Sodium Dichromate Market Information: By Application (Metal Finishing, Pigments, Wood Preservative, Leather Tanning and Others), and Region - Forecast Till 2030

Sodium Dichromate Market Overview

Sodium dichromate is used as a salt to produce all majority compounds and materials based on chromium. It is used for manufacturing potassium dichromate and acetic anhydride. The applications of sodium dichromate have increased in the metal finishing industry because it prevents metal surface corrosion. It is widely used in wood preservatives, manufacturing of pigments, and leather tanning. Sodium dichromate finds application in mud drilling, paints, and coatings, textile dyeing, vitamin K, and wax. It is increasingly used as a mordant in dyeing due to its color-fastening property. It is also used to manufacture colored glasses and ceramic glazes.

Surging demand for pigments from the textile and infrastructure industries in the developing economies is expected to drive the Sodium Dichromate Market Growth. For instance, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian textile industry is expected to reach USD 230 billion by 2020. Increasing use of sodium dichromate in construction sector coupled with growing population in India is likely to propel the market growth in Asia Pacific region. Its application in flexible packaging has grown over the last few years as it extends the shelf life of the packaged products. Rising per capita income and changing fashion trends have increased the demand for the product in the leather industry. Leather manufacturers across the globe have realized the value of tanning, i.e., increased shelf life of the product. Such factors have shifted the preference of manufacturers towards sodium dichromate. Sodium dichromate consumption is increasing in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, electrical, and defense to make the surface of the metal corrosion resistant. Its usage in wood preservatives is increasing due to its ability to extend life of the wood. Increasing demand for wood preservatives owing to its use in various applications such as utility fencing, decking, and infrastructure is projected to propel the Sodium Dichromate Market Growth. Moreover, demand for the product is rising across the globe from industries using chromium compound for making chemicals.

However, it is irritating to skin and eyes and is also classified as a human carcinogen, which may develop lung cancer. This factor is slated to restrict market growth and challenge industry participants

Sodium Dichromate Market Share, by Application (%)

 
Regional Analysis

The Sodium Dichromate Market is divided into five regions namely North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The regional market is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period due to growing preference for eco-friendly products such as pigments from developing economies such as India and China. Rapid industrialization and rising infrastructure coupled with strong economic performance are expected to boost the demand for wood preservatives in the region.

The growth of the textile sector and escalating demand for color paper are driving the North American market. Surging demand for wood preservatives in residential and commercial use is expected to drive the Sodium Dichromate Market. National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants have been imposed on sodium dichromate production by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) owing to its impact on health.

Rising demand for food packaging due to a significant increase in working class and busy lifestyle of consumers in developing economies is likely to fuel the product demand.  Introduction of novel printing technology named as RGB through which images can be directly printed on the black substrate is likely to drive the pigment market in Europe. Furthermore, EU has approved the use of sodium dichromate at REACH Committee, in conversion coating and passivation of circular and rectangular connectors. Other regions are also expected to show a moderate growth over the forecast period 2017-2023.

Segmentation

The Sodium Dichromate Market is segmented based on Application and Region.

On the basis of the Application, the Sodium Dichromate Market is divided into metal finishing, pigments, wood preservatives, leather tanning, and others.

Key Players

Key players in the Sodium Dichromate Market are Elementis plc (U.K), Soda Sanayii (Turkey), Lanxess (Germany), Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation (Japan), Yin He Holdings Limited (Hong Kong), Sichuan Chemical Group Co., Ltd (China), Vishnu Chemicals (India), Haining Peace Chemical Co., Ltd (China), Gansu Qiyuan Chromate-Chemical Production Co., Limited (China), Tianjin Mingyang Chemical Industry Co. ,Ltd (China).

Intended Audience

• Sodium dichromate Manufacturers


• Traders and distributors of sodium dichromate


• Research and development institutes


• Potential investors


• Raw material suppliers


• Nationalized laboratory