COVID-19 Impact on Guanidine Nitrate Market
- The COVID-19 pandemic is hampering the demand for guanidine nitrate in numerous applications. Several governments across the globe enforced lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus. These lockdowns resulted in the slowdown and halt in manufacturing operations, restrictions on supply and transport, and infrastructure slowdown, which are adversely affecting the demand for guanidine nitrate.
- Key players operating in the guanidine nitrate market are primarily tier I and tier II manufacturers and suppliers. Manufacture and supply chain facilities of these manufacturers are spread across various countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Numerous players halted their production output in the last few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has negatively impacted the demand and supply chain of these materials.
- The COVID-19 outbreak has directly affected the production and demand for guanidine nitrate. The industrial shutdown caused by the COVID 19 pandemic has created disruption in the supply chain. Disruption in supply of raw materials is projected to hamper full-scale operations of companies operating in the market.
Key Drivers of Guanidine Nitrate Market
- Increase in demand for guanidine nitrate in the military sector for explosive formulations; pharmaceutical preparation; disinfectants; photographic materials; and for monopropellants for model airplane engines is driving the demand for guanidine nitrate. This is projected to drive the global guanidine nitrate market during the forecast period.
Restraints of Global Guanidine Nitrate Market
- Lack of universal directives pertaining to the applications of guanidine nitrate is expected to restrain the market during the forecast period. Volatility in raw material prices, regulations for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions due to rubber manufacturing, and availability of substitutes are also anticipated to hamper the market in the near future.
Asia Pacific to Constitute Significant Share of Global Guanidine Nitrate Market
- In terms of region, the global guanidine nitrate market can be split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2020. Asia Pacific is a prominent region of the global guanidine nitrate market due to the expansion of the commercial and military sectors at an unprecedented pace in the region. China and India are notable consumers of guanidine nitrate in Asia Pacific. Consumption of guanidine nitrate in the production of disinfectants and photographic materials is also boosting the guanidine nitrate market in the region.
- North America and Europe are also key consumers of guanidine nitrate. The market in North America and Europe is estimated to expand at a moderate pace during the forecast period, as guanidine nitrate is used significantly in several applications.
Competitive Landscape of Global Guanidine Nitrate Market
Major players operating in the global guanidine nitrate market are adopting various organic and inorganic growth strategies such as joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, expansion, collaborations, new product launches, strategic alliances, and research and development to increase their regional presence and business operations. The market is currently witnessing fierce competition among several leading players. Key players operating in the market include:
- Canpex Chemical Pvt Ltd
- Alzchem Group AG
- Vihita Chem Pvt Ltd
- Toronto Reseach Chemicals
- TCI Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd
- SimSon Pharma limited
- Oxford Lab Fine Chem LLP
- Otto Chemie Pvt Ltd
- Wuhan Wingroup Pharmaceutical Co.,ltd
- Hebei Guanlang biotechnology Co.,ltd
- Alpha Chemika
Global Guanidine Nitrate Market: Research Scope
Global Guanidine Nitrate Market, by Purity Type
Global Guanidine Nitrate Market, by Application
- Pharmaceuticals
- Safety Airbags
- Photographic Materials
- Disinfectants
- Explosives & Rocket Propellants
- Others
Global Guanidine Nitrate Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Guanidine Nitrate Market Introduction
- Guanidine nitrate is colorless, water soluble salt chemical compound. It is mostly produced on a larger scale. Industrially, it is produced by the dicyandiamide and ammonium nitrate reaction. It is flammable at high temperature and its combustion produces toxic nitrogen oxide fumes. It is used as a monopropellant in Jetex engines in airplanes due to its high gas output and low flame temperature.
- Guanidine nitrate is employed in various applications. It is used in ammonium nitrate explosive formulations and various propellant applications including triple-base gun propellants. It is also used to examine the vapor signatures of nitrate salts of guanidine by the isothermal thermogravimetric method. Guanidine nitrate is also used in military and commercial sectors in explosives. In addition, it is used for the synthesis of sulfonamide medicines, photographic materials, and disinfectants. It is also used to test salt in complex acid.
- Guanidine nitrate needs to be stored in low temperature ventilated depots. It needs to be kept away from organic metals, phosphorus and flammables, and reducing agents.
