Product Code: ETC090467 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Jan 2024 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Indonesia Barium carbonate market is expected to witness a substantial growth during the forecast period, owing to its increasing application in numerous industries including ceramics, glass and enamel industry. The presence of barium carbonate provides hard water resistance property which makes it suitable for these applications. In addition, this compound imparts bright green color in glass manufacturing which aids in the production of various colored glasses. Furthermore, Indonesia growing electronics & semiconductor industry is also anticipated to drive the demand for barium carbonate over the coming years as it helps reduce electrical noise and is used as antistatic coatings on circuit boards.
The major trend observed in the Indonesia Barium Carbonate market is an increase in demand from glass manufacturers due to its use as a decolorizing agent and optical brightening effect that gives a brilliant green tinge when added with sodium silicate solution. Moreover, growing investment by international companies into Indonesia automotive sector has been driving up construction activities across multiple cities within the country hence further contributing towards increased consumption of barium carbonate for making reinforced cement and concrete products such as tiles and columns among others. Also, significant development witnessed by ceramic sector due to rapid urbanization will propel product usage over long run thus resulting into positive market ahead.
Increasing usage of barium carbonate in various industrial processes such as steel production where it acts like scavenger material helping remove sulfur dioxide gas from furnace environment thereby ensuring safe working conditions inside plant premises have been fueling domestic demand since several years back and this trend continues even today providing impetus to overall market growth trajectory going forward too..Moreover rising application of this chemical compound within agriculture sector owing to its ability act like fungicide inhibiting crop diseases while keeping soil quality intact are other factors likely facilitating large scale adoption into farming practices across Indonesia thereby creating lucrative opportunities ahead..Furthermore expanding tool-making industry base coupled with high concentration rate witnessed by metal refining process specifically zinc smelting operations all around east Asia region characterized by adoption of hydro-metallurgical route backed up with presence superior raw materials availability should further contribute significantly toward strong returns generated throughout forecast timeline.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global barium carbonate market. Due to the lockdown imposed by various countries, there was a decrease in industrial production and this led to a drop in demand for barium carbonate which is used as a raw material for manufacturing of glass, ceramic products etc. In addition, owing to travel restrictions and social distancing norms, international trade of barium carbonate has also been affected adversely due to reduced export orders from foreign buyers.
The primary challenge faced by the global barium carbonate industry is that it largely depends upon imports from China, due to its low cost and availability. This makes the industry vulnerable if any disruptions occur in supply chain or regulations related with import/export of chemicals are implemented by countries like China or India. Moreover, increasing environmental concerns regarding disposal of toxic waste generated during production processes have become an issue for manufacturers who need to comply with stringent regulations set by regulatory bodies such as EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Additionally high cost associated with obtaining licenses required for setting up new plants can be considered another factor hampering growth prospects of the global market.
Some of key players operating in global Barium Carbonate market include American Elements Inc.,Tronox Limited ,Jost Chemical Co.,Chimet SPA ,Huber Engineered Materials (a subsidiary company of J M Huber Corporation) amongst others.