PUBLISHER: Fairfield Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1527933
PUBLISHER: Fairfield Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1527933
High purity aluminum oxide, commonly referred to as high purity alumina (HPA), is a high-value, white, granular chemical. It is produced commercially either by treating aluminum with specific chemicals or by utilizing other aluminous feedstock. Some of the most commonly used processes for HPA production include the alkoxide process, thermal decomposition process, choline hydrolysis process, and modified Bayer process. The significant growth of the electronics industry is anticipated to positively impact the expansion of the global high purity alumina market size in the coming years.
High Purity Alumina Market Trends
Product Customization Based on Grade and Specific Applications to Meet End-use Industry Demands: High purity alumina is a well-known chemical compound used for several end-use applications, particularly in the electronics industry. End users consistently demand economic, customized, low-carbon emission products with high purity levels. To meet this demand for customized and tailored products, key manufacturers are focusing on improving product quality as well as purity levels. This focus is responsible for product innovation, which increases demand and sales in the high purity alumina market.
Augmenting Growth of LEDs to Increase Consumption of HPA in Future: Key features of LEDs over incandescent lights, such as improved brightness, high efficiency, reduced electric consumption, and others, are expected to emerge as key driving segments for the HPA market, serving as an apt replacement in domestic and industrial markets. Extensive use of sapphire substrates for LED manufacturing has provided a massive growth opportunity for the high purity alumina market, as it is one of the key requirements for obtaining single crystal sapphire. Asia Pacific, holding a substantial share of global electronic equipment production and fabrication capacity, is the highest consumer and manufacturer of high purity alumina. Recognized benefits of LEDs have led to government initiatives in regions like China and the U.S. to create consumer awareness for switchover, compelling manufacturers to increase LED production through subsidy programs.
Regional Outlook of High Purity Alumina Market
Globally, Asia Pacific is significantly diverse in terms of geopolitical conditions, customer base, and regulations compared to other regions. China, a key country in Asia Pacific, is also diverse in terms of chemical production for various end-use industries, owing to the presence of a large number of key manufacturers, availability of raw materials, and economic labor costs. Thus, China is estimated to hold a major high purity alumina market share in terms of value and volume, and is expected to remain dominant over the coming years.
Strategic Improvements in HPA Market
Acquaintance with regional market structures and strategies, along with future opportunities for prominent players, depends on market understanding. An effective workforce can improve output in terms of quality and quantity, helping manufacturers achieve a higher share of the global high purity alumina market. Moreover, strong distribution networks will help multinational corporations gain a competitive advantage in regional markets and further stabilize their position in other regional economies.
Manufacturers' Focus: Economic Range Products
Manufacturers in the global high purity alumina market are continuously planning to increase production levels and focus on developing innovative technologies to reduce environmental footprint and operational costs while simultaneously increasing product yield. The global HPA market is highly consolidated, with major players based in Asia Pacific, especially in China. To meet overall demand for high purity alumina, manufacturers are developing high quality and purity grade products.
High Purity Alumina Market: Highly Competitive Market
The global HPA market is highly consolidated, with numerous global and large- to medium-scale players operating. Due to the presence of many regional and domestic players, the market is intensely competitive. Some of the key players in the global high purity alumina market include Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Sasol Ltd., Baikowski, Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd., HMR, Co., Ltd., Hebei Heng Bo New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Xuancheng Jingrui New Material Co., Ltd., Dalian Hiland Photoelectric Material Co., Ltd., and others.
COVID-19 Impact on High Purity Alumina Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all regions and most industries. Supply chain and logistic disruptions have slowed down the progress of the high purity alumina market. Raw material imports are getting delayed, and due to manufacturing shutdowns, end-use demand has fallen sharply. The APAC region, which is the highest consumer and manufacturer of HPA, is expected to be adversely affected the most due to various market fluctuations.
Analysts' Viewpoint
Globally, key players in the high purity alumina market are focused on strengthening their global supply chain networks to continue meeting robust demand. Positive economic outlooks of various emerging countries and increasing investments are expected to create numerous opportunities for the growth of the high purity alumina market over the coming years.
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