Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Market To Reach $2,841.5 Million By 2030

Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Market Growth & Trends

The Asia Pacific metallic stearates market size is anticipated to reach USD 2,841.5 million by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2030. Rapid growth of key application industries, including plastics, rubber, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, in the region has resulted in increased product demand. This trend, most notably in the emerging economies such as Indonesia and Thailand, is expected to drive the market growth in Asia Pacific.

Metallic stearates are produced via a reaction between stearic acid and metal oxides. Stearic acid is primarily obtained from palm kernel oil. Major manufacturers of palm kernel oil have a strong presence in countries such as China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. Ambient weather conditions and soil characteristics in these countries favor the production of palm kernel oil. Moreover, growing industrialization and government expenditures on infrastructure development in these countries are expected to open new avenues for various end-use industries. This, in turn, is expected to benefit regional growth over the forecast period.

Various PVC applications, such as healthcare packaging, food packaging, bottles, tubes, footwear, flooring, pipes, and toys, require metallic stearates as a stabilizer. Furthermore, they act as a macromolecular binder and help decrease the softening temperature of PVC. Metallic stearates also function as a release agent. This is anticipated to boost product demand over the coming years. Metallic stearates also function as internal lubricants, which improves compatibility owing to the presence of polar groups.

Indonesia was the largest market for metallic stearates in 2017, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period. Robust industrial growth in this country is projected to drive demand for calcium stearate as it is used in building & construction applications as an efflorescence agent. In addition, the strong presence of international brands and growing focus of the regional government to expand manufacturing in the cosmetics industry are expected to fuel product demand in near future.

 Request a free sample copy or view report summary: Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Market Report

Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Market Report Highlights

• The zinc stearate segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 31.7% in 2024 and is expected to continue to dominate the industry over the forecast period.

• The pharmaceuticals segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 22.3% in 2024, during the forecast period. Pharmaceuticals represent a vital segment in the metallic stearate market, where compounds like calcium stearate are utilized as excipients.

• The China metallic stearate market’s growth is fueled by its extensive industrial growth and increasing demand from sectors such as plastics, rubber, and coatings.

Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the Asia Pacific metallic stearates market report based on product, application, and region:

Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Zinc Stearate

• Calcium Stearate

• Aluminum Stearate

• Sodium Stearate

• Modified starch

• Other Products

Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Plastics

• Rubber

• Cosmetics

• Pharmaceuticals

• Building & Construction

• Paints & Coatings

• Others

Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Indonesia

  • Oceania

List Of Key Players in the Asia Pacific Metallic Stearates Market

• Valtris Specialty Chemicals

• Norac Additives, LLC

• Sun Ace Kakoh (Pte.) Limited

• PMC Biogenix, Inc.

• James M. Brown Ltd.

• Marathwada Chemicals

• Seoul Fine Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.

• Dover Chemical Corporation

• BASF SE

• Dow

• Solvay S.A.