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Calcium Nitrate Market for Fertilizers, Wastewater Treatment Chemicals, Concrete Manufacturing, Explosives, and Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020

Calcium nitrate, also known as Norgessalpeter (Norwegian saltpeter), is a light gray granular solid that absorbs moisture from the air, and is commonly found as a tetrahydrate. It is an oxidizing agent, and is soluble in water and alcohol. Calcium nitrate is commercially obtained by treating limestone with weak nitric acid. It is also formed during the absorption of nitrogen oxide by milk of lime.
 
Calcium nitrate has several applications such as fertilizers, wastewater treatment chemicals, concrete manufacturing, and explosives. Other applications include molten salts and regenerable cold packs. Fertilizers was the largest application segment driving the global calcium nitrate market. Calcium is an essential nutrient for development of plant tissues. An adequate supply and uptake ensures longer shelf life for all horticultural crops. Calcium nitrate-based fertilizers are not lost to the atmosphere like ammonia or urea-based fertilizers. In addition, calcium nitrate-based fertilizers do not acidify the soil, do not contain heavy metals or chlorides and are not affected by temperature; hence, nutrients are available when conditions are unfavorable. In terms of volume, the fertilizers segment accounted for a share of over 50% of the calcium nitrate market in 2013. Demand for calcium nitrate is largely driven by high consumption of calcium nitrate fertilizers in emerging economies in Asia Pacific and Latin America to meet their respective food requirements. 
 
The global calcium nitrate market has been segmented based on regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World (RoW). Asia Pacific accounted for approximately 55% share of the market in terms of volume, in 2013. It was the largest market for calcium nitrate, followed by North America and Europe. Fertilizers witnessed the highest growth in Asia Pacific due to increasing demand for food crops from emerging economies such as China and India. North America and Europe are likely to witness moderate growth during the forecast period in terms of volume.
 
Steadily growing global demand for grain crops coupled with increasing demand for wastewater treatment in emerging economies is expected to boost demand for calcium nitrate. The use of nitrogenous fertilizers such as calcium nitrate in oilseeds and grains is growing due to an increase in demand for major grains and oilseeds such as wheat, soybeans, and corn. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), around 200,000 people are added to the world food demand every day. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations estimates that farmland productivity needs to rise by at least 15% by 2020 to maintain the per capita global food consumption at par with present level. This is expected to boost demand for conventional fertilizers including calcium nitrate-based fertilizers. However, calcium nitrate is hygroscopic in nature and is classified as hazard class 5.1 by regulatory regimes. This could hamper market growth.
 
The calcium nitrate market is moderately concentrated; it is dominated by small and medium regional companies. Key players in the market include Agrium, Inc., Airedale Chemical, GFS Chemicals, Inc., Haifa Chemicals Ltd., Prathista Industries Limited, Rural Liquid Fertilisers (RLF), Shanxi Jiaocheng, Tianlong Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Sterling Chemicals, Uralchem Holding PLC, Vardhaman Fertilizers and Seeds Pvt. Ltd., and Yara International ASA. Companies are focusing on expanding their manufacturing capacities and establishing new business units in the emerging markets in Asia Pacific to strengthen their customer base and seek new opportunities in the region.
     
    Chapter 1 Preface
    1.1 Report Description
    1.2 Market Segmentation
    1.3 Research Scope
          1.3.1 Assumptions
    1.4 Research Methodology
     
    Chapter 2 Executive Summary
    2.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
    2.2 Global Calcium Nitrate Market, Snapshot (2013 and 2020)
     
    Chapter 3 Calcium Nitrate Market - Industry Analysis
    3.1 Introduction
    3.2 Value Chain Analysis
    3.3 Market Drivers
          3.3.1 Steadily Growing Global Demand for Grain Crops has Resulted in Higher Crop Prices and Increased Demand for Calcium Nitrate Fertilizers
          3.3.2 Growing Demand for Wastewater Treatment from Emerging Economies is Expected to Boost Demand for Calcium Nitrate
    3.4 Market Restraints
          3.4.1 Calcium Nitrate is Hygroscopic in Nature and is Classified as Hazard Class 5.1 by Regulatory Regimes
    3.5 Opportunities
          3.5.1 Potential Applications in Solar Industry
    3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Model
          3.6.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
          3.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
          3.6.3 Threat from Substitutes
          3.6.4 Threat of New Entrants
          3.6.5 Degree of Competition
    3.7 Calcium Nitrate Market: Market Attractiveness
    3.8 Calcium Nitrate Market Company Market Share (2013)
     
