Production and Market of Sodium Gluconate in China
Background
Sodium borohydride is a versatile water-soluble reducing agent exhibiting unique properties in organic synthesis. There are kinds of sodium borohydride: industrial grade and laboratory grade. Industrial grade can be produced by the Schlesinger route (with sodium hydride and trimethyl borate as raw materials) and the Bayer route.
In China, sodium borohydride is widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, intermediates, fine chemicals, electronic products, paper making, water treatment and perfume. Among them, pharmaceuticals is the largest application field showing a 73% share in volume in 2013, which is different from overseas markets where paper making is the dominant field. Its consumption in electronic products, paper making, water treatment and perfume is quite small.
The proportions of different application fields are showing some changes. Pharmaceuticals faced a small decline in volume share during 2009-2013, while the agrochemical and electronic industries are fast-growing. In the future, these two fields will be the promising applications of sodium borohydride in China.
Industrial affairs
The supply of sodium borohydride in China is superfluous at present, with just a 42.0% operating rate in 2013. Despite a steady increase in the past few years, the consumption volume of sodium borohydride in China is still small. As a result, there were no new entrants in the industry during 2010-2013.
Compared with 2003-2009, the production situation of sodium borohydride in 2010-2013 showed some differences. During 2010-2013, the capacity kept relatively stable at about 6,000 t/a with a CAGR of about 0.3%, which the corresponding growth rate in 2003-2009 was as high as 39.2%. In terms of output, it posted a CAGR of 25.9% in 2003-2009, which became merely about 8.8% in the past four years.
China's position
Currently, China is basically self-sufficient in sodium borohydride. Compared with its domestic output, the import volume is small. Many end-users in the country claimed that they use homemade sodium borohydride, which is able to meet their demand both in quality and price. Besides, China exports a small quantity of the product to overseas markets.
Purpose of report
CCM endeavours to provide market intelligence of the sodium borohydride industry in China, especially that in 2010-2013. This report has been made to reveal the market dynamics of the product, showing an in-depth analysis of its production and consumption information.
Applicable user
The following key aspects have been covered:
Forecast on the development trend of sodium borohydride’s production and demand including every application fields in China in 2014-2018 will be provided.
Value to client
Sodium borohydride is a versatile water-soluble reducing agent exhibiting unique properties in organic synthesis. There are kinds of sodium borohydride: industrial grade and laboratory grade. Industrial grade can be produced by the Schlesinger route (with sodium hydride and trimethyl borate as raw materials) and the Bayer route.
In China, sodium borohydride is widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, intermediates, fine chemicals, electronic products, paper making, water treatment and perfume. Among them, pharmaceuticals is the largest application field showing a 73% share in volume in 2013, which is different from overseas markets where paper making is the dominant field. Its consumption in electronic products, paper making, water treatment and perfume is quite small.
The proportions of different application fields are showing some changes. Pharmaceuticals faced a small decline in volume share during 2009-2013, while the agrochemical and electronic industries are fast-growing. In the future, these two fields will be the promising applications of sodium borohydride in China.
Industrial affairs
The supply of sodium borohydride in China is superfluous at present, with just a 42.0% operating rate in 2013. Despite a steady increase in the past few years, the consumption volume of sodium borohydride in China is still small. As a result, there were no new entrants in the industry during 2010-2013.
Compared with 2003-2009, the production situation of sodium borohydride in 2010-2013 showed some differences. During 2010-2013, the capacity kept relatively stable at about 6,000 t/a with a CAGR of about 0.3%, which the corresponding growth rate in 2003-2009 was as high as 39.2%. In terms of output, it posted a CAGR of 25.9% in 2003-2009, which became merely about 8.8% in the past four years.
China's position
Currently, China is basically self-sufficient in sodium borohydride. Compared with its domestic output, the import volume is small. Many end-users in the country claimed that they use homemade sodium borohydride, which is able to meet their demand both in quality and price. Besides, China exports a small quantity of the product to overseas markets.
Purpose of report
CCM endeavours to provide market intelligence of the sodium borohydride industry in China, especially that in 2010-2013. This report has been made to reveal the market dynamics of the product, showing an in-depth analysis of its production and consumption information.
Applicable user
- Production/sales managers in sodium borohydride enterprises
- Investors who are interested in the sodium borohydride industry in China and its downstream industries
The following key aspects have been covered:
- Key findings and market dynamics in the sodium borohydride industry
- Production situation of sodium borohydride (mainly in 2009-2013), including capacity, output, price, technology and competition among producers
- Consumption situation of sodium borohydride in 2010-2013 and introduction to major end-use segments
- Import & export analysis
- Forecast on production and consumption of sodium borohydride in 2014-2018
Forecast on the development trend of sodium borohydride’s production and demand including every application fields in China in 2014-2018 will be provided.
Value to client
- Informed by the market dynamics in the sodium borohydride industry in China
- gain information on key Chinese competitors in the industry
- Figure out the current production situation of the product in China and the development trend
- Gain the import and export situation in China in 2013
- Figure out the consumption changes of sodium borohydride in China and the development trend of different application fields
- Discover end users’ consumption situation in China
- Indentify and grasp the opportunities in the sodium borohydride industry and other related industries
- Desk research
- Telephone interview
- Producer
- Exporter
- End-user
- Government
- Industry association
- Technology provider
- Patent holder
- Network
- Import & export analysis
- Data processing and presentation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY
1 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SODIUM GLUCONATE INDUSTRY IN CHINA
1.1 Brief introduction of sodium gluconate
1.2 Historical development in China
2 BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND RAW MATERIAL
2.1 Technology
2.2 Raw material
3 SUPPLY AND DEMAND
3.1 Production
3.1.1 Current production situation
3.1.2 Producers
3.1.3 Price of SG
3.2 Import and Export
3.2.1 Import
3.2.2 Export
3.3 Consumption
3.3.1 Consumption of SG in recent years
3.3.2 Market segmentation
3.3.2.1 Concrete additive
3.3.2.2 Water quality steadying agent
3.3.2.3 Electroplating detergent
3.3.2.4 Others
4 CONCLUSION
5 FORECAST FOR 2013-2017
5.1 Important factors that influence the development of SG
5.2 Supply and demand forecast
5.3 Import and export forecast
INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY
1 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SODIUM GLUCONATE INDUSTRY IN CHINA
1.1 Brief introduction of sodium gluconate
1.2 Historical development in China
2 BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND RAW MATERIAL
2.1 Technology
2.2 Raw material
3 SUPPLY AND DEMAND
3.1 Production
3.1.1 Current production situation
3.1.2 Producers
3.1.3 Price of SG
3.2 Import and Export
3.2.1 Import
3.2.2 Export
3.3 Consumption
3.3.1 Consumption of SG in recent years
3.3.2 Market segmentation
3.3.2.1 Concrete additive
3.3.2.2 Water quality steadying agent
3.3.2.3 Electroplating detergent
3.3.2.4 Others
4 CONCLUSION
5 FORECAST FOR 2013-2017
5.1 Important factors that influence the development of SG
5.2 Supply and demand forecast
5.3 Import and export forecast
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.2-1 Historical development of SG in China
Table 2.1-1 Comparisons between fermentation method and catalytic oxidation method of SG
Table 3.1.2-1 Basic information of major SG enterprises in China as of H1 2013
Table 3.1.2-2 Production for major SG players in China, 2011-H1 2013
Table 3.1.3-1 Price quotes for SG of key producers in China, July 2013, USD/t
Table 3.3.1-1 Major downstream fields for SG in China
Table 1.2-1 Historical development of SG in China
Table 2.1-1 Comparisons between fermentation method and catalytic oxidation method of SG
Table 3.1.2-1 Basic information of major SG enterprises in China as of H1 2013
Table 3.1.2-2 Production for major SG players in China, 2011-H1 2013
Table 3.1.3-1 Price quotes for SG of key producers in China, July 2013, USD/t
Table 3.3.1-1 Major downstream fields for SG in China
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1-1 Chemical structural formula of sodium gluconate
Figure 2.1-1 Capacity proportion of different SG production methods in China, 2012
Figure 2.2-1 Capacity distribution of corn starch in China, 2012
Figure 2.2-2 Capacity and output of corn starch in China, 2006-2012
