Activated Alumina Spheres Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis by Type (Φ≤5mm, 5mm＜Φ≤8mm, Φ＞8mm, Other Types), By Application (Refining, Air Separation, Natural Gas, Petrochemicals, Others), Regional Insights, and Forecast To 2031

Updated On: 08 July 2024

Activated Alumina Spheres Market Report Overview

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The global activated alumina spheres market size was expected to be USD 674.1 million in 2021 and is projected to touch USD 1030.58 million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period.

Activated alumina spheres are made from aluminium hydroxide by dehydroxylating it in a method that results in a highly porous material with a surface area much greater than 200 m2/g. The compound is used as a desiccant (a substance that absorbs water from the air to keep things dry) and as a fluoride, arsenic, and selenium filter in drinking water. It is composed of aluminium oxide (alumina; Al2O3). Because of its many "tunnel-like" pores, it has a relatively high surface-area-to-weight ratio. Only metastable forms of activated alumina (gamma-Al2O3, for example) can be represented in its phase composition. Corundum (alpha-Al2O3), the sole stable form of aluminium oxide, has a chemically active surface and is hence ineffective as a sorbent.

COVID-19 Impact: Supply and Demand Chain were Disrupted Due to Restrictions Imposed

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden spike in CAGR is attributable to demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

The sudden emerging of pandemic which brought about lockdown, as the disease entered several industries value and supply chains, including the activated alumina spheres market. It caused some of the industries to slow down their activities, the industrial venture of many companies came to halt their work in 2021. This happening negatively hampered the market growth till 2021. Owing to the brighter side the rule out of the restrictions imposed and relaxation to lockdown stirred up the activated alumina spheres market growth.

LATEST TRENDS

"The Application of the Product in High-Vacuum to Advance the Market Share"

Activated alumina is used as a charge material in fore-line traps in high vacuum applications to stop oil produced by rotary vane pumps from back streaming into the system. In the oil and gas business, the substance is utilized to adsorb water from natural gas streams. Natural gas is the home energy source that is expanding the quickest and thus it indulging the product utilization and increasing the activated alumina spheres market share.

Activated Alumina Spheres Market Segmentation

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• By Type

Based on type; the activated alumina spheres market is divided into Φ≤5mm, 5mm＜Φ≤8mm, Φ＞8mm and others.

Φ≤5mm is the leading part of the type segment.

• By Application

Based on the application; the activated alumina spheres market is divided into refining, air separation, natural gas, petrochemicals and others.

Refining is the leading part of the application segment.

DRIVING FACTORS

"The wide Utilization in the Healthcare Sector to Uplift the Market Demand"

The healthcare industry is predicted to increase at a strong rate. Alumina activated surgical metals can be replaced by bio ceramics. Because of their low friction, anti-corrosion, and hardness, they can be employed in tooth implants or hip prostheses. Chemical, culinary and beverage, and nuclear applications are among the others. It can also be utilized in high vacuum situations, such as charging material in fore line traps to prevent rotary pump oil from returning to the system.

"The Intensive Use in Water Filtration Activities to Drive the Market Growth"

Defluoridation is the process of lowering the fluoride content of drinking water. One of the popular adsorption techniques for the defluoridation of drinking water is the activated alumina procedure. Additionally, drinking water fluoridation is a common application for activated alumina. There are numerous efforts to fluoridate drinking water in the US. But in other areas, like the Rajasthan region of India, the water contains enough fluoride to produce fluorosis. A study from the Harvard School of Public Health discovered a link between lower IQ and childhood exposure to high amounts of fluoride.

Fluoride levels can be easily brought down from 10 ppm to less than 1 ppm using activated alumina filters. How long the water is really in contact with the alumina filter material determines how much fluoride is leached from the water being filtered. In general, the finished filtered water will contain less fluoride the more alumina there is in the filter. Water with a lower pH (acidic water) and a lower temperature is filtered more efficiently as well. A pH of 5.5 is ideal for treatment since it allows for up to a 95% clearance rate.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

"The High Capital and Operating Costs to Restrain the Market"

Lithium purification is gaining popularity. Lithium can be found in batteries, glass, and ceramics. It's a common source of energy for laptops, cameras, cell phones, and hybrid and electric vehicles nowadays. To get rid of pollutants, it uses adsorption. High capital as well as operating costs are necessary for this. End users are not appreciating the product's effectiveness and efficiency, and they have started looking for alternatives. This will likely limit the activated alumina spheres market growth in the next years.

Activated Alumina Spheres Market Regional Insights

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"Asia Pacific Region to Lead the Market with Volume Production"

Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of global market revenue. With the rise in industrialization, there is significantly high demand for activated alumina spheres products in this region.  Among other things, it is anticipated to have 36% of the market share for activated alumina spheres in 2021. Refining capacity will continue to increase steadily, especially in important nations like China and India. This should lead to a rise in product demand. Over the coming years, the region's expanding population will increase demand for freshwater supplies, which will boost the market for activated alumina spheres. A rising population and brisk economic expansion will support Asia Pacific's market growth. Government programmes like the beginning and continued treatment of water are projected to be the main drivers of the increase in product demand.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Key Industry Players to Promote the Market Expansion"

The market's expansion was significantly impacted by the techniques employed by market participants in recent years, such as extensions. The report covers details and information about the firms and their interactions with the market. The data is gathered and published through appropriate research, technological advancements, expansions, and expanding machinery and equipment. Other considerations taken into account for this market are the businesses that develop and provide new products, the geographic areas in which they function, mechanization, innovation strategies, generating the maximum revenue, and using their products to make a significant difference.

List of Market Players Profiled

• BASF SE (Germany)
• Axens (France)
• Honeywell International Inc (U.S.A)
• Dynamic Adsorbents Inc (U.S.A)
• Huber Engineered Materials (U.S.A)
• Sialca Industries (India)
• CHALCO (China)
• Porocel Industries (U.S.A)
• Sumimoto (Japan)
• Jiangsu Jingjing New Material (China)
• Jiangsu Sanji (China)
• Sorbead India (India).

REPORT COVERAGE

This report covers a comprehensive backdrop analysis, an assessment of the parent market, intensive study in the market dynamics. Past historical, current, and projected size of the market from the point of both value and volume. Researching of recent industry developments, deep study on market shares and strategies of major players and the emerging niche segments and regional market areas are covered in the report.