MARKET ANALYSIS
Liquid carbon dioxide is a carbon dioxide gas which is highly compressed and cooled to a form a liquid state. The liquid state of carbon dioxide does not occur under atmospheric pressure due to which CO2 gas is transported, stored, and handled in liquid form, either in cylinders or non-insulated storage tanks. In the electronics industry liquefied carbon dioxide finds its application in television production to create homogenous cloud effects. Further, it is also consumed in entertainment industry to provide fog effects in movies.
GROWTH DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES
The growing demand for liquefied carbon dioxide in the end use industries has aided the liquefied carbon dioxide market growth. The properties of liquefied carbon dioxide such as low viscosity, high density, and low cost makes it suitable for utilizing in industries such as food and beverages, chemicals, electronics, agriculture, healthcare, wastewater treatment, and others. Liquefied carbon dioxide in the end use industries is employed as cooling agent in food and beverages, and to offer visual effects in entertainment industry. The food industry highly relies on this liquid carbon dioxide for refrigeration, preservation, storage and softening of food products. It is also used in the production of soft drinks for softening and preservation purpose using pressurised carbon dioxide. Liquefied carbon dioxide has anti-flammable properties due to which it is used in fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers used to extinguish electrical fires are specifically filled with liquid carbon dioxide. The pressurised gas results in cooling the burning surfaces thus, preventing further damage Further, the liquefied carbon dioxide is used in oil recovery to reduce the viscous nature of oil and allows the easy flow of oil in the wells. Hence, the emergence of this product as anti-flammable, cooling agent, etc in the manufacturing industries is expected to boost the market growth. However, the use of nitrogen as a alternative many create challenge in the growth of this market. Nitrogen could be used as a replacement to reduce some of the CO2 in counter pressure filling of the carbonated beverages and soft drinks.
REPORT SEGMENTATION AND SCOPE
The "Global Liquefied Carbon Dioxide Market Analysis to 2030" is a specialized and in-depth study with a major focus on the global liquefied carbon dioxide market trends and growth opportunities. The report aims to provide an overview of the global liquefied carbon dioxide market with detailed market segmentation by source, end use industry, and geography. The global liquefied carbon dioxide market has been witnessing high growth over the recent past and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the consumption of liquefied carbon dioxide worldwide along with their demand in major regions and countries. In addition, the report provides the qualitative assessment of various factors affecting the liquefied carbon dioxide market performance in major regions and countries. The report also includes a comprehensive analysis of the leading players in the liquefied carbon dioxide market and their key strategic developments. Several analyses on the market dynamics are also included to help identify the key driving factors, market trends, and lucrative liquefied carbon dioxide market opportunities that would, in turn, aid in identifying the major revenue pockets.
Further, ecosystem analysis and Porter’s five forces analysis provide a 360-degree view of the global liquefied carbon dioxide market, which helps understand the entire supply chain and various factors affecting the market growth.
SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS
The global liquefied carbon dioxide market is segmented on the basis of source, and end use industry. Based on source, the liquefied carbon dioxide market is segmented as hydrogen, ethyl alcohol, ammonia, natural gas, and others. Based on end use industry, the market is classified as food and beverage, chemicals, electronics, agriculture, healthcare, wastewater treatment, and others.
Based on source, the hydrogen accounted for a significant liquefied carbon dioxide market share. Based on end use industry food and beverages accounted for a major liquefied carbon dioxide market share owing to the high adoption rate of liquefied carbon dioxide as an important cryogenic cooling agent. Liquid carbon dioxide is also used during the transportation of ice cream. It is preferred because of its high volumetric cooling capacity.
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
The report provides a detailed overview of the global liquefied carbon dioxide market with respect to five major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. Asia Pacific is estimated to account for a significant liquefied carbon dioxide market share globally. Large industrial base and fastest growing Asian economy is the key factor in growing demand for liquefied carbon dioxide. North America is also expected to witness considerable growth with the increasing in food and beverage, and electronics industry. Europe is also expected to be an attractive market for liquefied carbon dioxide during the forecast period, owing to the growing demand for healthcare industry.
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Partnership, acquisitions, and new product launches were found to be the major strategies adopted by the players operating in the global liquefied carbon dioxide market.
In February 2021, INOX Air Products Ltd. announces India’s largest Greenfield investment of US$ 242.36 Mn in the industrial gases sector.
IMPACT OF COVID/IMPACT OF GEOPOLITICAL SCENARIO/IMPACT OF RECESSION
The covid-19 pandemic led to a decline in the progress of many industries across the globe. Shutdown of manufacturing plants and restricted trade across the globe led to supply chain constraints for the manufacturers across the globe. Liquefied carbon dioxide market experienced a slump during the pandemic owing to the limited trade of chemical products across the globe. Liquefied carbon dioxide is imported from countries across the globe, and this led to a limited availability of the product. Moreover, manufacturing activities also witnessed a decline during this period owing to the shortage of raw materials and limited supply of labor. However, the economies started reviving and the investment made by various government authorities to enhance the production facilities has led to overcoming the supply demand gap.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE AND KEY COMPANIES
Some of the key players operating in the liquefied carbon dioxide market include, Air Liquide, Continental Carbonic Products, Inc.; INOX-Air Products Inc.; COSMOS Engineering Services; Philippine CO2 Industry, Inc.; Praxair, Inc.; PT Molindo Inti Gas; Resonac Holdings Corporation; Universal Industrial Gases, Inc.; Yara International ASA; Linde AG; Air Products and Chemical, Inc.; Taiyo Nippon Sanso; SOL Group; and Matheson Tri-Gas among others.