PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722737
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722737
Aluminum Hydroxide Market Report by Grade (Industrial Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade), Form (Powder, Gel), Application (Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
The global aluminum hydroxide market size reached USD 2.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 3.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.27% during 2025-2033. The growing utilization of antacid to treat acid-related digestive disorders, increasing concerns about water quality, pollution, and the need for safe drinking water, and rising emphasis of beauty industry on product quality and performance are some of the major factors propelling the market.
Aluminum hydroxide is a white, amorphous, and odorless powder that is a naturally occurring mineral and one of the most common forms of aluminum found in nature. It has several applications across various industries, with its primary use being as an antacid in medicine. Its ability to neutralize excess stomach acid makes it a key ingredient in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription antacid medications.
At present, the growing prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders and heartburn-related issues is contributing to the growth of the market. Besides this, aluminum hydroxide is utilized in water treatment processes to remove impurities and improve water quality. Increasing concerns about water pollution and the need for clean drinking water is further propelling the market growth. In addition, the construction and automotive industries use aluminum hydroxide as a flame retardant in materials, such as plastics and cables. Stringent safety regulations regarding fire resistance in these sectors are impelling the market growth. Moreover, aluminum hydroxide is employed in cosmetics and skincare products as a thickening agent and to provide a smooth texture. The emphasis of beauty industry on product quality and performance is catalyzing the demand for aluminum hydroxide.
Aluminum Hydroxide Market Trends/Drivers:
Increasing demand for pharmaceutical products
The pharmaceutical industry is a significant driver of the global aluminum hydroxide market. Aluminum hydroxide's primary use as an antacid in various medications to treat acid-related digestive disorders, such as heartburn and indigestion, is propelling the growth of the market. The increasing prevalence of these conditions due to changing lifestyles and dietary habits is further bolstering the market growth. Additionally, the use of aluminum hydroxide in vaccine adjuvants is strengthening its position in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly during vaccine development and distribution around the world.
Rising need to remove impurities in water treatment plants
Aluminum hydroxide plays a vital role in water treatment processes worldwide. It is utilized to remove impurities and pollutants, such as heavy metals and suspended solids, from industrial and municipal wastewater. In addition, the growing concerns about water quality, pollution, and the need for safe drinking water is increasing the adoption of aluminum hydroxide-based treatment solutions around the world. Furthermore, the rising utilization of aluminum hydroxide in cleaning drinking water, especially in regions facing water scarcity and contamination challenges is strengthening the growth of the market.
Growing demand for flame retardant solutions
The construction and automotive industries rely on aluminum hydroxide as a flame retardant, which is bolstering the growth of the market. Aluminum hydroxide is incorporated into materials like plastics, cables, and insulation to enhance fire resistance. Stricter safety regulations and standards regarding fire safety in these sectors push for increasing usage of aluminum hydroxide-based flame retardants. Furthermore, the demand for aluminum hydroxide as a flame retardant is growing as safety remains a top priority for manufacturers across the globe.
Aluminum Hydroxide Industry Segmentation:
Breakup by Grade:
- Industrial Grade
- Pharmaceutical Grade
Industrial grade dominates the market
Industrial-grade aluminum hydroxide is used as a filler in the production of various polymers and composites. It enhances the mechanical properties of materials, including stiffness and durability. This is particularly valuable in industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction, where lightweight yet strong materials are required. Industrial-grade aluminum hydroxide also finds applications in water treatment processes. It acts as a coagulant and flocculant to remove impurities, suspended solids, and contaminants from industrial and municipal wastewater.
Breakup by Form:
- Powder
- Gel
Powder holds the largest share in the market
Breakup by Application:
- Plastics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Coatings
- Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers
- Others
Plastics holds the biggest share in the market
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 aluminum hydroxide market share
The market research 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.
