Product Code: ETC098027 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Feb 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Microcrystalline waxes are a type of petroleum-based, semisolid hydrocarbon that is produced by deoiling petrolatum. It has properties similar to those of paraffin wax but with higher oil content and lower melting point. Microcrystalline waxes are extensively used in applications such as candles, adhesives & sealants, polishes & coatings, rubber compounding products, personal care items like lipsticks and crayons etc. In addition to this it also finds its application in packaging industry for coating paper board carton boxes and tapes. The growing demand from these industries will continue to drive the Indonesia microcrystalline wax market over the forecast period (2025-2031).
The increasing use of microcrystalline wax in various end user industries is driving the growth of the Indonesia microcrystalline wax market. The growing demand for cosmetics owing to rising disposable income among consumers will fuel further growth opportunities for producers operating within this sector during 2025-2031F. Additionally, increasing awareness about environmental safety amongst manufacturers is expected to drive significant demand for ecofriendly bio based product offerings which include renewable source based polymers too enhance efficiency parameters over traditional counterparts available across value chains within Indonesia region`s industrial sectors including automotive, transportation, construction etc. Furthermore technological advances through digitalization are enabling reliable data mining processes for efficient production planning leading major players towards operational excellence thus propelling overall industry revenue trends upwards during assessment timeline.
Increasing consumer spending coupled with rising disposable incomes among middle class population segments has been providing positive impetus on sales figures recorded from household items contributing significantly towards revenue generation witnessed by producers operating at nation wide level within Indonesia markets. Moreover introduction of modernized packaging solutions comprising high quality materials have provided additional support towards boosting product penetration rates amongst end users located at retail outlets throughout country thereby impacting positively upon profitability margins earned by major competitors across competitive landscape alongwith enhancing visibility quotient associated with brand names present amidst well established players.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Indonesia microcrystalline waxes market. There was an initial drop in demand due to disruptions in supply chains, as well as restrictions placed on international trade and travel. This caused prices of raw materials to increase substantially, leading to higher production costs for manufacturers. However, with the gradual easing of lockdown measures across Indonesia since June 2025, demand for microcrystalline waxes is beginning to recover slowly but steadily.
One of the major challenges faced by the industry is competition from other types of waxes such as paraffin and synthetic wax blends which are relatively cheaper than microcrystalline waxes. The availability of these alternative options makes it difficult for suppliers to maintain their competitive edge in terms of pricing while still ensuring product quality and consistency. Additionally, environmental regulations are becoming stricter worldwide; this could add new costs onto producers? operations over time if they do not meet certain standards or requirements set out by various regulatory authorities.
The key players operating within the Indonesia microcrystalline wax market include PT Sinar Gading Kimia (PT SGK), PT Ekamas Fortuna Prima (PT EFP), PT Inti Indoraya Abadi (PT IIA), and PT Barito Pacific Chemical Industries (BPCI). These companies have all built strong brands through their focus on product quality as well as customer service excellence during times when global markets were more volatile due to COVID-19 induced uncertainty over traditional business models.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Overview |
3.1 Indonesia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Trends |
6 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market, By Types |
6.1 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2018 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible, 2018 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard, 2018 - 2031F |
6.2 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics and Personal Care, 2018 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Candles, 2018 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives, 2018 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2018 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubber, 2018 - 2031F |
6.2.7 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Applications, 2018 - 2031F |
7 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Indonesia Microcrystalline Waxes Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |