Market Size (2017)
2017
$41.29B
Vertical: CNMBase Year: 201811 Sections
Market Size (2017)
2017
$41.29B
Projected (2025)
2025
$55.73B
CAGR (2017–2025)
3.8%
3.8%Key Players
105+
The global sugarcane wax market is projected to witness healthy growth during the forecast period, 2019–2025. The market was valued at USD 42,800 thousand in 2018 and is expected to register a 3.87% CAGR and reach USD 55,731.5 thousand by the end of 2025. In terms of volume, the global market was sized at 13,036 tons in 2018 and is likely to exhibit a CAGR of 2.91% to reach 15,914 tons by the end of 2025.
The global market growth is primarily driven by the rising demand for sugarcane wax in the food industry, particularly in fruit & vegetable processing, chewing gum, and chocolate products. Additionally, the growing pharmaceutical industry with increased spending on dietary supplements is expected to fuel the demand for sugarcane wax at a substantial rate during the review period.
The growing popularity of organic and natural cosmetics products in Asia-Pacific on account of increasing awareness about the benefits of natural products is likely to create lucrative opportunities for market players during the review period. Additionally, the surge in demand for sugarcane wax is likely to create an opportunity for the players operating in the sugarcane processing market to commercialize the production of sugarcane wax from the byproducts of sugarcane, a majority of which is left on the field as waste and thus, generate more revenue.
The prominent trend noticed in the global market is the rising preference for sugarcane wax over other natural waxes, mainly carnauba wax, due to its applications in cosmetics & food.
However, the low production output and low profit margin due to the high processing cost of sugarcane wax is likely to hamper the growth of the sugarcane wax market.
According to MRFR analysis, the global sugarcane wax market has been segmented based on application and region. Based on application, the global market has been divided into pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, other, and textile & leather. The pharmaceuticals segment accounted for the largest market share in 2018. The segment was valued at USD 15,664.8 thousand in 2018; it is expected to register a CAGR of 3.72% during the review period. The segment growth is attributed to the increase in consumption of dietary supplements as a result of rising health awareness among the consumers.
The sugarcane wax market is studied for five regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Among these regions, Europe accounted for the largest market share of 35.5% in 2018 and is expected to grow at 2.78% CAGR during the review period. The growth of the regional market can be attributed to the strong presence of chocolates, pharmaceuticals, and personal care & cosmetic industries. The market in Asia-Pacific accounted for the second largest share and is expected to register a 5.18% CAGR during the review period. The regional market is expected to be driven by the rapid growth of the major end-use industries.
The Sugarcane Wax Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2017 to 2025.
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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View Subscription PlansSugarcane wax occurs as a thin layer on the outside of the stem of the sugarcane and is obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of sugarcane products. Sugarcane wax is available in several colors including, hard green, brown, and tan solid. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, vegetable & fruit processing, chocolate products, cosmetics, and polishing materials.
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View Subscription PlansRESEARCH PROCESS
Market Research Future research is conducted by industry experts who offer insight into industry structure, market segmentation, technology assessment, competitive landscape (CL), penetration, as well as on emerging trends. Besides primary interviews (~80%) and secondary research (~20%), their analysis is based on their years of professional expertise in respective industries. Our analysts also predict where the market will be headed in the next five to ten years by analyzing historical trends and current market positions. Furthermore, the varying trends of segments & categories geographically presented are studied and are estimated based on primary & secondary research.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
Extensive primary research was conducted to gain a more in-depth insight into the market and industry performance. In this particular report, we have conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VP, CEO’s, Marketing Director, Business Development Manager and many more) of the major players who are active in the market. In addition to analyzing the current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed over the next five to ten years.
SECONDARY RESEARCH
Secondary research was mainly used to collect and identify information useful for the extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the global sugarcane wax market. It was also used to obtain key information about major players, market classification, and segmentation according to the industry trends, geographic markets, and developments related to the market and technology perspectives. For this study, analysts have gathered information from various credible sources, such as annual reports, SEC filings, journals, white papers, corporate presentations, company web sites, the Association of Sugarcane Technologists of India, UNICA, the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), South African Sugar Association, some paid databases, and others.
MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets of the overall sugarcane wax market. The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market contributions in the respective geographies were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire procedure included the study of the annual and financial reports of top market players and extensive interviews for key insights with industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All the possible parameters that affect the market have been covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data has been consolidated and added with detailed inputs and analysis from market research future and has been presented in this report. The following figure shows an illustrative representation of the overall market size estimation process employed for the purpose of this study
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2017 – 2018
Forecast Period
2018 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2017–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThreat of New Entrants
Considering the historical and current scenario in the global sugarcane wax market, the threat of new entrants is expected to be moderate. This is attributed to low product output and high processing cost of sugarcane wax resulting in low profit margin for the manufacturers. However, the rapid surge in demand for sugarcane wax in numerous applications, particularly pharmaceuticals, food products, and cosmetics is likely to result in the entry of new players.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
The bargaining power of suppliers in the global sugarcane wax market is expected to be moderate during the review period. Limited differentiation in the raw material offered by the suppliers lowers their barging power as buyers can easily switch to another supplier. The raw material suppliers are mainly concentrated in Brazil, Thailand, India, China, Mexico, Pakistan, and Australia, which accounts for around 75% of the total raw material production. Hence, various countries rely on imports for raw material, thus, resulting in the moderate bargaining power of the suppliers.
Threat of Substitutes
The threat of substitutes in the global sugarcane wax market is estimated to be moderate. Although the preference for sugarcane wax is increasing in numerous applications, the end users rely on the commercially available natural waxes such as beeswax, carnauba wax, and candelilla wax due to the limited availability of sugarcane wax in the market.
Bargaining Power of Buyers
The bargaining power of buyers in the global sugarcane wax market is expected to be moderate. The buyers must rely on suppliers for the product due to the presence of a small number of sugarcane wax manufacturers. There is a very limited scope for the buyers to switch as the manufacturers are in different countries. In addition, the growing popularity of sugarcane wax over carnauba wax, particularly in cosmetics and food applications, is likely to fuel the demand for sugarcane wax at a rapid rate and thus, result in the low bargaining power of the buyers. However, the easy availability of close substitutes is likely to strengthen the bargaining power of buyers as they can switch to other natural waxes due to the limited availability of sugarcane wax in the market.
Rivalry
Rivalry in the global sugarcane wax market is estimated to be moderate as the market comprises small players. There have been no significant developments in the market as well. However, with the growing demand for sugarcane wax over other natural waxes, the industry players are likely to invest in R&D activities to develop advanced methods of processing sugarcane wax and expand sugarcane wax production.
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightEurope leads with $18.39B by 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 5.1% CAGR.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2017 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | $11.41B | $13.63B | $17.04B | 5.1% | 31% |
| South America | $3.73B | $4.18B | $4.89B | 3.5% | 9% |
| Europe | $14.81B | $16.13B | $18.39B | 2.7% | 33% |
| North America | $9.64B | $11.05B | $13.25B | 4.1% | 24% |
| Middle East and Africa | $1.71B | $1.88B | $2.16B | 3.0% | 4% |
| Total | $41.29B | $46.86B | $55.73B | 3.8% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$55.73B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | $20.19B | 3.8% | 72% |
| Food | $17.48B | 3.8% | 77% |
| Cosmetics | $8.92B | 3.8% | 60% |
| Other | $4.94B | 3.8% | 87% |
| Textile & Leather | $4.19B | 3.8% | 88% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Sugarcane Wax Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Sugarcane Wax Market market is projected to reach $55.73B by 2025, growing at 3.8% CAGR. The Pharmaceuticals segment holds the largest share.
The global sugarcane wax market is projected to register a significant growth rate during the review period. This growth is attributed to the rising demand for sugarcane wax as a preservative in the processing of fruits and vegetables and increasing consumption of chocolate products across the globe. Additionally, the growing pharmaceutical industry, with increased spending on dietary supplements, is expected to fuel the demand for sugarcane wax during the review period.
The rising popularity of organic and natural cosmetics products in Asia-Pacific is likely to create lucrative growth opportunities for market players in the coming years. The growing preference for sugarcane wax in numerous applications, particularly in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals, over other natural waxes is the prominent trend observed in the global sugarcane wax market. However, low profit margin and low production output are likely to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.
In the current scenario, the global sugarcane wax market is in its nascent stage due to the presence of a limited number of manufacturers. However, with the widening scope of applications across various industries and increasing demand as an alternative to candelilla wax, carnauba wax, and chitosan for edible coating of fruits and vegetables, the demand for sugarcane wax is expected to flourish during the forecast period. Thus, this upsurge in demand is expected to provide robust growth opportunities to the market players to increase production capabilities and establish new plants.
Sugarcane wax is produced from a by-product of sugarcane, filter-press mud. This product is generally disposed of unused by various sugarcane industries owing to the lower economy of recovering and refining the wax. Hence, no (or limited) attempts are made for recovering the wax at an industrial level. Thus, investing in R&D activities for the development of economic and sustainable production processes of sugarcane wax is likely to create an opportunity for the market participants during the forecast period. For instance, since 2018, Sucrochem (PTY) Ltd (South Africa) is making efforts towards research and development of sugarcane wax through sustainable approaches.
