| Product Code: ETC12073090 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Belgium continued to be a key destination for alkyl ketene dimers imports, with top suppliers including Metropolitan France, China, Netherlands, Germany, and Italy. Despite a substantial decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the market remained highly concentrated, as indicated by the increasing HHI. The negative CAGR from 2020 to 2024 suggests a challenging period for the industry, possibly influenced by various factors such as regulatory changes or shifts in demand. Monitoring the market dynamics and competitive landscape will be crucial for stakeholders to navigate these evolving conditions effectively.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Overview |
3.1 Belgium Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly paper products |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of alkyl ketene dimers in paper manufacturing |
4.2.3 Rise in research and development activities to improve the efficiency and quality of alkyl ketene dimers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in alkyl ketene dimers production |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations impacting the production and usage of alkyl ketene dimers |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative paper sizing agents affecting market growth |
5 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Trends |
6 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Types |
6.1 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder AKD, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsified AKD, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Sizing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile Processing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Pulp & Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Form |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsion, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Function |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrophobic Agent, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of paper mills using alkyl ketene dimers in Belgium |
8.2 Research and development investment in alkyl ketene dimers technology |
8.3 Number of patents filed for alkyl ketene dimers innovations |
8.4 Environmental impact assessment of alkyl ketene dimers production and usage |
8.5 Adoption rate of alkyl ketene dimers in different paper grades |
9 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Belgium Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |