Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Type, By Grade, By Application, By Geography

Description

Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market is estimated to be valued at USD 375.9 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 532.8 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 375.9 Mn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	5.10%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 532.8 Mn

Figure. Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market Share (%), By Region 2025

Alkyl ketene dimer is a wax product used primarily in the paper industry as a sizing agent. alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) reacts with cellulose fibers to form a water-resistant skin on the paper surface, thereby increasing the paper's resistance to the penetration and absorption of water and oils. It is commonly applied to paper during manufacturing either by spraying or surface application. As the global paper industry has been growing steadily with rising demand for various paper products, the market for AKD as a vital sizing agent has also witnessed continual expansion over the years.

Market Dynamics:

The global AKD market has been witnessing positive growth based on increasing paper production worldwide. Rising paper consumption for packaging, printing, and writing purposes among others is driving higher utilization of AKD to enhance the quality of paper products. However, stringent environmental regulations regarding emissions from AKD manufacturing plants pose a challenge for industry players. At the same time, developing regions with growing industrialization and improving living standards are presenting new opportunities. Additionally, the emerging application of AKD as a surface protecting agent in other industries like textiles is creating new avenues for market participants.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global AKD market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global AKD market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Aries Chemical, Inc., Arakawa Chemical Industries., Atlas Organics Private Limited, GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., Haihang Industry, Kemira Oyj, Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Oleon NV, Plasmine Technology, Inc., SEIKO PMC, Tiancheng, Brightgreen, Vertellus, Solenis, and Finor Piplaj Chemicals
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global AKD market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global AKD market

Detailed Segmentation-

By Type:
- Wax
- Emulsion
- Others
By Grade:
- Technical Grade
- Reagent Grade
- Chemical Grade
By Application:
- Printing & Writing Paper
- Cardboard
- Others (Newspapers, etc.)
By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
- Aries Chemical, Inc.
- Arakawa Chemical Industries.
- Atlas Organics Private Limited
- GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Haihang Industry
- Kemira Oyj
- Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
- Oleon NV
- Plasmine Technology, Inc.
- SEIKO PMC
- Tiancheng
- Brightgreen
- Vertellus
- Solenis
- Finor Piplaj Chemicals

Product Code: CMI5118

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Type
- Market Snippet, By Grade
- Market Snippet, By Application
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Key Developments
- Industry Trend

4. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market - COVID-19
Impact Analysis

5. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Wax
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Emulsion
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Others
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

6. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Grade, 2020-2032 (US$ Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Technical Grade
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Reagent Grade
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Chemical Grade
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

7. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Printing & Writing Paper
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Cardboard
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Others (Newspapers, etc.)
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends

8. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Region, 2020-2032 (US$ Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
North America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Countries
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Countries
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Countries
  - U.K.
  - Germany
  - Italy
  - France
  - Spain
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Countries
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - ASEAN
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2032
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
- Sub-regions/Countries
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East & Africa

9. Competitive Landscape

Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
- Aries Chemical, Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Arakawa Chemical Industries.
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Atlas Organics Private Limited
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Haihang Industry
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Kemira Oyj
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Oleon NV
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Plasmine Technology, Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- SEIKO PMC
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Tiancheng
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Brightgreen
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Vertellus
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Solenis
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Finor Piplaj Chemicals
  - Company Overview
  - Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates

10. Analyst Recommendation

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

11. Section

References
Research Methodology
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