Figure 2.2-3 Capacity and output of glucose monohydrate in China, 2008-2012
Figure 2.2-4 Capacity and output of anhydrous glucose in China, 2008-2012
Figure 2.2-5 Capacity and output of glucose syrup in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.1.1-1 Capacity and output of SG in China, 2004-H1 2013
Figure 3.1.2-1 Capacity distribution of SG in China, 2012
Figure 3.1.2-2 Output distribution of SG in China, 2012
Figure 3.1.3-1 Ex-works price of technical-grade SG of Xiwang Sugar, 2009-July 2013
Figure 3.1.3-2 Market price of corn in China, 2009-2013
Figure 3.2.1-1 Import volume of SG in China, 2006-2012
Figure 3.2.2-1 Export volume of SG in China, 2006-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.1-1 Consumption of SG in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.1-2 Consumption structure of SG in China by volume, 2012
Figure 3.3.2.1-1 Consumption of SG in concrete additive in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.2.1-2 Output of cement in China, 2004-2012, million tonne
Figure 3.3.2.1-3 Capacity and output of ready mixed concrete in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.3.2.2-1 Consumption of SG in water quality steadying agent in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.2.3-1 Consumption of SG in electroplating detergent in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.2.4-1 Consumption of SG in other fields in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 5.2-1 Estimated output of China's SG, 2013-2017, tonne
Figure 5.2-2 Estimated SG consumption in China, 2013-2017, tonne
Figure 5.3-1 Estimated export volume of SG in China, 2013-2017, tonne
COMPANIES MENTIONE
Xiwang Sugar Holdings Company Limited
Shandong Fuyang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Shandong Baisheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Hebei Longyi Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Shandong Kaison Biochemical Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Tianyi Food Additive Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Wulong Chemical Industrial Stock Co., Ltd.
Figure 1.1-1 Chemical structural formula of sodium gluconate
Figure 2.1-1 Capacity proportion of different SG production methods in China, 2012
Figure 2.2-1 Capacity distribution of corn starch in China, 2012
Figure 2.2-2 Capacity and output of corn starch in China, 2006-2012
Figure 2.2-3 Capacity and output of glucose monohydrate in China, 2008-2012
Figure 2.2-4 Capacity and output of anhydrous glucose in China, 2008-2012
Figure 2.2-5 Capacity and output of glucose syrup in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.1.1-1 Capacity and output of SG in China, 2004-H1 2013
Figure 3.1.2-1 Capacity distribution of SG in China, 2012
Figure 3.1.2-2 Output distribution of SG in China, 2012
Figure 3.1.3-1 Ex-works price of technical-grade SG of Xiwang Sugar, 2009-July 2013
Figure 3.1.3-2 Market price of corn in China, 2009-2013
Figure 3.2.1-1 Import volume of SG in China, 2006-2012
Figure 3.2.2-1 Export volume of SG in China, 2006-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.1-1 Consumption of SG in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.1-2 Consumption structure of SG in China by volume, 2012
Figure 3.3.2.1-1 Consumption of SG in concrete additive in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.2.1-2 Output of cement in China, 2004-2012, million tonne
Figure 3.3.2.1-3 Capacity and output of ready mixed concrete in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.3.2.2-1 Consumption of SG in water quality steadying agent in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.2.3-1 Consumption of SG in electroplating detergent in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 3.3.2.4-1 Consumption of SG in other fields in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Figure 5.2-1 Estimated output of China's SG, 2013-2017, tonne
Figure 5.2-2 Estimated SG consumption in China, 2013-2017, tonne
Figure 5.3-1 Estimated export volume of SG in China, 2013-2017, tonne
COMPANIES MENTIONE
Xiwang Sugar Holdings Company Limited
Shandong Fuyang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Shandong Baisheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Hebei Longyi Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Shandong Kaison Biochemical Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Tianyi Food Additive Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Wulong Chemical Industrial Stock Co., Ltd.
