Metal Finishing Chemicals

Countries covered: United States US demand to reach $2.2 billion in 2013 Demand for metal finishing chemicals in the US is forecast to grow 2.4 percent per year to $2.2 billion in 2013. Although this represents a deceleration from the 2003- 2008 period due to pricing moderation and macroeconomic slowdown, advances will be supported by above average gains in the large transportation equipment market. In addition, increasingly stringent environmental and worker safety regulations will help increase demand for higher-value and safer alternatives. However, gains will be limited by continued trends toward the use of plastics, which typically require less finishing, in applications where metals have traditionally been employed. Plating chemicals to remain largest product type Plating chemicals will continue to account for the majority of metal finishing chemical demand -- about 56 percent of the total in 2013. However, plating chemicals and surface cleaners, which are used in widely established markets, will only post gains comparable to the overall average. Also restraining demand will be environmental pressures that have caused some metal finishing firms to adopt chemical recycling processes. For instance, certain solvents are now being recycled and reused in closed loop systems, diminishing the need for new products. Conversion coatings and proprietary chemicals are expected to register slightly above average growth, benefitting from new product developments. Please Note: Freedonia requires that, for PDF orders, clients sign a confidentiality agreement prior to fulfillment of PDF email delivery.

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Transportation equipment market to grow the fastest
Through 2013, the transportation equipment market is expected to record the most rapid gains. Metal finishing chemical consumption in this industry will be boosted by a rebound in transportation equipment production (especially motor vehicles). In addition, the development of alternatives to chrome, in particular for the replacement of hexavalent chromates, will support demand for higher-value metal finishing chemicals. Factors that will negatively affect demand include the continuing replacement of metals by plastics in many automotive and other transportation equipment parts, due to their lower cost, lighter weight, superior corrosion resistance and other performance advantages.

Gold plating solutions to support electronics market The electronics and electrical equipment market will remain the second largest market. However, growth in this sector will be well-below average as manufacturing of these items continues to move offshore. Additionally, the trend toward smaller, yet more powerful and technologically sophisticated electronic components will restrain demand in volume terms. Nonetheless, growth will be supported by the use of higher-priced finishing chemicals, including precious metal (gold in particular) plating solutions.

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