Product Code: ETC4489450 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
Concentrated nitric acid is used primarily in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and various industrial chemicals. In the UK, this market involves manufacturing, distribution, and applications across agriculture, chemical synthesis, and metallurgy sectors.
The United Kingdom`s concentrated nitric acid market is driven by its crucial role in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and specialty chemicals. Growing agricultural activities and industrial applications requiring nitric acid-based products contribute to market expansion. Key drivers include increasing agricultural productivity demands, rising investments in chemical manufacturing facilities, and technological advancements improving production efficiency and environmental sustainability.
In the UK, the concentrated nitric acid market faces challenges related to environmental regulations and sustainability concerns. Nitric acid production processes traditionally generate nitrogen oxides (NOx), contributing to air pollution and acid rain formation. Compliance with stringent emissions standards requires investment in cleaner production technologies and adoption of emission abatement techniques like catalytic converters and scrubbers. Moreover, fluctuating raw material prices, particularly for ammonia and natural gas, impact production costs and profitability margins. Market volatility and geopolitical factors affecting raw material supply chains further compound operational uncertainties. Successfully navigating these challenges necessitates strategic investments in sustainable practices, efficient resource management, and regulatory compliance.
The UKs chemical industry, including the concentrated nitric acid market, is influenced by government policies focused on environmental sustainability and industrial innovation. Regulations aimed at reducing industrial emissions and promoting green chemistry have impacted the production processes within this market. Government support for research into alternative and eco-friendly chemical production methods has encouraged the adoption of sustainable practices in the nitric acid market.
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 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Strong, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Fuming, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Ammonium Nitrate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Adipic Acid, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Nitrobenzene, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Toluene Diisocyanate, 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market, By End Use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Agrochemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Explosives, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Concentrated Nitric Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |