APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

The APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market size is projected to reach a value of US$256.3 million by the end of 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2022-2027. In operations for mining processing, insoluble salts, including carbonates, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, magnesium and silicate fall out of process water and solutions. Scale buildup on processing machinery can limit pipe volume. Scale formation is prevented by antiscalants used in mining. These polymer chemistries reduce scale in a variety of mineral processing applications, including Merrill Crowe circuits and process water. China is the dominating country as it held the largest APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market share in 2021 up to 46%. The growth of the coal mining activities in the APAC region is the primary factor driving the APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market growth. However, in 2020, there was a temporary suspension of mining activities in APAC due to strict government-led measures such as restrictions on movement, lockdown and other factors. This created roadblock for the APAC Antiscalant For Mining industry growth. In 2021, to strengthen the economy from the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic mining production was encouraged by the APAC countries. This, in turn, accelerated the APAC Antiscalant For Mining industry growth. Moreover, the surge in copper mining production in the APAC region is fueling the demand for antiscalants. This factor is propelling the APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market size growth.

The "APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market Report–Forecast (2022-2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market. 

The phosphonates segment held the significant APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market share in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Phosphonates offer efficacy at low doses by combining several functions into one molecule. As a stabilizer, they are used in the processing of aluminum, iron, copper, gold and more. Ozone and hydrogen peroxide both oxidize phosphonate antiscalants. The coordination of phosphonate with dissolved calcium ions leads to higher phosphonate oxidation. This prevents scaling and efficiently removes inorganic salt scaling. Thus, because of the above-mentioned points, antiscalant is used in mining the prevent phosphonate scaling. This factor is accelerating the segmental growth of the APAC antiscalant market growth.

The coal segment held the largest APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market share in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Antiscalants are employed in coal mining to sustain the membrane layer's filtration flow at optimal rates by halting or delaying the development of barium, strontium sulfate, silicate and metallic oxides. The increasing investment by international coal companies, government initiatives and other factors are fueling the growth of the coal mining activities in the APAC region. For instance, according to the recent data released by the Indian Ministry of Coal, in 2021, the total coal production in India was 777.31 MT (Provisional), an increase of 8.55 percent. The amount of coal produced by CIL in 2021–22 was 622.640 MT, representing a rise of 4.43 percent. Moreover, according to the Australian Government, in 2020, the coal production in Northern Queensland, Australia was 3,620,121 tons and in 2021, it was 4,193,11 tons, an increase of 15.82%. Hence, the surge in coal mining production in the APAC region is fueling the demand for antiscalants. This, in turn, is propelling the market growth.

China is the dominating country as it held the largest APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market share in 2021 up to 46%. The Chinese economy is fueled by the growth of mining activities in the country. The key mining ores produced by China are coal, copper, aluminum and more. The increasing demand for power generation, new mining projects and others are the key determinants driving the growth of coal mining in China. For instance, in February 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission approved the commencement of three coal mine construction projects in Inner Mongolia and Shaanxi in China. The total production capacity is expected to reach 19 million tons per year. Moreover, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics, China is the largest producer of coal in the world, producing 367.83 million tons of fuel in May 2022, or 11.87 million tons per day. Therefore, the growth in coal mining production in China is boosting the demand for antiscalants. This factor is benefiting the APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market size growth.

The increasing number of new mining projects in APAC to meet the growing industrial demand is fueling the growth of the mining industry in APAC. In 2019, the construction of a new coal mine began in Australia. Initial investments in the project reached over A$800 million (US$ 554 million). The project is scheduled to be operational by 2023. Moreover, in March 2021, the Indian government-run Coal India Ltd (CIL) approved 32 mining projects to replace imports and get closer to its goal of producing 1 billion tonnes of coal by 2023–2034. Hence, the growth of the new mining products in APAC is bolstering the demand for antiscalants. This, in turn, is driving the market growth. 

Aantiscalants are utilized in aluminum mining to prevent the formation of calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, magnesium and more. This ensures the prevention of corrosion and rust. For instance, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in 2020, aluminum production in China was 37,100 thousand metric tons and in 2021, it was 39,000 thousand metric tons, an increase of 5.1%. Also, in 2020, aluminum production in Australia was 1,580 thousand metric tons and in 2021, it was 1,600 thousand metric tons, an increase of 1.3%. Therefore, the surging production of aluminum is fueling the demand for antiscalants. This factor is aiding the market growth. 

Environmental Concerns associated with Antiscalant for Mining 

Despite antiscalants' inherent effectiveness, their use is becoming more closely linked to a variety of operational and environmental problems, such as membrane fouling and increased biofilm formation. Concentrated streams of antiscalant compounds that have been rejected are frequently released into water bodies, although the immediate and long-term impacts on marine and aquatic habitats are still unknown. Therefore, these limitations could limit the growth of the antiscalant for the mining market in the APAC region. Moreover, a restriction of the antiscalant could emerge from extra cost increases caused by the treatment of residues in mining. Thus, such environmental concerns may restrict the APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market growth during the projected forecast period.

Technology launches, acquisitions and increased R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market. The top 10 companies in the APAC Antiscalant For Mining Market are: