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Metallic Stearates Market was valued at US$ 4,438.6 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% over 2024-2030. Metallic stearates are metal soaps of stearic acid that are used in lubricants, release agents, stabilizers, and water repellants. The long chain of hydrocarbons makes them water-resistant and have a relatively high melting point. They are commonly used as plastics, rubbers, coatings, and in construction. The extensive use of polymers in various industries due to their properties such as high strength, durability, and lightweight nature are currently in the market.
The increasing awareness of sustainability has led to an opportunity for research on the incorporation of metallic stearates in PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) compounds that showed higher thermomechanical degradation during processing. Other than that bio-based metallic stearates are also coming up as an alternative to reduce carbon footprint compared to conventional metallic stearates. However owing to the adoption of stringent environmental regulations against the burning of metallic stearates and their disposal in water and soil causes air, water, and soil pollution respectively, people are switching to other alternatives.
According to statistics, global plastic production was almost 400 metric tons in 2021 and is expected to increase thus further increasing the use of metal stearates in the forecast years. However, with the growing global plastics and rubber industries along with increasing demand in cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications, the market is anticipated to grow in the forecast years.
Study Period
2024-2030Base Year
2023CAGR
4.60%Largest Market
Asia PacificFastest Growing Market
Asia Pacific
The market is expected to witness a significant growth due to the use of plastic, acid scavengers, mold release agents and lubricants in the plastic industry increases with zinc stearate driving the market. Zinc stearates are one of the most used releasing agents among all metallic stearates. The increasing interest in cosmetics among women around the world is serving as the main driver for the zinc metallic stearates market. They are hydrophobic, lipophilic, non-sticky and non-polar polyolefins but are soluble in polar solvents such as alcohols and ethers. Rising demands from several end-use industries such as pharmaceuticals for astringent, lubricant, mild antiseptic, and dental cement; the metal industry, the coating and paint industry, and the food industry as a nutrient supplement. Moreover, the increased demand for anti-foaming agents, paint smoothening agents, abrasive and light heat stabilizers, release agents for feet, drying lubricants, and waterproofing agents are anticipated to fuel the growth of zinc metallic stearates over the forecast years.
Report Benchmarks |
Details |
Report Study Period |
2024-2030 |
Market Size in 2023 |
US$ 4,438.6 million |
Market CAGR |
4.60% |
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By End User |
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The global metallic stearates market size was valued at US$ 4,438.6 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2024-2030.
The adoption of sustainable methods for the disposal of metallic stearates in an environmentally friendly manner is a key opportunity for companies to enhance their revenue over the forecast years.
The increase in the use of polymers and rubber in various high-end-use industries with its growing demand in automotive, construction, packaging, and electronics is a major trend in the metallic stearates market.
Dover Chemical Corporation, Valtris Specialty Chemicals, Peter Greven GmbH & Co. KG, Baerlocher GmbH, Faci S.p.A, Seoul Fine Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. are a few companies operating in metallic stearates market.
1.Executive Summary |
2.Global Metallic Stearates Market Introduction |
2.1.Global Metallic Stearates Market - Taxonomy |
2.2.Global Metallic Stearates Market - Definitions |
2.2.1. By Type |
2.2.2. By End User |
2.2.3. By Region |
3.Global Metallic Stearates Market Dynamics |
3.1. Drivers |
3.2. Restraints |
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
3.4. Trends |
3.5. Product Landscape |
3.6. New Product Launches |
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
4.Global Metallic Stearates Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 |
4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.Global Metallic Stearates Market By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.1. Zinc Stearates |
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.2. Calcium Stearates |
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.3. Magnesium Stearates |
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.4. Aluminium Stearates |
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.5. Lithium Stearates |
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.6. Sodium Stearates |
5.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.7. Others |
5.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.Global Metallic Stearates Market By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.1. Polymer & Rubber |
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.2. Pharmaceutical |
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.3. Cosmetics |
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.4. Building & Construction |
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.5. Paints & Coatings |
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.6. Others |
6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.Global Metallic Stearates Market By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.1. North America |
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.2. Europe |
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.5. Latin America |
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
8.North America Metallic Stearates Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.1. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
8.1.1.Zinc Stearates |
8.1.2.Calcium Stearates |
8.1.3.Magnesium Stearates |
8.1.4.Aluminium Stearates |
8.1.5.Lithium Stearates |
8.1.6.Sodium Stearates |
8.1.7.Others |
8.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
8.2.1.Polymer & Rubber |
8.2.2.Pharmaceutical |
8.2.3.Cosmetics |
8.2.4.Building & Construction |
8.2.5.Paints & Coatings |
8.2.6.Others |
8.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
8.3.1.United States of America (USA) |
8.3.2.Canada |
9.Europe Metallic Stearates Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
9.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
9.1.1.Zinc Stearates |
9.1.2.Calcium Stearates |
9.1.3.Magnesium Stearates |
9.1.4.Aluminium Stearates |
9.1.5.Lithium Stearates |
9.1.6.Sodium Stearates |
9.1.7.Others |
9.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
9.2.1.Polymer & Rubber |
9.2.2.Pharmaceutical |
9.2.3.Cosmetics |
9.2.4.Building & Construction |
9.2.5.Paints & Coatings |
9.2.6.Others |
9.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
9.3.1.Germany |
9.3.2.France |
9.3.3.Italy |
9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
9.3.5.Spain |
10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Metallic Stearates Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
10.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.1.1.Zinc Stearates |
10.1.2.Calcium Stearates |
10.1.3.Magnesium Stearates |
10.1.4.Aluminium Stearates |
10.1.5.Lithium Stearates |
10.1.6.Sodium Stearates |
10.1.7.Others |
10.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.2.1.Polymer & Rubber |
10.2.2.Pharmaceutical |
10.2.3.Cosmetics |
10.2.4.Building & Construction |
10.2.5.Paints & Coatings |
10.2.6.Others |
10.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.3.1.China |
10.3.2.India |
10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
10.3.4.Japan |
10.3.5.Rest of APAC |
11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Metallic Stearates Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
11.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.1.1.Zinc Stearates |
11.1.2.Calcium Stearates |
11.1.3.Magnesium Stearates |
11.1.4.Aluminium Stearates |
11.1.5.Lithium Stearates |
11.1.6.Sodium Stearates |
11.1.7.Others |
11.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.2.1.Polymer & Rubber |
11.2.2.Pharmaceutical |
11.2.3.Cosmetics |
11.2.4.Building & Construction |
11.2.5.Paints & Coatings |
11.2.6.Others |
11.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.3.1.GCC Countries |
11.3.2.South Africa |
11.3.3.Rest of MEA |
12.Latin America Metallic Stearates Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
12.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.1.1.Zinc Stearates |
12.1.2.Calcium Stearates |
12.1.3.Magnesium Stearates |
12.1.4.Aluminium Stearates |
12.1.5.Lithium Stearates |
12.1.6.Sodium Stearates |
12.1.7.Others |
12.2. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.2.1.Polymer & Rubber |
12.2.2.Pharmaceutical |
12.2.3.Cosmetics |
12.2.4.Building & Construction |
12.2.5.Paints & Coatings |
12.2.6.Others |
12.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.3.1.Brazil |
12.3.2.Mexico |
12.3.3.Rest of LA |
13. Competition Landscape |
13.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
13.2.1.Dover Chemical Corporation |
13.2.2.Valtris Specialty Chemicals |
13.2.3.Peter Greven GmbH & Co. KG |
13.2.4.Baerlocher GmbH |
13.2.5.Faci S.p.A |
13.2.6.Seoul Fine Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. |
13.2.7.IRRH Specialty Chemicals India Limited |
13.2.8.Akrochem Corporation |
13.2.9.Lumega Industries |
13.2.10.Sun Ace Kakoh (Pte.) Limited |
13.2.11.PMC Biogenix, Inc. |
13.2.12.James M. Brown Ltd. |
14. Research Methodology |
15. Appendix and Abbreviations |
Key Market Players