Product Code: ETC090587 | 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 | |
Zinc chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnCl2 and is a white crystalline solid. It readily dissolves in water to give off hydrochloric acid, which makes it useful as a laboratory reagent. It has numerous industrial applications and finds use as an electrolyte for zinc plating, pickling baths for steel, metal surface treatment and fluxing agent among others. In Indonesia, the market for zinc chloride is expected to grow with a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period.
The growing automotive industry in Indonesia is driving the demand for zinc chloride. The country government initiatives involving investments from foreign entities are further helping bolster growth prospects by increasing production capacity across various industries especially those requiring galvanization such as construction & infrastructure development projects. Moreover, rising environmental concerns pertaining to aquatic life due to toxic nature of chemicals involved in electroplating processes are creating opportunities for utilizing more eco-friendly materials like zinc chloride that can reduce pollution levels significantly due to its biodegradability properties leading towards higher adoption rates amongst manufacturers in this region.
Increasing vehicle sales coupled with widespread expansion of auto parts manufacturing units have created ample opportunities within Indonesia automotive sector translating into increased uptake of materials including zinc chloride used across these sites primarily utilized during galvanization processes which helps protect metal surfaces from corrosion caused due potential threats such as moisture or other pollutants present in atmosphere thus generating healthy revenues within local markets on consistent basis over years ahead too owing its versatile nature when compared against traditional alternatives being used currently.
The zinc chloride market in Indonesia has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has caused an overall decrease in demand for zinc chloride, due to the slowdown of manufacturing activities and disruption in supply chain networks. Additionally, the fall in prices of commodities such as copper and lead have further hampered the growth potential of this sector.
The current challenges facing the zinc chloride market are related to a lack of access to raw materials due to disrupted international trade routes as well as higher costs associated with production processes. The shortage of skilled personnel is also posing a challenge as most employees need prior experience or training to operate the equipment needed for production processes. In addition, there is growing concern over environmental issues linked with processing activities that use hazardous chemicals which can cause air and water pollution if not handled properly during manufacturing operations.
Some major players operating in Indonesia zinc chloride market include PT Surya Citra Anugerah Abadi (SCAA), PT Artha Prima Sarana Utama (APSU), PT Primex Industries Tbk., CV Karya Lestari Maju, and others. These companies offer various types of products which meet different customer needs across industries such as agriculture, chemical engineering, construction etc.