Lignosulfonates Market

Lignosulfonates Market

The global lignosulfonates market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2027, growing at a cagr 3.6% from 2022 to 2027. The market has observed stable growth throughout the study period and is expected to continue with the same trend during the forecast period. Rising regulations on air pollution in various countries are expected to provide a push to the growth of the market in the upcoming years.

Attractive Opportunities in the Lignosulfonates Market

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Lignosulfonates Market Dynamics

Driver: Binding and stabilization characteristics of lignosulfonates drive their usage in road dust control application

Lignosulfonates are particularly effective in road dust control applications. Lignosulfonates not only hold roads together better than calcium flakes and chlorides, but they are also greener and cost-effective as compared to these alternatives. The application of lignosulfonates for dust control is non-corrosive and non-toxic to nearby plants and wildlife.

Restraint: High water solubility of product

Lignosulfonates have high water solubility and may leach from the surface of the road during the rainy season which may lead to a reduction in the binding capability of the road and heavier dust production. In some cases, lignosulfonates may increase the water-carrying capacity of the concrete mixture, leading to the failure of the final infrastructure product.

Opportunity: Potential applications in water treatment

In the circulating water treatment system, the complex reaction between lignosulfonates and zinc is used to store zinc in the water and slowly disperse zinc ions to inhibit corrosion of the water system. Lignosulfonates have a dispersing ability, making them a suitable dispersant, integrator, and corrosion-reducing agent. It helps to control suspended solids and iron scale in the water body.

Challenge: Separation and product purification of lignosulfonates

Lignosulfonates are required to be separated from the spent liquor for increased commercial value. Despite worldwide use, ultrafiltration is not the most economical method for the separation of lignosulfonates. Additionally, the membrane separation method may not be selective to lignosulfonates due to a molecular weight overlap with hemicelluloses in solutions, which affects the separation.

Lignosulfonates Market Ecosystem

Prominent companies in this market include well-established, financially stable manufacturers of lignosulfonates. These companies have been operating in the market for several years and possess a diversified product portfolio and strong global sales and marketing networks. Prominent companies in this market include Borregaard (Norway), Rayonier Advanced Materials (US), Sappi Limited (South Africa), Domsjo Fabriker (Sweden), and Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Based on product, the sodium lignosulfonate segment is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The demand for sodium lignosulfonate is increasing exponentially mainly due to its properties and the ability to be used in diverse applications.  Sodium lignosulfonate is used more commonly as its properties, such as binding capacity and viscosity, are suitable for a range of applications, including oil well stabilization and animal feed binders.

Based on application, the concrete additives segment accounts for the largest share of the overall market

Based on application, concreate additives segment accounts for highest share. Pulp & paper currently is the most extensive application in the nanocellulose market. Lignosulfonate can increase the compressive strength of cement concrete. Many admixtures used in the construction sector are lignosulfonate-based compounds. Lignosulfonates acts as a retarder and water reducer for concrete.

Europe is expected to account for the largest share of the global market during the forecast period.

Based on the region, Europe accounts for the largest share.  The demand of lignosulfonate is increasing in various applications in Europe such as concreate additives, dust control, oil additives among others. Europe is also one of the major exporters of lignosulfonates. Germany, France, and Italy hold the major share in European lignosulfonate market.

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Lignosulfonates Market Players

Borregaard (Norway), Rayonier Advanced Materials (US), Sappi Limited (South Africa), Domsjo Fabriker (Sweden), Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (Japan), Ingevity (US), Burgo Group (Italy), Dallas Group of America, Inc. (US), Green Agrochem (China), Tokyo Chemical Industry (Japan), Tianjin Yeats Additive Co., Ltd. (China) Shenyang Xingzhenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. (China), Cardinal Chemicals Pvt Ltd. (India), Abelin Polymers (India), Henan Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd. (China) and others are among the key players leading the market through their innovative offerings, enhanced production capacities, and efficient distribution channels.

Lignosulfonates Market Report Scope

This research report categorizes the lignosulfonates industry based on product, application, and region.

Based on product, the lignosulfonates market has been segmented as follows:

• Sodium Lignosulfonate
• Calcium Lignosulfonate
• Magnesium Lignosulfonate
• Others

Based on application, the lignosulfonates market has been segmented as follows:

•  Oil Well Additives
• Concrete Additives
• Animal Feed Binders
• Dust Control
• Others

Based on the region, the lignosulfonates market has been segmented as follows:

• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific (Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand)
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe (Belgium, Norway, Netherland, and Sweden)
• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA (Israel, Kuwait, and Qatar)
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America (Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay)

Recent Developments

• In October 2020, Borregaard and Sappi Group, who are the owners of Lignotech South Africa, decided to discontinue lignin production in South Africa.
• In June 2018, Borregaard and Rayonier Advanced Materials formed a joint venture for lignin production in Florida.
• In March 2017, Sappi Limited entered into an agreement with Cellmark to increase its global sales of Hansa lignin products.

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