Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market is estimated to be valued at USD 375.9 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 532.8 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 375.9 Mn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
5.10%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 532.8 Mn
Figure. Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Alkyl ketene dimer is a wax product used primarily in the paper industry as a sizing agent. alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) reacts with cellulose fibers to form a water-resistant skin on the paper surface, thereby increasing the paper's resistance to the penetration and absorption of water and oils. It is commonly applied to paper during manufacturing either by spraying or surface application. As the global paper industry has been growing steadily with rising demand for various paper products, the market for AKD as a vital sizing agent has also witnessed continual expansion over the years.
Market Dynamics:
The global AKD market has been witnessing positive growth based on increasing paper production worldwide. Rising paper consumption for packaging, printing, and writing purposes among others is driving higher utilization of AKD to enhance the quality of paper products. However, stringent environmental regulations regarding emissions from AKD manufacturing plants pose a challenge for industry players. At the same time, developing regions with growing industrialization and improving living standards are presenting new opportunities. Additionally, the emerging application of AKD as a surface protecting agent in other industries like textiles is creating new avenues for market participants.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global AKD market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global AKD market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Aries Chemical, Inc., Arakawa Chemical Industries., Atlas Organics Private Limited, GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., Haihang Industry, Kemira Oyj, Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Oleon NV, Plasmine Technology, Inc., SEIKO PMC, Tiancheng, Brightgreen, Vertellus, Solenis, and Finor Piplaj Chemicals
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global AKD market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global AKD market
Detailed Segmentation-
By Type:
Wax
Emulsion
Others
By Grade:
Technical Grade
Reagent Grade
Chemical Grade
By Application:
Printing & Writing Paper
Cardboard
Others (Newspapers, etc.)
By Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
Aries Chemical, Inc.
Arakawa Chemical Industries.
Atlas Organics Private Limited
GO YEN Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
Haihang Industry
Kemira Oyj
Longkou Longpai Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Oleon NV
Plasmine Technology, Inc.
SEIKO PMC
Tiancheng
Brightgreen
Vertellus
Solenis
Finor Piplaj Chemicals
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Type
Market Snippet, By Grade
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trend
4. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market - COVID-19
Impact Analysis
5. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Wax
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Emulsion
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Others
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
6. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Grade, 2020-2032 (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Technical Grade
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Reagent Grade
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Chemical Grade
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
7. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Printing & Writing Paper
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Cardboard
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Others (Newspapers, etc.)
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
8. Global Alkyl Ketene Dimer Market, By Region, 2020-2032 (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
North America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Countries
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Countries
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Countries
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Countries
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn)