Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Type (Wax, Emulsion, and Others), By Grade (Technical Grade, Reagent Grade, and Chemical Grade), By Application (Printing & Writing Paper, Cardboard, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Euro

The alkyl ketene dimer market is estimated to be valued at USD 375.9 Mn in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2025 to 2032. Alkyl ketene dimer is a wax product used primarily in the paper industry as a sizing agent. alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) reacts with cellulose fibers to form a water-resistant skin on the paper surface, thereby increasing the paper's resistance to the penetration and absorption of water and oils. It is commonly applied to paper during manufacturing either by spraying or surface application. As the global paper industry has been growing steadily with rising demand for various paper products, the market for AKD as a vital sizing agent has also witnessed continual expansion over the years.

Market Dynamics:

The global AKD market has been witnessing positive growth based on increasing paper production worldwide. Rising paper consumption for packaging, printing, and writing purposes among others is driving higher utilization of AKD to enhance the quality of paper products. However, stringent environmental regulations regarding emissions from AKD manufacturing plants pose a challenge for industry players. At the same time, developing regions with growing industrialization and improving living standards are presenting new opportunities. Additionally, the emerging application of AKD as a surface protecting agent in other industries like textiles is creating new avenues for market participants.

Key Features of the Study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global AKD market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global AKD market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Aries Chemical, Inc., Arakawa Chemical Industries., Atlas Organics Private Limited, GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., Haihang Industry, Kemira Oyj, Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Oleon NV, Plasmine Technology, Inc., SEIKO PMC, Tiancheng, Brightgreen, Vertellus, Solenis, and Finor Piplaj Chemicals
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global AKD market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global AKD market

• By Type:
• Wax
• Emulsion
• Others
• By Grade:
• Technical Grade
• Reagent Grade
• Chemical Grade
• By Application:
• Printing & Writing Paper
• Cardboard
• Others (Newspapers, etc.)
• By Region:
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
• Company Profiles:
• Aries Chemical, Inc.
• Arakawa Chemical Industries.
• Atlas Organics Private Limited
• GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
• Haihang Industry
• Kemira Oyj
• Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
• Oleon NV
• Plasmine Technology, Inc.
• SEIKO PMC
• Tiancheng
• Brightgreen
• Vertellus
• Solenis
• Finor Piplaj Chemicals