Cigarette filters, occupy the largest share in volume, since their tar and nicotine removal rate goes up to 50%, higher than other compounds such as phenols. Thus, cellulose acetate contributes to more than half of the world acetic anhydride market. The demand for cellulose acetate for cigarette tow and plastic goods, is driving the growth of the acetic anhydride market. The stringent regulations (on account of its harmful environmental effects), regarding household consumption, coupled with strict monitoring of acetic anhydride trading for its use in production of heroine, are major factors hindering the market growth. Emerging economies provide immense opportunities for acetic anhydride market to expand on account of the increasing demand generated by pharmaceutical companies, textile companies and polymers.
The acetic anhydride market is segmented by application and geography. On the basis of application, the market is divided into cellulose acetate, pharmaceuticals, resins & polymers, agrochemicals, coating material, explosives, artificial sweeteners and others. Geographically the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA.
The dominant companies foraying in this segment, have formed an entry barrier for new enterprises, owing to technological expertise and feasibility concerns. Expansion of production facilities and searching new applications has been the principal strategy for the companies for market growth.
Key players in the world acetic anhydride market are BP Chemicals Plc, BASF SE, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company, Eastman Chemical Company, PetroChina Ltd., SABIC, Celanese Corporation and others.
KEY BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS:
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Value chain analysis of the market provides accurate understanding of the individual stakeholders in the value chain.
SWOT analysis highlights the internal and external environment of the key players in the market for effective strategy formation.
ACETIC ANHYDRIDE MARKET KEY SEGMENTS:
By Application
Coating Material
Explosives
Plasticizer
Synthesizer
Others
By End-user
Tobacco Industry
Pharmaceutical industry
Laundry & cleaning industry
Agrochemical industry
Food & Beverage industry
Textile industry
Others
By Geography
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
U.K.
France
Germany
Others
Asia-Pacific
India
China
Japan
Others
LAMEA
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Methodology
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- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
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