Sugarcane wax is an excellent chemical with diverse value-added applications across the food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries. With the ever-increasing shortage of vegetable wax such as carnauba and candelilla, the importance of sugarcane wax is increasing. Moreover, investing in the development of a sugarcane wax production plant is likely to create an opportunity for the players engaged in sugarcane processing by generating more revenue through this value-added product. Furthermore, this will also solve the solid waste disposal problem in the sugar industry.
Sugarcane wax has numerous applications in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. However, the high processing cost is affecting demand. In addition, the production process of sugarcane wax is capital intensive, which results in minimal profit margin for the manufacturers. The output of sugarcane wax is also very low; only 0.1% of sugarcane wax obtained from sugarcane. Hence, the number of players operating in the sugarcane wax market is low.
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Profiles of 105 companies operating in the Sugarcane Wax Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
Showing 105 of 105 companies
Godavari Biorefineries
Company Headquarters: Mumbai, India Founded: 1939 Workforce: ~5,000 Company Working: Godavari Biorefineries is a biorefining company involved in the production of sugar, and bulk and specialty chemicals. The company’s product portfolio includes sugar, alcohol, chemicals, sugarcane wax, biofuels, power, and compost. It offers sugarcane waxes under the trade name Naturawax. The company has manufacturing plants located at Sameerwadi, Bagalkot district in Karnataka and Sakarwadi, Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra. Besides, the company also has overseas operations in New York, the US and the Netherlands, Europe. The company has its presence globally in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Huzhou Shengtao Biotech LLC
Company Headquarters: Zhejiang, China Founded: 1992 Workforce: ~38 Company Working: Huzhou Shengtao Biotech LLC is a part of Huzhou Nanxun Shengtao Botanical Co., Ltd. And is engaged in the production of policosanol, octacosanol, triacontanol, and waxes. The company’s product portfolio includes octacosanol series, silk protein series, pearl powder series, and fish collagen series. The company has more than ten fully automatic production lines with ISO9001, KOF-F, and GMP certifications. It offers its products to a wide range of applications such as nutrition, pharmacy, cosmetics, food, and printing and inks, among others.
Origen chemicals
Company Headquarters: Durban, South Africa Founded: 1924 Workforce: ~500+ Company Working: Origen chemicals is a privately held company engaged in the production of natural plant extracts, furfural market, and natural sugarcane wax. The company offers natural GMO-free sugarcane wax which is used in candles, paper and packaging, coatings, ink formulations, surf wax and protective wax, cosmetics such as lipsticks, hair treatments, food applications such as chocolates and chewing gums, and food and fruit coatings for preservation. The company is headquartered in Africa and has a presence in Europe, India, China, and the United States. The company also offers carbohydrate carbon sources, fungicides, fertilizers, biologically extracted kelp, and a plant-based potassium source to boost the growth of roots.
CERAX
Company Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa Founded: 1982 Workforce: ~1,000+ Company Working: CERAX is a specialty wax and wax-based products manufacturer. The company is engaged in the trading, blending, and solidification of waxes and wax derived products. The company’s product portfolio includes synthetic waxes, paraffin waxes, natural waxes, wax blends, and specialty wax products. It offers sugarcane waxes under the natural waxes segment. The company provides its sugarcane waxes for food and cosmetics applications. Additionally, the company offers services such as wax formulation assistance, solidification services, cleaning and bleaching, and wax analysis.
DEUREX AG
Company Headquarters: Germany, Europe Founded: 1989 Workforce: ~1,000+ Company Working: DEUREX AG is a manufacturer and supplier of natural and synthetic industrial waxes. The company’s product portfolio includes a wide range of waxes such as amide waxes, polyethylene waxes, polypropylene waxes, sugarcane wax, and Fischer-Tropsch, hybrid, and coated waxes. The company started the invention of natural sugar cane waxes in 2008 and started production by 2013. It provides sugarcane waxes in different forms that are micronized wax, wax granules and powders, and water-based wax emulsions. The company offers its sugarcane waxes for diverse applications including printing inks, powder coatings, water-based liquid coatings, solvent-based liquid coatings, masterbatches, PVC, hot melts, and bitumen.
ThalesNano Inc
Company Headquarters: Hungary Founded: 2003 Workforce: The company has employed more than 50 employees. Company Working: ThalesNano Inc. is a leading provider of benchtop flow chemistry instruments and solutions for laboratories around the world. Their innovative systems, including flow reactors and continuous flow reagents, enable chemists to perform complex reactions efficiently, enhancing productivity and accelerating discovery processes. ThalesNano's technology offers precise control over reaction parameters, resulting in higher yields, reduced reaction times, and improved safety compared to traditional batch processes. Their solutions find applications in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, and academia. ThalesNano is committed to advancing the field of flow chemistry through continuous research and development, providing scientists with the tools they need to achieve their goals and make meaningful contributions to the scientific community
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