| Product Code: ETC12073029 | 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 | |
China import shipments of alkyl ketene dimers in 2024 continued to be dominated by key exporting countries such as India, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, and even China itself. Despite a decrease in concentration from very high in 2023 to high in 2024 according to the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at -4.28%. Furthermore, there was a notable decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024, with a decrease of -13.21%. This data suggests a challenging market environment with declining import volumes and changing dynamics among key players.

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 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable paper and packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of alkyl ketene dimers in the food packaging industry due to its barrier properties |
4.2.3 Rise in demand for specialty chemicals in China's manufacturing sector |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations leading to compliance challenges for manufacturers |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative products in the market |
5 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Trends |
6 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Types |
6.1 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder AKD, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsified AKD, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Sizing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile Processing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Pulp & Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Form |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsion, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market, By Function |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrophobic Agent, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of alkyl ketene dimers |
8.2 Number of research and development partnerships for product innovation |
8.3 Percentage of market share held by China in the global alkyl ketene dimers market |
9 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Alkyl Ketene Dimers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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