Product Code: ETC209496 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Feb 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 | |
The India thorium market has garnered significant attention due to the country`s abundant reserves of this radioactive element. Thorium is a potential alternative to uranium for nuclear power generation, and its utilization has gained momentum in recent years. India has one of the largest thorium reserves in the world, and there is increasing interest in harnessing its energy potential for sustainable power generation. The growing focus on nuclear energy and the exploration of thorium-based reactor technologies have contributed to the development of the thorium market in India.
Several factors drive the growth of the thorium market in India. Firstly, the need for clean and sustainable energy sources has led to renewed interest in nuclear power, and thorium`s potential as a nuclear fuel has attracted attention. Secondly, India strong commitment to expanding its nuclear power capacity as part of its energy mix has propelled the demand for thorium. Additionally, the country`s vast reserves of thorium provide a significant advantage in terms of availability and accessibility.
Despite the promising prospects, the thorium market in India faces several challenges. One of the primary challenges is the technological complexity associated with thorium-based nuclear reactors. Thorium reactors require advanced designs and face certain engineering and operational challenges that need to be overcome for widespread adoption. Moreover, the high initial costs of building thorium-based nuclear reactors and the long gestation period for establishing these facilities can be significant hurdles.
The Covid-19 pandemic had some impact on the thorium market in India, particularly in terms of project timelines and investments. The pandemic-induced disruptions in supply chains and workforce availability affected some ongoing nuclear projects, including those exploring thorium-based technologies. However, the long-term vision for nuclear energy in India remains intact, and the focus on thorium as a strategic energy resource is expected to continue.
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 India Thorium Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Thorium Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Thorium Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Industry Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Thorium Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 India Thorium Market Trends |
6 India Thorium Market, By Types |
6.1 India Thorium Market, By By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder Form, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Granular Form, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Thorium Market, By By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Nuclear Reactors, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Refractory Material Manufacturing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronic Equipment Coating, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Heat Resistant Ceramics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Toothpaste Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Welding, 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 India Thorium Market, By By Industry Vertical |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical & Petrochemical, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Energy & Power, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Aviation, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 India Thorium Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Thorium Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Thorium Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Thorium Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Thorium Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 India Thorium Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Thorium Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Thorium Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Thorium Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Industry Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Thorium Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Thorium Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Thorium Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |