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Activated Alumina Market by Function (Adsorption, Catalysis, Desiccation), Form (Beads, Powder), and Application (Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Healthcare) - Forecast to 2028

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The Activated Alumina Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2021 to 2028 to reach $1.4 billion by 2028.

Activated alumina is a solid and porous form of aluminum oxide. It is manufactured by heating the compound and removing all moisture from it. Thus, its high surface area and porous consistency make it suitable for various industrial settings and processes. Growing demand for decontaminated water, increasing pharmaceutical production and R&D investments, and the benefits associated with activated alumina have positively impacted the activated alumina market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Activated Alumina Market

As per the data from the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA), in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a global economic collapse, with an estimated 3.5% contraction. While there are expectations that a robust economic recovery will occur in 2021, the global economy is still facing uncertainty. The recovery will depend heavily on success at controlling the spread of the pandemic, with the widespread deployment of effective vaccines playing a key role.

Activated alumina is widely used in desiccation, fluoride adsorption, catalysis, vacuum systems, food preservatives, removing trace metals and acidic impurities from organic streams, and de-fluoridation of drinking water. The excellent adsorption capabilities of activated alumina make it a popular industrial desiccant. The COVID-19 pandemic has deteriorated the global business environment, resulting in an uncertain outlook for the activated alumina market. The pandemic negatively impacted various industries by hampering the production and working capacities due to lockdowns and work restrictions, disrupting the global supply chain.

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Companies are unable to predict the business impacts of the pandemic due to uncertainties related to the global spread of the virus, the severity of the infection, duration of the outbreak, and the length of the travel restrictions and business closures imposed by the governments of impacted countries. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in a widespread health crisis, negatively affecting financial markets across many countries. These factors have lowered the demand for activated alumina and impacted the operations and revenues of the companies operating in this market.

Additionally, it has been observed that countries across the world have started easing the lockdown restrictions due to the decreasing number of new infections and growing populations vaccinated against the coronavirus. Thus, it can be expected that operating capacities will rise across industries, which in turn will drive the demand for activated alumina globally. For instance, as per the data from the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA), the biopharmaceuticals industry is undertaking extraordinary measures to deliver vaccines to patients. As of February 2021, 234 manufacturing and production deals had been signed exclusively for vaccines, indicating that the sector is striving to increase manufacturing capacities to ensure the availability of vaccines. Also, manufacturers are highly focused on increasing production.

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) (U.S.) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (U.S.) signed an agreement to facilitate access to future Lilly therapeutic antibodies under development for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 to benefit low- and middle-income countries.
Gilead Sciences (U.S.) signed voluntary licensing agreements with nine generics manufacturers to further expand the supply of Remdesivir to 127 countries that represent nearly all low-income and lower-middle-income countries. Moreover, Gilead has expanded its global manufacturing sites by partnering with industry peers to improve manufacturing capacities worldwide. Also, Pfizer (U.S.) announced a multi-year agreement with Gilead to manufacture and supply remdesivir.

Thus, the increasing manufacturing and R&D capacities across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors are expected to boost the demand for activated alumina in the coming years.

Key Findings in the Global Activated Alumina Market Study:

In 2021, the adsorption segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market

Based on function, the global activated alumina market is segmented into adsorption, desiccation, catalysis, and other functions. In 2021, the adsorption segment is expected to account for the largest share of the activated alumina market. This segment’s large share can be attributed to the increasing demand for decontaminated water across various industries, stringent regulatory and sustainability mandates, and the high focus on providing potable water to the large populations in developing countries.

In 2021, the beads segment is expected to account for a larger share of the activated alumina market

Based on form, the global activated alumina market is segmented into beads and powder. In 2021, the beads segment is expected to account for a larger share of the activated alumina market. The segment’s large share can be attributed to the high demand for alumina beads (for water treatment) among developing countries and rising government initiatives to tackle water issues.

Activated alumina beads are highly porous and offer a high surface area-to-mass ratio, making them a highly effective absorbent for a wide range of applications. The beads are also used in oil & gas applications to dehydrate compressed air and gases such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG).

The water treatment segment to account for the largest share of the market in 2021

Based on application, the global activated alumina market is segmented into water treatment, oil & gas, chemical, and healthcare. In 2021, the water treatment segment is expected to account for the largest share of the activated alumina market. The segment’s large share can be attributed to the increasing demand for decontaminated water among various industries, stringent regulatory and sustainability mandates, and high demand for water treatment in developing countries.

Asia-Pacific: Fastest Growing Regional Market

North America is estimated to command the largest share of the global activated alumina market in 2021, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. However, Asia-Pacific will be the fastest-growing regional market due to rising demand for decontaminated water, increasing pharmaceutical production, and government initiatives to promote hydrogen fuel in the region.

Key Players

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key strategic developments adopted by leading market participants in the industry over the past four years. The key players profiled in the global activated alumina market report include BASF SE (Germany), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Honeywell International, Inc. (U.S.), J.M. Huber Corporation (U.S.), Porocel Corporation (U.S.), AGC Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (India), Axens SA (France), Dynamic Adsorbents, Inc. (U.S.), Sorbead India (India), and Camfil Group (Sweden).

Scope of the Report:

Activated Alumina Market, by Function

Adsorption
Catalysis
Desiccation
Other Functions
(Note – Other functions include hydrogen generation and gas and liquid purification)

Activated Alumina Market, by Form

Beads
Powder

Activated Alumina Market, by Application

Water Treatment
Oil & Gas
Chemicals
Healthcare
Other Applications
(Note – Other applications include textiles, edible oil, and inorganic gases.)

Activated Alumina Market, by Geography

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- Rest of APAC (RoAPAC)
Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe (RoE)
Latin America
Middle East & Africa

Key questions answered in the report:

What is the focus of the global activated alumina market?

The global activated alumina market covers the market size & forecasts the various activated alumina used in water treatment, oil & gas, chemicals, healthcare, other industries for adsorption, desiccation, catalysis, and other functions. The activated alumina market studied in this report involves the value analysis of various segments and sub-segments of activated alumina at regional and country levels.

What is the value of revenue generated from the activated alumina across the globe? At what rate is their demand expected to grow for the next 5-7 years?

The global activated alumina market is projected to reach $1.4 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period.

Which function segment is estimated to hold the major share of the market?

Based on function, the adsorption segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the activated alumina market in 2021. The large share of this segment is mainly attributed to the high prevalence of fluoride-related disorders, excessive fluoride content in water, especially in the Middle Eastern and Asian countries, and the rising consumption of bottled water.

Which application segment of the market is projected to create more traction in the activated alumina market?

The water treatment segment is estimated to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to increasing demand for decontaminated water among various industries, stringent regulatory and sustainability mandates, and a high focus on providing potable water to large populations in developing countries.

What are the key factors supporting the growth of this market? Also, what are the major opportunities for existing market players and new entrants in the global activated alumina market?

Growing demand for decontaminated water, increasing pharmaceutical production and R&D investments, and the benefits associated with activated alumina have been considered to positively impact the activated alumina market. Further, significant opportunities for existing market players and new entrants are provided by developing economies lacking clean potable water and decontaminated water for industrial use and government initiatives to promote hydrogen as an alternative energy source.

Who are the major players operating in the global activated alumina market?

Key companies operating in the global activated alumina market are BASF SE (Germany), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Honeywell International, Inc. (U.S.), J.M. Huber Corporation (U.S.), Porocel Corporation (U.S.), AGC Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (India), Axens SA (France), Dynamic Adsorbents, Inc. (U.S.), Sorbead India (India), and Camfil Group (Sweden).

Which regions/countries are expected to offer significant growth opportunities for the companies operating in the activated alumina market?

Emerging economies like China and India are projected to offer significant growth opportunities for players in this market. Rising demand for decontaminated water, increasing pharmaceutical production, and government initiatives to promote hydrogen fuel in the region are the factors that will offer significant growth opportunities in this region.

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1. Introduction
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Market Ecosystem
1.3. Currency
1.4. Key Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Process
2.2. Data Collection & Validation
2.2.1. Secondary Research
2.2.2. Primary Research
2.3. Market Assessment
2.3.1. Market Size Estimation
2.3.1.1. Bottom-Up Approach
2.3.1.2. Top-Down Approach
2.3.1.3. Growth Forecast
2.3.2. Market Share Analysis
2.4. Assumptions for This Study
2.5. Limitations for the Study

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Insights
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Drivers
4.2.1. Growing Demand for Decontaminated Water
4.2.2. Increasing Pharmaceutical Production and R&D Investments
4.2.3. Benefits Associated with the use of Activated Alumina
4.3. Restraints
4.3.1. Availability of Substitutes
4.4. Opportunities
4.4.1. Developing Economies Lacking Clean Potable Water and Decontaminated Water for Industrial Use
4.4.2. Government Initiatives to Promote Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy Source
4.5. Challenges
4.5.1. Reliance on Old Filtration Techniques
4.6. Regulatory Analysis
4.6.1. U.S.: Activated Alumina Regulatory Analysis
4.6.2. European Union: Activated Alumina Regulatory Analysis
4.7. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Activated Alumina Market

5. Global Activated Alumina Market, by Function
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Adsorption
5.3. Desiccation
5.4. Catalysis
5.5. Other Functions

6. Global Activated Alumina Market, by Form
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Beads
6.3. Powder

7. Global Activated Alumina Market, by Application
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Water Treatment
7.3. Oil & Gas
7.4. Chemicals
7.5. Healthcare
7.6. Other Applications

8. Activated Alumina Market, by Geography
8.1. Introduction
8.2. North America
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.3. Asia-Pacific
8.3.1. China
8.3.2. Japan
8.3.3. India
8.3.4. Australia
8.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific (RoAPAC)
8.4. Europe
8.4.1. Germany
8.4.2. U.K.
8.4.3. France
8.4.4. Italy
8.4.5. Spain
8.4.6. Rest of Europe (RoE)
8.5. Latin America
8.6. Middle East & Africa

9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Key Growth Strategies
9.3. Competitive Benchmarking
9.4. Market Share Analysis (2020)
9.4.1. BASF SE (Germany)
9.4.2. Honeywell International, Inc. (U.S.)
9.4.3. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)

10. Company Profiles
10.1. BASF SE
10.1.1. Business Overview
10.1.2. Financial Overview
10.1.3. Product Portfolio
10.1.4. Strategic Developments
10.2. J.M. Huber Corporation
10.2.1. Business Overview
10.2.2. Product Portfolio
10.2.3. Strategic Developments
10.3. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
10.3.1. Business Overview
10.3.2. Financial Overview
10.3.3. Product Portfolio
10.3.4. Strategic Developments
10.4. Honeywell International Inc.
10.4.1. Business Overview
10.4.2. Financial Overview
10.4.3. Product Portfolio
10.5. Porocel Corporation (A Subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG)
10.5.1. Business Overview
10.5.2. Financial Overview
10.5.3. Product Portfolio
10.5.4. Strategic Developments
10.6. AGC Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
10.6.1. Business Overview
10.6.2. Product Portfolio
10.7. Axens SA
10.7.1. Business Overview
10.7.2. Product Portfolio
10.7.3. Strategic Developments
10.8. Dynamic Adsorbents, Inc.
10.8.1. Business Overview
10.8.2. Product Portfolio
10.9. Sorbead India
10.9.1. Business Overview
10.9.2. Product Portfolio
10.10. Camfil Group
10.10.1. Business Overview
10.10.2. Product Portfolio
10.10.3. Strategic Developments

11. Appendix
11.1. Questionnaire
11.2. Available Customization

List of Tables

Table 1 Activated Alumina Market Drivers: Impact Analysis (2021–2028)
Table 2 Activated Alumina Market Restraints: Impact Analysis (2021–2028)
Table 3 Countries Lacking Basic Water Services
Table 4 Comparative Table of the Identified Key Aspects of Activated Alumina Throughout the Regulatory Framework
Table 5 Global Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 6 Activated Alumina Market Size for Adsorption, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 7 Activated Alumina Market Size for Desiccation, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 8 Top Ten Oil-Producing Countries
Table 9 Activated Alumina Market Size for Catalysis, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 10 Activated Alumina Market Size for Other Functions, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 11 Global Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 12 Activated Alumina Beads Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 13 Activated Alumina Powder Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 14 Global Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 15 Activated Alumina Market Size for Water Treatment, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 16 Top Ten Sulfur-Producing Countries (2020)
Table 17 Top Ten Oil-Producing Countries
Table 18 Activated Alumina Market Size for Oil & Gas, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 19 Top Ten Countries by Chemical Sales, 2019 (USD Billion)
Table 20 Activated Alumina Market Size for Chemicals, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 21 Activated Alumina Market Size for Healthcare, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 22 Activated Alumina Market Size for Other Applications, by Country/ Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 23 Activated Alumina Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 24 North America: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Country, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 25 North America: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 28 U.S.: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 29 U.S.: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 30 U.S.: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 31 Canada: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 32 Canada: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 33 Canada: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 34 Asia-Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 35 Asia-Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 36 Asia-Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 37 Asia-Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 38 China: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 39 China: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 40 China: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 41 Japan: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 42 Japan: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 43 Japan: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 44 India: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 45 India: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 46 India: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 47 Australia: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 48 Australia: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 49 Australia: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 50 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 51 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 52 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 53 Europe: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 54 Europe: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 55 Europe: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 56 Europe: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 57 Germany: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 58 Germany: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 59 Germany: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 60 U.K.: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 61 U.K.: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 62 U.K.: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 63 France: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 64 France: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 65 France: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 66 Italy: Chemical Industry Outlook (USD Billion)
Table 67 Italy: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 68 Italy: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 69 Italy: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 70 Spain: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 71 Spain: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 72 Spain: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 73 Rest of Europe: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 74 Rest of Europe: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 75 Rest of Europe: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 76 Mexico: Prevalence of Dental Fluorosis in Children, by City/Town
Table 77 Latin America: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 78 Latin America: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 79 Latin America: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 80 Middle East & Africa: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 81 Middle East & Africa: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 82 Middle East & Africa: Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 83 Recent Developments, by Company (2018–2021)

