Magnesium Chloride Market Overview
Magnesium Chloride Market Size is estimated to reach US$261.1 million by 2027 after growing at
a CAGR of 4.2% from 2022-2027. Magnesium Chloride is an inorganic compound that
is obtained as mineral salt from seawater and brine. The compound as sea salt
concentrate is known as bischofite which is highly soluble in water and has a tendency
to absorb moisture from the environment. Magnesium chloride has various
industrial applications like it is used in the construction sector for cement
production, in agriculture for crop yielding, in medical as medicine ingredient
and also it is used in anti-icing of roads. The drivers for the magnesium
chloride market are an increase in construction
activities, a growing volume of textile production, and an increase in demand for
salt from cold climate countries. However, magnesium chloride due to its high
solubility does not work appropriately under wet conditions on roads and also
its storage cost is high. The availability of substitutes such as earthbound has
become a friendly option for magnesium chloride in road care work, which can
hamper the growth of magnesium chloride industry.
COVID-19 Impact
The lockdown and other restrictions like social distancing, quarantining imposed by the governments in countries to prevent the spreading of COVID-19, harmed industrial productivity. Magnesium chloride is used in the construction sector in cement, wall lining and in the textile sector, it is used in stabilization for fabric dying. Hence all these sectors halted their operations due to shortage of labor, restriction on movement of people, and supplies of raw material. For instance, as per International Construction and Infrastructure Surveys, the construction and infrastructure activities across the world went down in Q1 of 2020 with China in the Asia-Pacific region having the sharpest workload contraction followed by U.S and UK. Also, as per European Union reports the production and retail sales in Q3 of 2020 for EU countries dropped by 15% & 9.4% for clothing and 7% & 9.7% for textiles. Hence such a decrease in activities in the construction and textile sector will lead to less usage of magnesium chloride, thereby harming the magnesium chloride industry.
Magnesium Chloride Market Report Coverage
The report: “Magnesium Chloride Market – Forecast (2022 – 2027)”, by IndustryARC,
covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Magnesium Chloride Market
By Product Type – Anhydrous
Magnesium Chloride and Hexahydrate Magnesium Chloride.
By Application –
Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Building Material, Alloying Element, De-icing
application, Road Stabilization, and Others.
By End User – Metallurgy, Construction (Residential,
Commercial), Infrastructure (Highway roads, Street roads), Textiles, Paper,
Pharmaceutical, and Others.
By Geography - North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico),
Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherland, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of
Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New
Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil,
Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), and Rest of the World (Middle
East and Africa).
Key Takeaways
- Asia-Pacific dominates the magnesium chloride market as the region is a hub for major construction, paper, textile, and pharmaceutical industry in countries like China, India, Japan
- The extreme winter condition faced by the North American region can create demand for magnesium chloride salt for road maintenance and de-icing, thereby providing growth opportunities for the magnesium chloride global consumption scenario industry.
- Magnesium
chloride is a mobile nutrient and helps to correct magnesium deficiency in plants
via foliar feeding. Hence such application will create a demand for magnesium
chloride in gardening and horticulture.
Figure: Asia-Pacific Magnesium Chloride Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Million)
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Magnesium Chloride Market Segment – By Product Type
Hexahydrate magnesium chloride held the
largest share in the magnesium chloride market in
2021, with a share of over 32%. These inorganic salts have high water
solubility and are rich moisture absorbent, hence they have high applications
in sectors like construction, paper, textiles, medicine, etc. Hexahydrate magnesium chloride is used in the
construction sector during cement production and as raw material in paper and
textile mills. The
growing developments in these sectors have increased their production output,
which will have a positive impact on the demand for hexahydrate magnesium
chloride in them. For instance, in 2021 US$58 billion worth of construction projects were
tendered in Saudi Arabia in June, showing a rapid acceleration in projects
undertaking. As per the July 2019 report of the Indian Paper Manufacturing
Association, the Indian Paper Industry grew by 7%. Moreover, as per the U.S
Bureau of Economic Analysis, the output of textile manufacturing in the US in
2019 was US$18.79 billion which was 23.8% more from 2009. The increase in output
in such sectors will lead to more usage of hexahydrate magnesium chloride in them,
which will have a positive impact on the magnesium chloride industry.
Magnesium Chloride Market Segment – By Application
Building material held the largest share in the
magnesium chloride market in 2021, with a share of
over 41%. This owns to factors like the magnesium chloride-based foam concrete,
tiles, building boards are used in the construction industry as an alternative
to gypsum plasterboard, fiber cement, and other sheeting material. They are
also used in interior-exterior applications like sheathing, wall/ceil lining,
and prefabricated wall systems. The growing number of construction &
infrastructure projects in various countries will have a positive impact on the
usage of magnesium chloride as a building material. For instance, as per the 2021 report of the U.S Census
Bureau, construction activities in the U.S increased with residential construction showing an increase of
4.1% in November. In preparation for the 2021 Expo, Dubai awarded about 47
construction contracts with a total value of US$ 3 billion. Also, in
2021, Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning five new integrated
projects that would provide 4800 housing units. Hence, the undertaking of such
new projects will lead to more usage of magnesium chloride for tiles,
plasterboard, and wall lining.
Magnesium Chloride Market Segment – By End User
The construction segment held the largest
share in the magnesium chloride market in 2021,
with a share of over 35%. Magnesium chloride is high in moisture absorption, rapid
hardening, strength and also is good fire resistance. Hence due to such
high features, it is used in cement production in the construction sector. The increase
in the volume of construction activities has positively impacted the demand for
magnesium chloride. For instance, in
the December 2021 report of the European Union, building construction increased
by 4.6% from last year and civil engineering by 3.3%. The Sultanate Ministry of Finance of
Oman, in 2021 $3.4bn will be spent on infrastructure projects including basic facilities like hotels,
resorts, etc. Also, as
per October 2021 reports of Infrastructure Australia, the major infrastructure
activity relating to commercial buildings, civil infrastructure, and
residential will double in the next three years. Such an increase in productivity
of the construction sector will lead to more usage of magnesium chloride for
cement, thereby having a positive impact on the magnesium chloride industry.
Magnesium Chloride Market Segment – By Geography
Asia-Pacific held the largest share in the magnesium chloride market in 2021, with a share of over 43%. This owns to factor like the region consisting of countries like China, India, Japan that have major end-user of magnesium chloride such as construction, textile, paper, etc. with China being the largest producer of paper. The rapid development in these sectors has positively impacted the demand for magnesium chloride in them. For instance, in 2019 National Development and Reform Commission of China approved 26 infrastructure projects estimated to be completed by 2023. Also, as per the Ministry of Textiles, total cloth production in India was increased by 9% during April-Jan 2020, and cloth production in the decentralized sector was increased by 9% in 2020. Moreover, as per the National Bureau of Statistics, paper production in China increased by 8% in 2020 compared to last year. Magnesium Chloride is used in the construction sector for cement production and other interior application, in textile for dye process, and as raw material for making printing paper. Hence increase in productivity of such sectors will lead to more usage of magnesium chloride in them, which will have a positive impact on the growth of the magnesium chloride industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
Magnesium Chloride Market Drivers
Increase in construction activities
Emerging economies, rapid urbanization, and various infrastructural developments undertaken by countries have increased the scale of construction activity. For instance, in 2021 Bahrain’s Ministry of Housing launched the Salman City Expansion project in which 1382 apartments will be constructed by the second quarter of 2023. Also, as per the State Council for the People’s Republic of China, in July 2021 China has approved projects related to the development of affordable rental homes. The building board made from magnesium chloride is used in the construction sector as an alternative to plywood, fiber cement. Hence the growing volume of construction activities will lead to more usage of magnesium chloride in the construction sector, thereby having a positive impact on the magnesium chloride industry.
Growing volume of textile production
Magnesium chloride is commonly used in textile mills during fabric dyeing and its high solubility in water makes it an efficient agent to neutralize and purify the textile wastewater containing reactive dye. The increase in the volume of textile manufacturing will have a positive impact on the demand for magnesium chloride in the textile sector. For instance, as per the 2021 report of the European Union, the production of non-durable goods like clothing items increased by 2.8% in July. Also, as per the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in 2021, the operating revenue of textile enterprises increased by US$650 billion showing a massive increase in production capacity. Such an increase in production volume will lead to more usage magnesium chloride to be used in the dying process and for treatment of textile wastewater, thereby having a positive impact on the growth of magnesium chloride market.
Magnesium Chloride Market Challenges
Availability of other substitutes
There are certain challenges regarding the use of magnesium chloride during road care work. The moisture-absorbing and water solubility abilities of magnesium chloride make it unfit to be used in rain-sensitive areas as the salt creates a slippery surface for roads with high content when it’s wet. Other environmental options like Earthbind which is a bio-based emulsion specifically formulated for dust suppression on unpaved surfaces are being considered as an effective substitute for magnesium chloride in road dust control and anti-icing work. Availability of such substitute can harm magnesium chloride market in North American region market where the countries face extreme winters.
Magnesium Chloride Industry Outlook
The companies to develop a strong regional presence and strengthen their market position, continuously engage in mergers and acquisitions. Magnesium Chloride top 10 companies include:
- Compass Minerals International
- Intrepid Potash Inc.
- Merck KGaA
- Skyline Chemical Corporation
- Shouguang Dingsheng Chemical Co. Ltd
- Weifang Yuze Chemicals Co. Ltd
- DEUSA International
- ICL Group Ltd.
- NikoMag
- Nedmag B.V
Recent Developments
- In 2021, Compass Minerals acquired a minority ownership stake in FORTRESS a North American fire retardant company. Hence the 45% investment will increase Compass Minerals mineral salt supplies to FORTRESS.
- In 2020, Merck KGaA opened its first inorganic salt production plant in Nantong, China. Hence the addition of such a new facility will enable the company to increase the global production and supply of its inorganic salt like magnesium chloride
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LIST OF TABLES
1.Global Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Form Market 2023-2030 ($M)1.1 By Form, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.Global Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Grade Market 2023-2030 ($M)
2.1 By Grade, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
3.Global Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
4.Global Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Form Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
4.1 By Form, Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
5.Global Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Grade Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
5.1 By Grade, Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
6.Global Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
7.North America Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Form Market 2023-2030 ($M)
7.1 By Form, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.North America Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Grade Market 2023-2030 ($M)
8.1 By Grade, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.North America Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
10.South America Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Form Market 2023-2030 ($M)
10.1 By Form, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.South America Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Grade Market 2023-2030 ($M)
11.1 By Grade, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.South America Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
13.Europe Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Form Market 2023-2030 ($M)
13.1 By Form, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.Europe Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Grade Market 2023-2030 ($M)
14.1 By Grade, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
15.Europe Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
16.APAC Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Form Market 2023-2030 ($M)
16.1 By Form, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
17.APAC Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Grade Market 2023-2030 ($M)
17.1 By Grade, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
18.APAC Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
19.MENA Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Form Market 2023-2030 ($M)
19.1 By Form, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
20.MENA Magnesium Chloride Market Analysis and Forecast By Grade Market 2023-2030 ($M)
20.1 By Grade, Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
21.MENA Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
LIST OF FIGURES
1.US Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)2.Canada Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Mexico Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
4.Brazil Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
5.Argentina Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
6.Peru Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
7.Colombia Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
8.Chile Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
10.UK Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
11.Germany Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
12.France Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
13.Italy Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
14.Spain Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
16.China Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
17.India Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
18.Japan Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
19.South Korea Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
20.South Africa Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
21.North America Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario By Application
22.South America Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario By Application
23.Europe Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario By Application
24.APAC Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario By Application
25.MENA Magnesium Chloride Global Consumption Scenario By Application