN NORTH
AMERICA, 2011
Table 12: SILICA GELS MANUFACTURERS' ESTIMATED MARKET SHARE IN NORTH
AMERICA, 2011
Table 13: NORTH AMERICAN MARKETS FOR INORGANIC MICROPOROUS AND NANOPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, THROUGH 2017
Table 14: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, THROUGH 2017
Table 15: NORTH AMERICAN CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
APPLICATIONS' MARKET SHARE BY ADSORBENT TYPE, 2011
Table 16: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, THROUGH 2017
Table 17: NORTH AMERICAN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS' MARKET SHARE BY
ADSORBENT TYPE, 2011
Table 18: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY, THROUGH 2017
Table 19: NORTH AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS' MARKET SHARE
BY ADSORBENT TYPE, 2011
Table 20: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE CHEMICAL AND PROCESS INDUSTRY, THROUGH 2017
Table 21: NORTH AMERICAN CHEMICAL AND PROCESS INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS'
MARKET SHARE BY ADSORBENT TYPE, 2011
Table 22: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE PETROLEUM AND GAS REFINING INDUSTRY, THROUGH 2017
Table 23: NORTH AMERICAN PETROLEUM AND GAS REFINING APPLICATIONS' MARKET
SHARE BY ADSORBENT TYPE, 2011
Table 24: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY, THROUGH 2017
Table 25: NORTH AMERICAN BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS' MARKET
SHARE BY ADSORBENT TYPE, 2011
Table 26: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIES, THROUGH 2017
Table 27: NORTH AMERICAN MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS' MARKET SHARE
BY ADSORBENT TYPE, 2011
Table 28: ADSORBENT TECHNOLOGY RELATED U.S. PATENTS ISSUED TO LEADING
MANUFACTURERS, 1995-2010
Table 29: WORLDWIDE MARKETS FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE AND REGION, 2011
Table 30: WORLDWIDE MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY REGION, THROUGH 2017
List of Figures
Summary Figure: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET GROWTH OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND
MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, 2011-2017
Figure 1: SHARE OF NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND
MICROPOROUS ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, 2011
Figure 3: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2011
Figure 4: PROJECTED AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH OF ADSORBENT CONSUMPTION BY
APPLICATION, 2012-2017
Figure 5: GLOBAL MARKET FOR INORGANIC MICROPOROUS AND NANOPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, 2011
Figure 6: GLOBAL MARKET FOR INORGANIC MICROPOROUS AND NANOPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY REGION, 2011
Figure 7: MARKET SHARE OF GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON MANUFACTURERS IN NORTH
AMERICA, 2011
Figure 8: MARKET SHARE OF ZEOLITES MANUFACTURERS IN NORTH AMERICA, 2011
Figure 9: MARKET SHARE OF ACTIVATED ALUMINA MANUFACTURERS IN NORTH
AMERICA, 2011
Figure 10: SILICA GELS MANUFACTURERS ESTIMATED MARKET SHARE IN NORTH
AMERICA, 2011
Figure 11: NORTH AMERICAN MARKETS FOR INORGANIC MICROPOROUS AND NANOPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, 2011 - 2017
Figure 12: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, 2011-2017
Figure 13: MARKET SHARE OF ADSORBENTS IN CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRY, 2011
Figure 14: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, 2011 - 2017
Figure 15: MARKET SHARE OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS IN THE HEALTHCARE
INDUSTRY, 2011
Figure 16: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY, 2011 - 2017
Figure 17: MARKET SHARE OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL
INDUSTRY, 2011
Figure 18: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE CHEMICAL AND PROCESS INDUSTRY, 2011 - 2017
Figure 19: MARKET SHARE OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS IN THE CHEMICAL AND
PROCESS INDUSTRY, 2011
Figure 20: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE PETROLEUM AND GAS REFINING INDUSTRY, 2011 - 2017
Figure 21: MARKET SHARE OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS IN THE PETROLEUM AND GAS
REFINING INDUSTRY, 2011
Figure 22: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN THE BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY, 2011 - 2017
Figure 23: MARKET SHARE OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS IN THE BUILDING MATERIALS
INDUSTRY, 2011
Figure 24: NORTH AMERICAN MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE IN MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIES, 2011 - 2017
Figure 25: MARKET SHARE OF INORGANIC ADSORBENTS IN OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
INDUSTRIES, 2011
Figure 26: GLOBAL MARKET SHARE OF INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE, 2011
Figure 27: WORLDWIDE MARKETS FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY TYPE AND REGION, 2011
Figure 28: GLOBAL INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS ADSORBENT MARKETS
BY WORLD REGIONS, 2011
Figure 29: WORLDWIDE MARKET FOR INORGANIC NANOPOROUS AND MICROPOROUS
ADSORBENTS BY REGION, 2011 - 2007
Global Markets for Inorganic Nanoporous and Microporous Adsorbents published by BCC Research in April 12, 2012. This report consists of 228 Pages and the price starts from US $ 5450.
Press Release
Inorganic Nanoporous and Microporous Adsorbents Market in North America to Reach $2.9 Billion in 2017
May 14th, 2012
Global Information Inc. would like to present a new market research report, "Global Markets for Inorganic Nanoporous and Microporous Adsorbents" by BCC Research.
The North American market for inorganic nanoporous and microporous materials was valued at nearly $2.3 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach nearly $2.4 billion in 2012. By 2017, the market should total more than $2.9 billion, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2012 to 2017.
The market for inorganic nanoporous and microporous materials can be broken down into six segments by catalyst type: zeolite, granular activated carbon, silica gel, clays, active alumina, and other.
Zeolite is the largest segment, projected to account for nearly $1.3 billion in 2012 and more than $1.5 billion in 2017, a CAGR of 3.5%.
Granular activated carbon, projected to total $517.5 million in 2012, should be worth $642.2 million in 2017, a CAGR of 4.4%.
Silica gel is expected to total $234.6 million in 2012 and $298.6 million in 2017, yielding a CAGR of 4.9%.
Together, the last three segments (clays, active alumina, and other catalysts) are expected to total nearly $335 million in 2012 and will approach $460 million by 2017.
The adsorption process involves the preferential partitioning of substances from the gaseous or liquid phase onto the surface of a solid substrate. From the early days of using bone char for decolorization of sugar solutions and other foods, to the later use of activated carbon for removing nerve gases from the battlefield, to todays thousands of applications, the adsorption phenomenon has become a useful tool for purification and separation.
The nanoporous and microporous adsorbents industry is mature, with a wide variety of products satisfying the requirements of well-established applications. However, expanded scope and applicability of environmental regulations along with improving living standards around the world are stimulating significant increases in demand for these products. In addition to environmental applications, newly invented specialized nanoporous sorbent products are creating novel market opportunities in electronics manufacturing and biomedical industry sectors.
This report will be useful to executives at companies engaged in developing competitive nanoporous and microporous materials and technologies; adsorbent consumer decision-makers, such as large water and wastewater treatment facilities and petrochemical complexes; directors of manufacturing who must implement new microporous adsorbent technology and products into their operations; and members of the financial community who must understand, assess, and rate the effect of forthcoming changes in the microporous adsorbents industry, as well as anyone else generally interested in nanoporous and microporous materials.