List of Figures

Figure 1 Research Process
Figure 2 Key Secondary Sources
Figure 3 Primary Research Techniques
Figure 4 Key Executives Interviewed
Figure 5 Breakdown of Primary Interviews (Supply-Side & Demand-Side)
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation
Figure 7 Global Activated Alumina Market Size, by Function, 2021 Vs. 2028 (USD Million)
Figure 8 Global Activated Alumina Market Size, by Form, 2021 Vs. 2028 (USD Million)
Figure 9 Global Activated Alumina Market Size, by Application, 2021 Vs. 2028 (USD Million)
Figure 10 Activated Alumina Market, by Geography
Figure 11 Market Dynamics
Figure 12 U.S. Bottled Water Sales, 2016–2019 (Million Gallons)
Figure 13 Europe: Biopharmaceutical Production, 2000–2019 (USD Million)
Figure 14 Europe: Pharmaceutical R&D Expenditure, 2000–2020 (USD Million)
Figure 15 Top Oil-Producing Developing Countries (Million Barrels Per Day)
Figure 16 U.S.: Regulatory Pathway for Activated Alumina
Figure 17 U.S.: Per Capita Bottled Water Consumption, 1999–2021 (Gallons)
Figure 18 Global Prescription Drug Sales, 2016–2020 (USD Billion)
Figure 19 Global Consumption of Petroleum and Other Liquid Fuels, 2019–2022 (Million Barrels Per Day)
Figure 20 U.S.: Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector, 2019
Figure 21 Global Pharmaceutical R&D Pipeline Size, 2015–2019 (Number of Drugs)
Figure 22 Global Activated Alumina Market Size, by Region, 2021–2028 (USD Million)
Figure 23 North America: Activated Alumina Market Snapshot
Figure 24 Bottled Water Sales in the U.S., 2016–2019 (Million Gallons)
Figure 25 Canada: Domestic Pharmaceutical Exports, 2011–2020 (USD Billion)
Figure 26 Asia-Pacific: Activated Alumina Market Snapshot
Figure 27 China: Monthly Pharmaceutical Sales, 2020 (USD Billion)
Figure 28 Europe: Activated Alumina Market Snapshot
Figure 29 Germany: Pharmaceutical Production, 2017–2019 (USD Billion)
Figure 30 Italy: Pharmaceutical Exports (2017–2019)
Figure 31 Russia: Crude Oil and Petroleum Exports, 2014–2020 (Million Tons)
Figure 32 Russia: Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Exports, by Region (2019)
Figure 33 Switzerland: Pharmaceutical Production, 2017–2019 (USD Million)
Figure 34 Top 5 Oil-Producing Countries in the Middle East (Million Barrels Per Day)
Figure 35 Key Growth Strategies Adopted by Leading Players, 2018–2021
Figure 36 Activated Alumina Market: Competitive Benchmarking, by Product
Figure 37 Activated Alumina Market: Competitive Benchmarking, by Geography
Figure 38 Market Share Analysis: Activated Alumina Market, 2020
Figure 39 BASF SE: Financial Snapshot (2020)
Figure 40 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.: Financial Snapshot (2020)
Figure 41 Honeywell International Inc.: Financial Snapshot (2020)
Figure 42 Porocel Corporation (A Subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG): Financial Snapshot (2020)