    Chapter 4 Calcium Nitrate Market – Application Analysis
    4.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market: Application Analysis
          4.1.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market Volume Share, by Application, 2013 and 2020
    4.2 Fertilizers
          4.2.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Fertilizers, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
    4.3 Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
          4.3.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Wastewater Treatment Chemicals, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
    4.4 Concrete Manufacturing
          4.4.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Concrete Manufacturing, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
    4.5 Explosives
          4.5.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Explosives, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
    4.6 Others (Including molten salts and regenerable cold packs)
          4.6.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Others, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
     
    Chapter 5 Calcium Nitrate Market – Regional Analysis
    5.1 Calcium Nitrate Market: Regional Analysis
          5.1.1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market Volume Share, by Region, 2013 and 2020
    5.2 North America
          5.2.1 North America Calcium Nitrate Market Volume, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons)
          5.2.2 North America Calcium Nitrate Market Revenue, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
    5.3 Europe
          5.3.1 Europe Calcium Nitrate Market Volume, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons)
          5.3.2 Europe Calcium Nitrate Market Revenue, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
    5.4 Asia Pacific
          5.4.1 Asia Pacific Calcium Nitrate Market Volume, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons)
          5.4.2 Asia Pacific Calcium Nitrate Market Revenue, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
    5.5 RoW
          5.5.1 RoW Calcium Nitrate Market Volume, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons)
          5.5.2 RoW Calcium Nitrate Market Revenue, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
     
    Chapter 6 Company Profiles
    6.1 Agrium, Inc.
    6.2 Airedale Chemical
    6.3 GFS Chemicals, Inc.
    6.4 Haifa Chemicals Ltd.
    6.5 Prathista Industries Limited
    6.6 Rural Liquid Fertilisers (RLF)
    6.7 Shanxi Jiaocheng Tianlong Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    6.8 Sterling Chemicals
    6.9 Uralchem Holding PLC
    6.10 Vardhaman Fertilizers and Seeds Pvt, Ltd.
    6.11 Yara International ASA
    List of Tables
     
    TABLE 1 Global Calcium Nitrate Market, Snapshot (2013 and 2020)
    TABLE 2 Global Calcium Nitrate Market Drivers: Impact Analysis
    TABLE 3 Global Calcium Nitrate Market Restraints: Impact Analysis
    TABLE 4 North America Calcium Nitrate Market Volume, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons)
    TABLE 5 North America Calcium Nitrate Market Revenue, By Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
    TABLE 6 Europe Calcium Nitrate Market Volume, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons)
    TABLE 7 Europe Calcium Nitrate Market Revenue, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
    TABLE 8 Asia Pacific Calcium Nitrate Market Volume, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons)
    TABLE 9 Asia Pacific Calcium Nitrate Market Revenue, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
    TABLE 10 RoW Calcium Nitrate Market Volume, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons)
    TABLE 11 RoW Calcium Nitrate Market Revenue, by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)

    List of Figures 

     

    FIG. 1 Calcium Nitrate Market: Market Segmentation

    FIG. 2 Global Calcium Nitrate Market, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)

    FIG. 3 Calcium Nitrate Market: Value Chain Analysis

    FIG. 4 Global Wheat Production Vs Usage, 2008 – 2015 (Mn Tons)

    FIG. 5 Wastewater Treatment Market Revenue (China, India, Mexico, and Brazil)

    FIG. 6 Calcium Nitrate Market: Porter’s Five Forces Model Analysis

    FIG. 7 Calcium Nitrate Market: Market Attractiveness

    FIG. 8 Calcium Nitrate Market: Market Share

    FIG. 9 Global Calcium Nitrate Market Volume Share, by Application, 2013 and 2020

    FIG. 10 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Fertilizers, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)

    FIG. 11 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Wastewater Treatment Chemicals, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)

    FIG. 12 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Concrete Manufacturing, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)

    FIG. 13 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Explosives, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)

    FIG. 14 Global Calcium Nitrate Market for Others, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)

    FIG. 15 Global Calcium Nitrate Market Volume Share, by Region, 2013 and 2020

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