Ionic Liquids Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

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Ionic Liquids Market Overview

The Ionic Liquids market size is estimated to reach US$4.4 billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 18.2% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The ionic liquids are a special group of molten salts that comprise of anions and cations and are usually liquid at or below the 100°C. Ionic liquids such as ethylammonium nitrate and aluminum hydrogen sulphate are used as powerful solvents and electrolytes for a wide range of applications such as catalysts and auxiliaries in chemical synthesis, supercapacitors, electric batteries, lubricants, and others. The increasing demand for ionic liquids over organic solvents owing to their low VOC content and relatively low vapor pressure is anticipated to be a major driving factor for the ionic liquids market. The rising demand for ionic liquids as a green solvent for various biochemical reactions in green chemistry is driving the market. The covid-19 pandemic majorly impacted the market due to restricted production, supply chain disruption, logistics restrictions, and a fall in demand. However, with robust growth and flourishing applications across major industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and others, the ionic liquids industry is anticipated to grow rapidly during the forecast period.

Report Coverage

The report: “Ionic Liquids Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the ionic liquids market.

By Type: Ammonium, Phosphonium, Thiazolium, Pyridinium, Imidazolium, and Others 
By Application: Supercapacitors, Solvent &Catalyst, Lithium-ion Batteries, Food Colorants, Gear Oils, Biofuels, Adhesives, Inks, and Others
By End-Use Industry: Automotive (Passenger Vehicles, Light Commercial Vehicles, and Heavy Commercial Vehicles), Paper & Pulp, Electrical & Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, Energy Generation (Solar Energy, Nuclear Energy, and Others, Chemicals, and Others
By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), Rest of the World (Middle East [Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, and Rest of the Middle East], and Africa [South Africa, Nigeria, and Rest of Africa])

Key Takeaways

  • Asia-Pacific dominates the ionic liquids market, owing to a flourishing base for green solvents, growing applications for ionic liquids in pharmaceuticals, and developments in cosmetics, bio-refining, and energy generation sectors, thereby boosting the demand for ionic liquids in APAC during the forecast period.
  • The growing chemical industry owing to factors such as the rise in chemical production and demand for green chemicals offers major demand in the ionic liquid industry for applications in the solvent, synthesis, catalysis, and others, thereby driving the market.
  • The rise in automotive production and demand for electric vehicles drives the ionic liquids market by boosting its application in electrolytes, electric batteries, automotive lubricants, gear oil, and others.
  • However, the high costs associated with ionic liquids compared to organic solvents poses a major challenge to the growth and demand of the ionic liquids market.

Figure: Asia-Pacific Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Billion)

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Ionic Liquids Market Segment Analysis – By Application

The Solvent & Catalyst held the largest share in the ionic liquids market in 2021 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 18.4% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The high demand for ionic liquids in solvent and catalyst applications is influenced by its superior features such as low VOC content, polarity, thermal stability, and good solvating properties, which speeds up the catalysis, thereby having flourishing demand across major industries such as chemical and pharmaceutical. The chemical industry is rising due to development and advancements in the chemical processing for green and new compounds, along with the rising production of chemicals across the globe. For instance, according to the BASF report 2021, the growth of the chemical industry was 6.1% in 2021. According to the American Chemical Council (ACC), chemical output in the US is estimated to grow by 4.1% in 2022 and further expand by 2.4% in 2023. The solvent and catalysts also have a high demand for the pharmaceutical industry for various drug and chemical synthesis. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the pharmaceutical industry in India is estimated to reach US$65 billion by 2024, further expanding to US$120-US$130 billion by 2030. With the rise in industrial reactions in the chemical and pharmaceutical sector, the solvent and catalyst applications of molten salts such as ionic liquids are growing, thereby it is anticipated to boost the demand and growth for solvent & catalysts in the ionic liquids market during the forecast period.

Ionic Liquids Market Segment Analysis – By End-Use Industry

The chemical industry segment held a significant share in the ionic liquids market in 2021 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 18.9% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The ionic liquid has flourishing demand in the chemical industry for various applications involving catalysts and solvents, auxiliaries in chemical synthesis, and others. The ionic liquids are green solvents that speed up and enhance chemical processing and synthesis. The chemical industry is growing rapidly owing to an increase in demand for green chemistry technology and demand for clean and innovative chemical compounds. For instance, according to the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, the chemical industry in India is projected to reach US$300 billion by 2025.  According to the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), the chemical output in EU27 to grow by 2.5% in 2022, after following a growth of 6% in 2021. With the increase and rising production in the chemicals industry, the applicability of ionic liquids such as ethylammonium nitrate, lanthanide trifluoromethanesulfonate, and hydrogen sulfate-based ionic liquid and others for green solvents and catalysis uses, chemical processing, and others will rise, thereby the chemical industry is anticipated to grow rapidly in the ionic liquids market during the forecast period.

Ionic Liquids Market Segment Analysis – By Geography

Asia-Pacific region held the largest share in the ionic liquids market in 2021 up to 41%. The flourishing growth of ionic liquids is influenced by its major applications across major industries, along with growing development in energy storage, and developed the base for ionic liquids in APAC. The chemical sector in Asia-Pacific is rapidly growing due to a flourishing base for chemical manufacturers, demand for green chemical compounds, and production rise. For instance, according to Make in India, the chemical industry in India is expected to reach US$304 billion and a growth of 9.3% per annum by 2025. According to the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), the global chemical sales were US$3.5 trillion in 2020, with China holding a 44.6% share. World chemical sale is projected to reach US$6.2 trillion by 2030, with a major share of 48.6% by China. According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), the estimated value of specialty chemicals in Korea accounted for US$55 billion in 2020, an increase of 3% compared to 2019. With the rise in chemical production and flourishing chemical processing base in APAC, the demand for ionic liquids for a wide range of applications such as catalysis, green solvents, synthesis, and others will grow. This is anticipated to boost the market growth for the ionic liquids in the Asia-Pacific region during the forecast period.

Ionic Liquids Market Drivers

Rising Adoption for Ionic Liquids as Solvents

The demand for ionic liquids as solvents is rapidly growing as these are increasingly used to replace the organic solvents for various biochemical reactions. The ionic liquids are used as green solvents and replacements for various solvents that are toxic and high in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The green solvent sector is growing due to rising regulations and restrictions on the VOC compounds and other toxic solvent materials that cause environmental threats. For instance, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulated the emissions through VOCs under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Moreover, the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards aim to reduce the VOC emission by 90,000 tons per year. With the rise in restrictions and replacement for toxic and high VOCs in organic solvents, the adoption of ionic liquids as an alternative to solvents is growing. Thus, the demand for ionic liquids as green solvents owing to their non-toxicity and negligible VOC emissions is rising, thereby driving the ionic liquids industry.

Flourishing Application in the Automotive Industry

The ionic liquids have flourishing demand in the automotive sector owing to their applications in electric vehicle batteries, electrolytes, lubricant additives, gear oil, and others. The automotive industry is growing rapidly due to the rise in vehicle electrification, growing manufacturing of fuel-efficient vehicles, and urbanization. For instance, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), the total global vehicle production rose from 77,621,582 units in 2020 to 8,145,988 units in 2021. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the consumer spending on electric cars was US$120 billion, showing an increase of 50% in 2020 compared to 2019. Furthermore, the sales of electric cars topped 2.1 million in 2019, surpassing the record in 2018. Electric cars registered a 40% year-on-year increase in 2019. According to the European Automobile Manufacturer Association (ACEA), hybrid electric vehicles accounted for 19.6% of all passenger cars registered in 2021 in the EU, up from 11.9% in 2020. With the rise in production for electric vehicles and other automotive vehicles, the demand for ionic liquids for applications in electric batteries, automotive lubricants, and gear oil is increasing, thereby offering a major drive and growth in the ionic liquids market.

Ionic Liquids Market Challenges

High Costs Associated with Ionic Liquids and Biodegradability Issues

The high cost of ionic liquids poses a major challenge in the market. The high cost incurred in the production compared to the organic solvents is a challenging factor that affects the growth and demand in the market. The high-quality manufacturing of ionic liquids creates a rise in the overall price, thereby hindering growth. Furthermore, the ionic liquids are confirmed to be not easily biodegradable. Hence, the release of ionic liquids into the environment leads to difficult biodegradation and causes serious impacts on the environment as well. Thus, owing to factors such as high costs and difficulty in biodegradation, the ionic liquids market faces a major challenge.

Ionic Liquids Industry Outlook

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the ionic liquids market. Ionic liquids top 10 companies are:

  1. BASF SE
  2. Tokyo Chemical Industries
  3. Chevron Chemical Corporation
  4.  Evonik Industries
  5. Tatva Chemicals Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd.
  6. Proionic GmbH
  7. Merck KgaA
  8. IOLITECH GmbH
  9. Strem Chemical Inc.
  10. TCI America

Recent Developments

  • In April 2022, Ionic Rare Elements Limited received formal advice from the UK government on the approval of the acquisition of Seren Technology (SerenTech). SerenTech uses ionic liquids for refining and separation procedures, thereby boosting the demand and growth prospects in the market.
  • In April 2021, Honeywell and Chevron announced the start-up of the commercial Isoalkyl™ ionic liquids alkylation unit. The ISOALKYL™ technology offers a cost-effective alternative to liquid acid systems and offered superior performance in the refining sector, thereby boosting growth in the market.
  • In February 2021, the CAGE Bio Inc, an innovative biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics using ionic liquids. The ionic liquids for therapeutics and pharmaceutical products will treat papulopustular rosacea, thereby maintaining its position in the healthcare sector. 