The Asia Pacific region is experiencing rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, particularly in countries like China and India. Aluminum hydroxide is used as a flame retardant in construction materials, such as plastics and cables. With the thriving construction industry, there is a high demand for fire-resistant materials, driving the use of aluminum hydroxide. In addition, the Asia Pacific region is known as a manufacturing hub for various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. These industries use aluminum hydroxide as a flame retardant and filler in plastic components, as well as in the production of rubber and textiles.
Competitive Landscape:
Key players are focusing on expanding their product offerings and enhancing their manufacturing capabilities. They are investing in research and development (R&D) activities to develop innovative aluminum hydroxide products with improved performance characteristics, catering to various industries' evolving needs. In addition, key manufacturers are working on sustainability initiatives, including efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their production processes. Besides this, they are exploring new applications for their aluminum hydroxide products in niche markets. Furthermore, they are focusing on product innovation to meet stricter regulatory requirements for flame retardant materials in various industries.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
- Akrochem Corporation
- Albemarle Corporation
- American Elements
- Bisley & Company Pty Ltd.
- Hindalco Industries Limited (Aditya Birla Group)
- J.M. Huber Corporation
- Nabaltec AG
- Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.
- Showa Denko K. K.
- Sibelco
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- TOR Minerals International Inc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global aluminum hydroxide market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global aluminum hydroxide market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global aluminum hydroxide market?
- 4.What are the key factors driving the global aluminum hydroxide market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global aluminum hydroxide market based on the grade?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global aluminum hydroxide market based on the form?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global aluminum hydroxide market based on the application?
- 8.What are the key regions in the global aluminum hydroxide market?
- 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global aluminum hydroxide 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 Aluminum Hydroxide Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Grade
- 6.1 Industrial Grade
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Pharmaceutical Grade
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Form
- 7.1 Powder
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Gel
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Plastics
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Pharmaceuticals
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Coatings
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 Akrochem Corporation
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2 Albemarle Corporation
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.3 American Elements
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4 Bisley & Company Pty Ltd.
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5 Hindalco Industries Limited (Aditya Birla Group)
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5.3 Financials
- 14.3.6 J.M. Huber Corporation
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6.3 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.7 Nabaltec AG
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7.3 Financials
- 14.3.8 Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.9 Showa Denko K. K.
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9.3 Financials
- 14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.10 Sibelco
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.11 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.11.3 Financials
- 14.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.12 TOR Minerals International Inc.
- 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.12.3 Financials
- 14.3.1 Akrochem Corporation
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 4: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Breakup by Grade (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Breakup by Form (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Industrial Grade) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 9: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Industrial Grade) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 10: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Pharmaceutical Grade) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 11: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Pharmaceutical Grade) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 12: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Powder) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Powder) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 14: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Gel) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 15: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Gel) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 16: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Plastics) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 17: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Plastics) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 18: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Pharmaceuticals) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 19: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Pharmaceuticals) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 20: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Coatings) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 21: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Coatings) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 22: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 23: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 24: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: North America: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: North America: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: United States: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: United States: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: Canada: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: Canada: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: Asia-Pacific: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: Asia-Pacific: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 34: China: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: China: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 36: Japan: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 37: Japan: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 38: India: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 39: India: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 40: South Korea: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 41: South Korea: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 42: Australia: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 43: Australia: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 44: Indonesia: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 45: Indonesia: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 46: Others: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 47: Others: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 48: Europe: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 49: Europe: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 50: Germany: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 51: Germany: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 52: France: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 53: France: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 54: United Kingdom: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 55: United Kingdom: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 56: Italy: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 57: Italy: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 58: Spain: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 59: Spain: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 60: Russia: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 61: Russia: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 62: Others: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 63: Others: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 64: Latin America: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 65: Latin America: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 66: Brazil: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 67: Brazil: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 68: Mexico: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 69: Mexico: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 70: Others: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 71: Others: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 72: Middle East and Africa: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 73: Middle East and Africa: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2024
- Figure 74: Middle East and Africa: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 75: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 76: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 77: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Breakup by Grade (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Breakup by Form (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 7: Global: Aluminum Hydroxide Market: Key Players
