Anti-Freezing Preparations Market

The global market for anti-freezing preparations and de-icing fluids is forecasted to continue growing over the next eight years, with consumption volume expected to reach 7.6M tons and market value to hit $12.8B by 2030. Key countries driving this growth include China, the United States, and Japan, with steady increases in consumption, production, imports, and exports observed over the past decade. The report provides detailed insights into market trends, growth rates, and pricing dynamics, showcasing opportunities and challenges in this competitive industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 7.6M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $12.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Anti-Freezing Preparations And Prepared De-Icing Fluids

In 2022, the amount of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids consumed worldwide was estimated at 6.2M tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

The global anti-freezing preparations market revenue reached $8.6B in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (1.7M tons), the United States (934K tons) and Japan (430K tons), together accounting for 49% of global consumption. Russia, Brazil, Germany, Canada, Iran, France, South Korea, Thailand and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($1.6B), the United States ($1.3B) and Japan ($806M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together accounting for 43% of the global market. Brazil, Germany, South Korea, Russia, Canada, Thailand, France, Iran and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +6.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of anti-freezing preparations per capita consumption in 2022 were Canada (4 kg per person), Japan (3.4 kg per person) and Poland (3.1 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Anti-Freezing Preparations And Prepared De-Icing Fluids

In 2022, approx. 6.1M tons of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids were produced worldwide; almost unchanged from the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.9%. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak volume at 6.2M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anti-freezing preparations production contracted modestly to $8.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Global production peaked at $8.8B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (1.7M tons), the United States (1M tons) and Japan (437K tons), together accounting for 52% of global production. Russia, Germany, Brazil, Belgium, Iran, South Korea, Thailand, Poland, Canada and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Anti-Freezing Preparations And Prepared De-Icing Fluids

Global anti-freezing preparations imports expanded remarkably to 1.1M tons in 2022, increasing by 5.1% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at 1.1M tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, anti-freezing preparations imports reached $1.6B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

France (75K tons), Germany (69K tons), Belgium (66K tons), Canada (60K tons), the Netherlands (46K tons), Mexico (31K tons), Sweden (31K tons), Algeria (29K tons), Kazakhstan (29K tons), Austria (28K tons), the United States (25K tons) and Russia (25K tons) represented roughly 47% of total imports in 2022. The UK (22K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anti-freezing preparations importing markets worldwide were France ($103M), Canada ($98M) and Germany ($85M), together comprising 18% of global imports. The Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, the United States, the UK, Austria, Mexico, Russia, Kazakhstan and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main importing countries, Algeria, with a CAGR of +10.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average anti-freezing preparations import price amounted to $1,479 per ton, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $1,522 per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($1,852 per ton), while Belgium ($709 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Anti-Freezing Preparations And Prepared De-Icing Fluids

Global anti-freezing preparations exports amounted to 1.1M tons in 2022, with an increase of 3% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anti-freezing preparations exports reached $1.5B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

Belgium (192K tons), Germany (173K tons), the United States (135K tons) and Russia (91K tons) represented roughly 56% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (58K tons), creating a 5.5% share of total exports. France (37K tons), the Czech Republic (28K tons), Poland (27K tons), Sweden (26K tons), Canada (24K tons), Lithuania (21K tons) and China (18K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($311M), Belgium ($257M) and the United States ($210M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 50% of global exports. The Netherlands, France, Sweden, Russia, Canada, Poland, China, the Czech Republic and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +10.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average anti-freezing preparations export price stood at $1,464 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,495 per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($1,916 per ton), while Russia ($386 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform