Research and Markets: Sizing & Thickening Agents Market 2015 - Analysis & Global Forecasts to 2020 for the $20 Billion Industry
30 June 2015 - 5:36PM
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Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5g8xrc/sizing_and) has
announced the addition of the "Sizing & Thickening Agents
Market by type, Application & by Region - Global Trends &
Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.
The global sizing & thickening agents market is projected to
reach a value of $20.7 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 5.7% from
2015.
The global sizing & thickening agents market is dominated by
North America and Europe. Developing countries are the leading
exporters of sizing & thickening agents to North America and
Europe. European and Middle Eastern countries have been increasing
their production of sizing & thickening agents. The
Asia-Pacific region is projected to have the highest growth rate of
6.5% from 2015 to 2020. Developments in industries such as paper,
textiles, and growing demand for convenience food products in the
Asia-Pacific region drive the sizing & thickening agents
market.
Starch and starch derivatives are the most common natural sizing
agents and polyvinyl alcohol is the most common synthetic polymer
used for sizing. Natural starch and its derivatives constitute a
large share of the sizing agents used in the global textile
industry and could remain the predominant ingredient as a sizing
agent as well as in combination with different sizing agents.
Synthetic sizing agents are prepared by a combination of chemicals.
PVA is used in textile industries as a warp sizing for yarns to
prevent breakage during weaving; various grades of PVA are selected
for use depending on the yarn, machine type, and other components
of the sizing solution.
Thickeners or thickening agents are used to increase the
viscosity of solutions. Usually, thickening agents are classified
as food-grade thickeners and non-food grade thickeners. Food
thickeners are used as additives in the food industry. These food
thickeners are required to be approved by various food regulatory
bodies.
The food & beverages sector is the dominant application for
sizing & thickening agents. Thickening agents are widely used
in various food & beverage products. A thickener helps in the
modification of texture and viscosity of food systems and enhances
their sensory properties. Food thickeners are mostly derived either
from polysaccharides such as starches, vegetable gums, and pectin
or proteins. The market for natural thickeners, which includes
starches and hydro-colloids, is driven by the growing consciousness
among consumers for natural products. The increase in prices of
hydro-colloids is hindering the growth of the market. Emerging
markets, such as China and India, have potential demand for
hydro-colloids due to their huge population and increasing
consumption of convenience food.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
5 Market Overview
6 Industry Trends
7 Sizing & Thickening Agents Market, By Type
8 Sizing & Thickening Agents Market, By Application
9 Sizing & Thickening Agents Market, By Region
10 Competitive Landscape
11 Company Profiles
- ADM
- AKZO Nobel
- Ashland
- BASF.
- Cargill, Incorporated
- CP Kelco
- Dupont
- FMC Corp
- Ingredion
- DOW Chemicals
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