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1. Ionic Liquids Market- Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Ionic Liquids Market - Executive Summary
    2.1  Key Trends by Type
    2.2 Key Trends by Application
    2.3 Key Trends by End-Use Industry
    2.4 Key Trends by Geography
3. Ionic Liquids Market – Comparative analysis
    3.1 Market Share Analysis- Major Companies
    3.2 Product Benchmarking- Major Companies
    3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
    3.4 Patent Analysis- Major Companies
    3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
    4. Ionic Liquids Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium Premium
4.1 Major startup company analysis:
    4.1.1 Investment
    4.1.2 Revenue
    4.1.3 Product portfolio
    4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Ionic Liquids Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium
    5.1Regulatory Framework Overview
    5.2New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
    5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
    5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. Ionic Liquids Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porters Five Force Model
        6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
        6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
        6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
    6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. Ionic Liquids Market – Strategic Analysis
    7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunity Analysis
    7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
    7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. Ionic Liquids Market – By Type (Market size –US$ Million/Billion)
    8.1 Ammonium
    8.2 Phosphonium
    8.3 Thiazolium
    8.4 Pyridinium
    8.5 Imidazolium
    8.6 Others
9. Ionic Liquids Market – By Application (Market size –US$ Million/Billion)
    9.1 Supercapacitors
    9.2 Solvent & Catalyst
    9.3 Lithium-ion Batteries
    9.4 Food Colorants
    9.5 Gear Oils
    9.6 Biofuels
    9.7 Adhesives
    9.8 Inks
    9.9 Others
10. Ionic Liquids Market - By End-Use Industry (Market Size -US$ Million/Billion)
    10.1 Automotive
        10.1.1 Passenger Vehicles
        10.1.2 Light Commercial Vehicles
        10.1.3 Heavy Commercial Vehicles
    10.2 Paper & Pulp
    10.3 Electrical & Electronics
    10.4 Pharmaceuticals
    10.5 Food & Beverage
    10.6 Energy Generation
        10.6.1 Solar Energy
        10.6.2 Nuclear Energy
        10.6.3 Others
    10.7 Chemicals
    10.8 Others
11. Ionic Liquids Market - By Geography (Market Size -US$ Million/Billion)
    11.1 North America
        11.1.1 USA
        11.1.2 Canada
        11.1.3 Mexico
    11.2 Europe
        11.2.1 UK
        11.2.2 Germany
        11.2.3 France
        11.2.4 Italy
        11.2.5 Netherlands
        11.2.6 Spain
        11.2.7 Belgium
        11.2.8 Rest of Europe
    11.3 Asia-Pacific
        11.3.1 China
        11.3.2 Japan
        11.3.3 India
        11.3.4 South Korea
        11.3.5 Australia and New Zeeland
        11.3.6 Indonesia
        11.3.7 Taiwan
        11.3.8 Malaysia
        11.3.9 Rest of APAC
    11.4 South America
        11.4.1 Brazil
        11.4.2 Argentina
        11.4.3 Colombia
        11.4.4 Chile
        11.4.5 Rest of South America
    11.5 Rest of the World
        11.5.1 Middle East
            11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            11.5.1.2 UAE
            11.5.1.3 Israel
            11.5.1.4 Rest of the Middle East
        11.5.2 Africa
            11.5.2.1 South Africa
            11.5.2.2 Nigeria
            11.5.2.3 Rest of Africa
12. Ionic Liquids Market – Entropy
    12.1 New Product Launches
    12.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
13. Ionic Liquids Market – Industry/Competition Segment Analysis Premium
    13.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
    13.2 Market Share at Global Level - Major companies
    13.3 Market Share by Key Region - Major companies
    13.4 Market Share by Key Country - Major companies
    13.5 Market Share by Key Application - Major companies
    13.6 Market Share by Key Product Type/Product category - Major companies
14. Ionic Liquids Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium
15. Ionic Liquids Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials, and Developments
    15.1 Company 1
    15.2 Company 2
    15.3 Company 3
    15.4 Company 4
    15.5 Company 5
    15.6 Company 6
    15.7 Company 7
    15.8 Company 8
    15.9 Company 9
    15.10 Company 10 and more
    "*Financials would be provided on a best effort basis for private companies"

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

1.US Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
2.Canada Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Mexico Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
4.Brazil Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
5.Argentina Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
6.Peru Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
7.Colombia Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
8.Chile Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
10.UK Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
11.Germany Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
12.France Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
13.Italy Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
14.Spain Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
16.China Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
17.India Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
18.Japan Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
19.South Korea Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
20.South Africa Ionic Liquids Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
21.North America Ionic Liquids By Application
22.South America Ionic Liquids By Application
23.Europe Ionic Liquids By Application
24.APAC Ionic Liquids By Application
25.MENA Ionic Liquids By Application
26.BASF SE, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
27.Evonik Industries, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
28.Solvay S.A., Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
29.Merck KGAA, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
30.The Chemours Company, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
31.Proionic, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
32.Solvionic SA, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
33.Ionic Liquids Technologies Gmbh, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
34.Strem Chemicals Inc., Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
35.Coorstek Specialty Chemicals, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
36.Reinste Nanoventure, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
37.Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Pvt. Ltd., Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)