Alumina Trihydrate Market to Reach USD 6.3 Billion by 2032

According to analysts at Vantage Market Research, the Global Alumina Trihydrate Market size is worth USD 3.79 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 6.3 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 5.8% from 2024 to 2032. The Alumina Trihydrate market is driven by rising demand for flame retardants, expanding construction and automotive industries, and stringent environmental regulations favoring non-toxic materials. Opportunities include technological advancements in ATH production, increased use in industrial applications, and growing awareness of fire safety standards, supporting market growth & innovation.

Market Overview

The growth in residential & commercial developments has heightened the risk of explosions and fire-related incidents. In response, Europe and North America have implemented stringent fire safety regulations, leading to increased use of flame retardants in construction to meet these standards. Flame retardants are utilized in electrical wire insulation, circuit boards, electronic casings, & cable systems. The emphasis on stricter fire safety measures is driving the demand for halogen-free flame retardants, with a shift towards more eco-friendly options anticipated to further boost market growth.

Aluminum hydroxide (alum) is a key coagulant in water and wastewater treatment, used to improve the settling of suspended solids, remove color, and eliminate phosphates from wastewater. As urbanization accelerates in emerging economies like India and China, the demand for water treatment facilities is expected to grow. Many areas still lack access to clean water, highlighting the need for more wastewater treatment plants. This increasing use of aluminum hydroxide in residential water treatment presents a significant opportunity for market expansion.

Almatis Expands Calcined Alumina Production Capacity in North America

In November 2023, Almatis revealed a major investment to boost its calcined alumina production in North America, focusing on expanding capacity at its Benton, Arkansas facility.

Huber Engineered Materials Acquires 50% Stake in RHI Magnesita

Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) acquired a 50% stake in RHI Magnesita in January 2022. Through its Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) unit, Martinswerk GmbH will globally distribute MAGNIFIN products, including halogen-free fire retardants and specialty aluminum oxides.

Key Takeaways from the Report

• In 2023, the Asia Pacific region led the market with a 38.2% share, driven by robust economic growth in major sectors like construction and manufacturing.
• The Plastic segment was the market leader in 2023, capturing 29.5% of the share due to alumina trihydrate's effectiveness as a filler that improves impact resistance, stiffness, and dimensional stability in plastics.
• The Flame Retardant segment was the top performer in 2023, driven by alumina trihydrate's excellent fire-retardant properties.

Top Companies

• Hindalco Industries Limited
• Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
• Nabaltec AG
• Aluminum Corporation of China Limited
• Huber Engineered Materials
• NALCO India
• Akrochem Corp.
• ALMATIS
• ALTEO
• TOR Minerals
• The R.J. Marshall Company
• Southern Ionics Inc.
• LKAB Minerals

Latest News

Hindalco Industries Invests $96 Million in Battery Foil Manufacturing Plant

• In December 2023, Hindalco Industries announced a $96 million investment to build a battery foil manufacturing plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, aimed at producing high-quality aluminum foil for rechargeable batteries.

Hindalco Industries Achieves ASI Performance Standard V2 Certification for Alumina Hydrate

• In March 2023, Hindalco Industries Ltd. earned the ASI Performance Standard V2 certification for its alumina hydrate manufacturing at its Belagavi, Karnataka facility, becoming the first alumina refinery in India to achieve this.