Study Predicts Titanium Dioxide Market to Reach $17.12 Billion by 2020

ALBANY, NY - Transparency Market Research has published a new market report, Titanium Dioxide Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020. According to the report, the global titanium dioxide market was valued at $13.14 billion in 2013 and is anticipated to reach $17.12 billion by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 3.8 percent from 2014 to 2020.

Major raw materials used in the production of titanium dioxide include mineral sources such as ilmenite and rutile. Major processes used in the manufacturing of titanium dioxide include sulfate and chloride.

Demand for lightweight vehicles has increased due to rising demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. This trend is estimated to continue during the forecast period. Polycarbonate, a thermoplastic, is used as a substitute for metal- and glass-based automotive parts in lightweight materials. However, low scratch resistance of polycarbonate has restrained its market growth. Titanium dioxide is one of the major coating materials used to coat polycarbonate. Therefore, rising demand for lightweight vehicles coupled with increasing demand for polycarbonate has been a major factor driving the market for titanium dioxide. Demand for titanium dioxide nanoparticles has increased in the recent times and is projected to also drive growth of the titanium dioxide market during the forecast period. There has been an increase in the number of stringent regulations in the titanium dioxide market due to environmental and health hazards associated with the product, and is one of the major factors hampering the market. Rising demand for coatings in photovoltaic modules that will increase their efficiency is likely to offer high growth opportunities in the market for titanium dioxide.

Based on application, demand for titanium dioxide has been segregated into four major segments: paints and coatings, plastic, paper, and others. Paints and coatings was the largest application segment for titanium dioxide in 2013 and accounted for over 50 percent of the market share in that year. This trend is expected to continue during the forecast period. Plastic is anticipated to be the fastest growing application segment owing to high growth in end-user industries such as packaging and automotive. Other application segments include niche application segments such as artificial fibers and inks.

Asia Pacific dominated the global titanium dioxide market with a share of over 40 percent in 2013. This trend is estimated to continue during the forecast period. Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the next few years due to high growth in several end-use industries in India and China.

The titanium dioxide market is consolidated in nature; and the top four players constituted over 50 percent of the global market share in 2013. Major players in the titanium dioxide market include DuPont, Cristal Global, Kronos Worldwide and Tronox Ltd.

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Superior scratch and stain resistance are challenging properties to impart into a cost effective, environmentally responsible UV coating. The inherently high viscosity and rapid cure times negatively impact a coating’s ability to flow and level onto the substrate, resulting in suboptimal durability and finish quality.

With the increasing regulatory & environmental requirements and the growing expectations of end users, the development of a high-performance water-borne coating system has become a challenge. Silicones have long been used to improve weatherability, water resistance and mar resistance, but the incorporation of silicone materials into waterborne organic resin compositions is often difficult due to fundamental incompatibility and immiscibility.