Wax Market by Product Type (Natural Wax, Synthetic Wax), Application (Adhesive & Sealant, Candles, Coatings & Polishing) - Global Forecast 2024-2030

Wax Market by Product Type (Natural Wax, Synthetic Wax), Application (Adhesive & Sealant, Candles, Coatings & Polishing) - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Wax Market size was estimated at USD 11.60 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 12.34 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 6.71% to reach USD 18.29 billion by 2030.

Global Wax MarketWaxes are a broad category of chemical compounds that are lipophilic, malleable solids at room temperature. They comprise higher alkanes and lipids with melting temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), which melt to form low-viscosity liquids. Waxes are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents such as hexane, benzene, and chloroform and insoluble in water. The emerging wax applications in diverse verticals, such as packaging, rubber, and candle manufacturing, enhance the market scope. However, fluctuating costs of raw materials and adverse environmental impacts may hamper the market development. Nevertheless, the rapid inclination toward natural bio-based waxes is expected to encourage their adoption across the end-use sectors.Regional InsightsThe wax market has maintained a significant position in the Americas region due to increasing applications in the packaging, paint, and pharmaceutical industries, among others. The rapid increase in the automobile sector and increasing infrastructure spending are foreseen to drive growth in the region. Increased demand from the leading major industries, such as paint & coating, food packaging, cosmetics, and adhesive and sealants, are driving the use of wax in the APAC region. The personal care and cosmetic industry is expected to offer considerable growth opportunities for the market primarily due to the presence of cosmetic industries in the region. Growing demand from the end-user industries and increasing discoveries in biotechnology in natural adhesives are expanding the use of wax in the EMEA region. The market has significant growth potential owing to the expansion of the building & construction industry in developed & developing nations worldwide, coupled with the growing use of paints & coatings in the architectural sector for exterior and interior applications.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Wax Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Wax Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Wax Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include 3M Company, Alfa Chemistry, ALTANA Group, Arya Chem Inc., AUS Wax Pty. Ltd., AWAX Group, BASF SE, Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P., CALWAX, Cepsa Comercial Petróleo, S.A.U., COSCHEM CO., LTD., Eni S.p.A., Evonik Industries AG, Exxon Mobil Corporation, H&R Group, HollyFrontier Corporation, Honeywell International, Inc., Ilumina Wax d.o.o., Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Innospec Inc., Kemipex, Lion Chemtech Co., Ltd., Lubrizol Corporation, Lukoil Company, Marcus Oil & Chemicals Private Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd., Petróleo Brasileiro S.A, Redox Ltd., Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd., Sasol Ltd., SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited, Shell PLC, TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG, The Dow Chemical Company, The International Group, Inc., and Trecora Chemicals.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Wax Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Product Type
Natural Wax
Fossil Wax
Montan Wax
Petroleum Wax
Non-Fossil Wax
Animal Wax
Vegetable Wax
Synthetic Wax
Fully Synthetic Wax
Fischer Tropsch
Polymeric Wax
Partially Synthetic Wax
Application
Adhesive & Sealant
Candles
Coatings & Polishing
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Food
Packaging
Pharmaceuticals
Tire & Rubber
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Wax Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Wax Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Wax Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Wax Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Wax Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Wax Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Growing applications of wax owing to water resistance and abrasion resistance properties
5.1.1.2. Increasing use of wax in personal care and cosmetics products
5.1.1.3. Rising adoption of waxes in the tire & rubber manufacturing
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Fluctuating cost of raw material
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Increasing demand for bio-based and natural wax
5.1.3.2. Emerging trend of premium decorative candles for home decor purpose
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Environmental concerns associated with wax disposal
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Wax Market, by Product Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Natural Wax
6.3.1. Fossil Wax
6.3.2.1. Montan Wax
6.3.2.2. Petroleum Wax
6.3.2. Non-Fossil Wax
6.3.3.1. Animal Wax
6.3.3.2. Vegetable Wax
6.3. Synthetic Wax
6.4.1. Fully Synthetic Wax
6.4.2.1. Fischer Tropsch
6.4.2.2. Polymeric Wax
6.4.2. Partially Synthetic Wax
7. Wax Market, by Application
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Adhesive & Sealant
7.3. Candles
7.4. Coatings & Polishing
7.5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
7.6. Food
7.7. Packaging
7.8. Pharmaceuticals
7.9. Tire & Rubber
8. Americas Wax Market
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Argentina
8.3. Brazil
8.4. Canada
8.5. Mexico
8.6. United States
9. Asia-Pacific Wax Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Australia
9.3. China
9.4. India
9.5. Indonesia
9.6. Japan
9.7. Malaysia
9.8. Philippines
9.9. Singapore
9.10. South Korea
9.11. Taiwan
9.12. Thailand
9.13. Vietnam
10. Europe, Middle East & Africa Wax Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Denmark
10.3. Egypt
10.4. Finland
10.5. France
10.6. Germany
10.7. Israel
10.8. Italy
10.9. Netherlands
10.10. Nigeria
10.11. Norway
10.12. Poland
10.13. Qatar
10.14. Russia
10.15. Saudi Arabia
10.16. South Africa
10.17. Spain
10.18. Sweden
10.19. Switzerland
10.20. Turkey
10.21. United Arab Emirates
10.22. United Kingdom
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
11.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
11.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
11.3.1. Merger & Acquisition
11.3.1.1. Trecora resources enters into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Balmoral funds
11.3.1.2. Awax acquires Sasol Wax GmbH to expand wax portfolio
11.3.1.3. International process plants acquires high-purity gas-to-liquids wax plant
11.3.2. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
11.3.2.1. NASTAR commits to Fluoro-Free Wax to protect the Snowpack from chemicals
11.3.3. New Product Launch & Enhancement
11.3.3.1. BASF launches wax-based pearliser for rinse-off cosmetics
11.3.3.2. Natura-Tec launches a 100% upcycled candle wax base
11.3.3.3. Shamrock Technologies offers sustainable bio-based wax additives
11.3.3.4. European Wax Center launches new and expanded pre- and post-wax product line
11.3.4. Investment & Funding
11.3.4.1. Tipp's Trifol receives €3m to scale waste plastic recycling process
12. Competitive Portfolio
12.1. Key Company Profiles
12.1.1. 3M Company
12.1.2. Alfa Chemistry
12.1.3. ALTANA Group
12.1.4. Arya Chem Inc.
12.1.5. AUS Wax Pty. Ltd.
12.1.6. AWAX Group
12.1.7. BASF SE
12.1.8. Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
12.1.9. CALWAX
12.1.10. Cepsa Comercial Petróleo, S.A.U.
12.1.11. COSCHEM CO., LTD.
12.1.12. Eni S.p.A.
12.1.13. Evonik Industries AG
12.1.14. Exxon Mobil Corporation
12.1.15. H&R Group
12.1.16. HollyFrontier Corporation
12.1.17. Honeywell International, Inc.
12.1.18. Ilumina Wax d.o.o.
12.1.19. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
12.1.20. Innospec Inc.
12.1.21. Kemipex
12.1.22. Lion Chemtech Co., Ltd.
12.1.23. Lubrizol Corporation
12.1.24. Lukoil Company
12.1.25. Marcus Oil & Chemicals Private Ltd.
12.1.26. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
12.1.27. Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd.
12.1.28. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A
12.1.29. Redox Ltd.
12.1.30. Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.
12.1.31. Sasol Ltd.
12.1.32. SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited
12.1.33. Shell PLC
12.1.34. TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG
12.1.35. The Dow Chemical Company
12.1.36. The International Group, Inc.
12.1.37. Trecora Chemicals
12.2. Key Product Portfolio
13. Appendix
13.1. Discussion Guide
13.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. WAX MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. WAX MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. WAX MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. WAX MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. WAX MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. WAX MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. WAX MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. WAX MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. WAX MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. WAX MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. AMERICAS WAX MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. AMERICAS WAX MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. UNITED STATES WAX MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. UNITED STATES WAX MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. ASIA-PACIFIC WAX MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. ASIA-PACIFIC WAX MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA WAX MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA WAX MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. WAX MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 20. WAX MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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