Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Research and Development Trends of Mineral Oil Market Report by Key Companies Forecast to 2021

Global mineral oil market is anticipated to rise at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Mineral oil is a refined product of petroleum which is known for its colorless and odorless features. It is a purified liquid and a by-product of cycloalkanes, alkanes mined out of crude oil. It is highly useful in producing petroleum-based products namely pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, textile, food products and cosmetics. Mineral oils serve various purposes pertaining to industrial and mechanical processes. Currently, tremendous research & development is carried out in this domain to ensure continuous service to global demands.

On a commercial scale, factors such as growing population and approval by food and development authorities enable new market opportunities. Advantages associated with usage of mineral oil in food products augment the demand for mineral oil. It is also used as a thermic fluid in several industrial and mechanical domains. Thus, the market of mineral oil is expected to witness a higher CAGR growth for the forecast period.


The key driving factors responsible for the growth of mineral oil Industry includes rise in food sector and approval by FDS and WHO on usage of mineral oil. Additionally, mineral oil offers several advantages over steam systems resulting into mechanical and industrial use. Moreover, rising demands for personal care and cosmetics plus growth in disposable income and changing lifestyle is anticipated to drive the mineral oil Industry. However, price fluctuation and toxicity of untreated or mildly treated mineral oil is likely to impede the market growth for the forecast period.

Mineral oil market is segmented into paraffinic oils, naphthenic oils and aromatic oils. Mineral oil market is segmented into biomedicine, cosmetics & personal care, mechanical, electrical, industrial, food & beverage. Mineral oil market spans North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle-East & Africa. APAC regions such as India & China are anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR due to the rising awareness for personal care.

Middle-East regions are anticipated to rise at a higher CAGR during the forecast period owing to tremendous business opportunities. Also, the higher use of high grade mineral oil to produce biomedicines and aroma therapy is anticipated to create new opportunities for mineral oil industry in the upcoming years. North America and Latin American market is anticipated to rise equally at a higher CAGR owing to fertile opportunities in trade and commerce.

The key players in the mineral oil market include BASF SE, DOW Chemicals, Petro Canada, Huntsman Corporation, Clariant AG, Radco Industries, Flowserve Corporation, Solutia Inc, and Applied Thermal Control.


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