Acrolein : Production Estimates, Market Size and

End Applications
Approximately 350 Kilo Tonnes of acrolein are produced annually,
worldwide. However, the largest single use of acrolein is being an
isolated intermediate in the production of acrylic acid, of which, most is
changed to its lower alkyl esters. The production/consumption
estimates for acrolein are based on the production figures for acrylic
acid.
The global acrylic acid was valued at $11006.6 million in 2013, and it is
estimated to reach $18824.0 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR
(compounded annual growth rate ) of 7.6% during the forecasted (from
2014 to 2020). The global consumption of acrylic acid is anticipated to
reach 8169 kilo tons. The estimated consumption of acryclic acid gives
an indication of the production and consumption of acrolein.

Isolated acrolein is produced in a closed system by heterogeneously

catalysed gas-phase oxidation of propene. Acrolein is also produced as
a non-isolated intermediate during the manufacture of acrylic acid.
Reported values for the annual production (between
1980 and the early 1990s) of isolated acrolein are as follows: USA, 27
00035 000 tonnes/year; Japan (several sites), 20 000 tonnes/year;
European Union (France and
Germany, two production sites), 60 000 tonnes/year; Russia, 10 500
tonnes/year (BUA, 1994).
In the European Union, acrolein is produced and used by the chemical
industry only, as an intermediate in the production of substances used
as animal feed additives, biocides, and leather tanning agents
(EU,1999). In other countries (e.g., Canada, Egypt, Argentina,
Australia, and the USA), acrolein is used principally as a broad-band
biocide in process water circuits, irrigation canals, cooling water
towers, and water treatment basins(BUA, 1994). The main nonpesticidal use of acrolein in the source country (Canada) is as the
active ingredient (92%) in a product used by oil companies to scavenge
hydrogen sulfide from produced fluids in petroleum operations. This
product can also solubilize ferrous sulfide deposits that obstruct wells,
tanks, and barrels. Small quantities of acrolein have also been used for
research purposes (Environment Canada,1996a).Small amounts (2 kg)
of acrolein were present in hazardous wastes imported into Canada for
treatment or disposal between 1994 and 1997 [3] . Acrolein has also
been identified as an impurity (1%) in imports of acetaldehyde.

Asia Pacific dominated the market in terms of volume as well as

revenue and accounted for over 40% of the global demand in 2012.
Moreover, Asia Pacific is estimated to be the fastest growing region
over the next six years and expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from
2012 to 2018. The rapidly growing construction industry in emerging
economies such as China, South Korea and India has propelled the
growth of the acrylic acid and its derivatives market in the Asia Pacific
region.
The driving factors for production of acrolein are majorly the soaring
demand for superabsorbent polymers, widespread adoption of acryclicbased products in the emerging economics such as Asia Pacific and
growing industries such as adhesives and sealants.

Acrylic Acid Derivative Type Market Analysis

Acrylic acid derivative type market is segmented into acrylic esters,
acrylic polymers and other derivatives. Acrylic esters is and would
continue to lead the overall acrylic acid derivative types market
throughout 2020 in terms of revenue generation. Acrylic polymers
segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment during the
forecast period. Acrylic Polymers are widely used for coatings binders,
gun turrets, bomber noses, aircraft canopies, cosmetic industry, etc.
Acrylic polymers is popular for its stability, superior technology and
chemical purity due to which it is used in the applications where there
is a need for resistance to aging & weathering, transparency and color
stability. These factors are eliciting the growth of acrylic polymers.
However, due to growing adoption of acrylic esters for producing
adhesives, water-based paints, synthetic rubbers and synthetic resins, it
holds tremendous potential for the growth of acrylic acid market during
the forecast period.

References :
1. Allied Market Research Global acrylic acid market (derivatives types,
end users and geography) size, share, global trends, company profiles,
demand, insights, analysis, research, report, opportunities,
segmentation and forecast, 2013 2020