South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Forecast to 2030 - Regional Analysis

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The South & Central America metal scavenging agents market was valued at US$ 799.59 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 1,152.70 million by 2030; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2030.

Increasing Investments in Water Treatment Plants Fuel South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market

There are growing investments in water treatment infrastructure, especially in developing economies grappling with water scarcity and pollution issues. These investments are driven by the urgent need to address the challenges of inadequate access to clean and safe drinking water and the escalating concerns over water pollution caused by industrial, agricultural, and urban activities. Metal scavenging agents play a pivotal role in this scenario by offering effective solutions for removing heavy metals from wastewater streams, thereby maintaining the safety and quality of drinking water supplies.

In many developing economies, industrialization and urbanization have resulted in heightened levels of heavy metal contamination in water sources due to industrial effluents, mining activities, improper waste disposal, and agricultural runoff. The contamination poses significant health risks to communities reliant on these water sources for drinking, cooking, and sanitation purposes. Governments, private sector entities, and international organizations are increasing their investments in water treatment infrastructure to address the challenges of water contamination.

Metal scavenging agents, including chelating agents, ion exchange resins, and adsorbents, are integral components of water treatment systems designed to eliminate heavy metals from contaminated water. These agents effectively bind to metal ions, allowing for their removal through filtration, precipitation, or adsorption processes. By incorporating metal scavenging agents into water treatment processes, contaminants such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium can be efficiently removed, ensuring that treated water meets regulatory standards and is safe for human consumption.

Governments and water utilities prioritize investments in infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects. Thus, there is a heightened demand for innovative water treatment solutions, including metal scavenging agents, to improve water quality and ensure public health. The demand for metal scavenging agents in developing economies is amplified by the rising recognition of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the adoption of advanced technologies to address water-related challenges. Therefore, growing investments in water treatment infrastructure, especially in developing economies grappling with water scarcity and pollution issues, are expected to present substantial opportunities for the South & Central America metal scavenging agents market during the forecast period.

South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Overview

According to the International Trade Administration, Brazil ranks among the top six markets globally for drugs & pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical market in Brazil has observed significant growth, owing to increasing demand from consumers and the presence of many international and domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers. Further, according to the International Trade Administration and the US Department of Commerce, Brazil is the largest oil producer in South & Central America. It is the eighth-largest oil producer and eighth-largest oil consumer across the world and has the largest recoverable ultra-deep oil reserves globally. Brazil's oil production is predominantly offshore (96.7%), with the national oil company Petrobras accounting for 73% of Brazil's oil and gas production. The growing chemical, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas industries fuel the metal scavenging agents market growth in Brazil.

South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)

South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Segmentation

The South & Central America metal scavenging agents market is categorized into type, end-use industry, and country.

By type, the South & Central America metal scavenging agents market is segmented into alumina-based, carbon-based, silica-based, resin-based, and others. The others segment held the largest share of the South & Central America metal scavenging agents market share in 2022.

In terms of end-use industry, the South & Central America metal scavenging agents market is segmented into water treatment, food & beverages, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, chemicals, paper & pulp, and others. The paper & pulp segment held the largest share of the South & Central America metal scavenging agents market share in 2022.

Based on country, the South & Central America metal scavenging agents market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South & Central America. Brazil segment held the largest share of South & Central America metal scavenging agents market in 2022.

BASF SE, Biosynth AG, Biotage AB, Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd, Johnson Matthey Plc, Merck KGaA, and SiliCycle Inc are some of the leading companies operating in the South & Central America metal scavenging agents market.

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1. Introduction

1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research

4. South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Landscape

4.1 Overview
4.2 Porters Analysis
- 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.2.2 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis

5. South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.2.1 Growing Industrialization and Urbanization
- 5.2.2 Stringent Environmental Regulation and Compliance
5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.3.1 High Initial Investment and Lack/Unavailability of Expertise
5.4 Market Opportunities
- 5.4.1 Increasing Investments in Water Treatment Plants
5.5 Future Trends
- 5.5.1 Technological Advancements
5.6 Impact Analysis

6. Metal Scavenging Agents Market - South & Central America Market Analysis

6.1 South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Volume (Kilo Tons), and Revenue (US$ Million), 2022-2030
6.2 South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Forecast Analysis

7. South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Analysis - By Type

7.1 Alumina-based
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Alumina-based: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
7.2 Carbon-based
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Carbon-based: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
7.3 Silica-based
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Silica-based: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
7.4 Resin-based
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Resin-based: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
7.5 Others
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Others: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)

8. South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market Analysis - By End Use Industry

8.1 Water Treatment
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Water Treatment: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.2 Food and Beverage
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Food and Beverage: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.3 Pharmaceutical
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Pharmaceutical: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.4 Oil and Gas
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Oil and Gas: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.5 Chemicals
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Chemicals: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.6 Paper and Pulp
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Paper and Pulp: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.7 Others
- 8.7.1 Overview
- 8.7.2 Others: South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)

9. South & Central America Metal Scavenging Agents Market -Country Analysis

9.1 South & Central America
- 9.1.1 South & Central America: Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.1.1.1 South & Central America: Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 9.1.1.2 Brazil: Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
    - 9.1.1.2.1 Brazil: Metal Scavenging Agents Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.1.1.2.2 Brazil: Metal Scavenging Agents Market Breakdown, by End Use Industry
  - 9.1.1.3 Argentina: Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
    - 9.1.1.3.1 Argentina: Metal Scavenging Agents Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.1.1.3.2 Argentina: Metal Scavenging Agents Market Breakdown, by End Use Industry
  - 9.1.1.4 Rest of South & Central America: Metal Scavenging Agents Market - Volume, Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (Kilo Tons)
    - 9.1.1.4.1 Rest of South & Central America: Metal Scavenging Agents Market Breakdown, by Type
    - 9.1.1.4.2 Rest of South & Central America: Metal Scavenging Agents Market Breakdown, by End Use Industry

10. Competitive Landscape

10.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
10.2 Company Positioning & Concentration

11. Industry Landscape

11.1 Overview
11.2 Merger and Acquisition

12. Company Profiles

12.1 BASF SE
- 12.1.1 Key Facts
- 12.1.2 Business Description
- 12.1.3 Products and Services
- 12.1.4 Financial Overview
- 12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 Biosynth AG
- 12.2.1 Key Facts
- 12.2.2 Business Description
- 12.2.3 Products and Services
- 12.2.4 Financial Overview
- 12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd
- 12.3.1 Key Facts
- 12.3.2 Business Description
- 12.3.3 Products and Services
- 12.3.4 Financial Overview
- 12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 Merck KGaA
- 12.4.1 Key Facts
- 12.4.2 Business Description
- 12.4.3 Products and Services
- 12.4.4 Financial Overview
- 12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.4.6 Key Developments
12.5 Biotage AB
- 12.5.1 Key Facts
- 12.5.2 Business Description
- 12.5.3 Products and Services
- 12.5.4 Financial Overview
- 12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 Johnson Matthey Plc
- 12.6.1 Key Facts
- 12.6.2 Business Description
- 12.6.3 Products and Services
- 12.6.4 Financial Overview
- 12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.6.6 Key Developments
12.7 SiliCycle Inc
- 12.7.1 Key Facts
- 12.7.2 Business Description
- 12.7.3 Products and Services
- 12.7.4 Financial Overview
- 12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.7.6 Key Developments

13. Appendix

13.1 About The Insight Partners