Flow Chemistry Market Overview
The flow chemistry market
size is forecasted to reach US$2.5 billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of 10.4%
during 2022-2027. Flow chemistry deals with faster, safer, and cleaner production
of a wide range of chemical products in multiple industries. The use of flow
chemistry has intensified in the pharmaceutical industry in the last few years where
it is utilized in the system development for active pharmaceutical ingredients and the discovery of new drugs. The
pharmaceutical industry is booming globally with increasing production and
shipments and this is projected to contribute to the market’s growth during the
forecast period. For instance, as per the 2020 report by the
European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, medicines production
in the European region stood at USD 317,942.75 million in 2019 which was USD
300,434.09 in the previous year. Furthermore, flow chemistry is used
extensively in the chemical industry as it helps in the research and production
of several chemicals in a continuous way. The chemical industry is expanding
globally and this is projected to augment the market’s growth during the
forecast period. For instance, as per the data by India Brand Equity
Foundation, the chemical industry in India is projected to touch USD 304
billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 9.3%. Continuous stirred tank reactors will witness the
highest demand in the forecast period. Microreactor and plug flow reactor will have significant demand in
the forecast period. The catalyst deactivation issue might hinder the market’s
growth in the forecast period.
COVID-19 Impact
The flow chemistry market was affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Disturbances such as supply chain scarcity, procurement of raw materials, and factory shutdown surfaced during the pandemic. The market players adopted necessary steps to tackle these challenges and maintain a stable business operation amid the pandemic. As per the June 2020 COVID-19 update report by H.E.L Group, the company enforced split working patterns at many of its production sites. The report also states that the company had to close down many areas of the production facility due to the severity of the pandemic. The market witnessed decent growth towards the end of 2020. Going forward, the market is projected to have a robust growth rate due to the expansion of major end-use industries such as the pharmaceutical and chemical industry.
Flow Chemistry Report Coverage
The report: “Flow Chemistry Market Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Flow Chemistry Industry.
By Reactor: Continuous
Stirred Tank Reactor
(CSTR), Plug Flow Reactor
(PFR), Microreactor,
Microwave Reactor, Meso Reactor, Others.
By End Use
Industry: Chemical,
Pharmaceutical, Academia and Research Institutes, Perfume and Fragrance, Food
and Beverage, Petrochemical, Agriculture, Others.
By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy,
Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China,
Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan,
Malaysia, Rest of Asia Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina,
Colombia and Rest of South America), and RoW (Middle East and Africa).
Key Takeaways:
- The continuous stirred tank reactor dominated the flow chemistry market in 2021. This type of reactor offers continuous operation in a steady-state, making it the go-to option in the market.
- The chemical industry is projected to influence the market’s growth in the forecast period. As per the June 2020 report by the American Chemistry Council, net exports of chemicals will reach USD 37 billion by 2025.
- The North American region is expected to witness the highest
demand for flow chemistry
due to the expanding pharmaceutical industry in the region. For instance,
according to the July 2020 stats by the United States National Library of Medicine, in
2019, overall US pharmaceutical expenditures in the US increased
5.4% compared to the previous year.
Figure: North American Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Billion)
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Flow Chemistry Market - By Reactor
Continuous stirred tank reactors dominated the flow chemistry market in 2021. It is one of the most commonly used reactors in multiple end-use industries. This type of reactor provides good temperature control, low operating cost, and maintains a continuous operation in a steady state. Owing to such diverse properties, market players and research organizations are opting for the higher uses of continuous stirred tank reactor. For instance, as per the 2021 article by the American Chemical Society (ACS), a high-temperature continuous stirred tank reactor was utilized for the synthesis of InP/ZnS quantum dots. Such increasing use of continuous stirred tank reactor is expected to stimulate its demand in the forecast period.
Flow Chemistry Market - By End Use Industry
The pharmaceutical industry dominated the flow chemistry market in 2021 and is growing at a CAGR of 14.1% in the forecast period. Flow chemistry is utilized in the development of systems for active pharmaceutical ingredients and the production of pharmaceutical drugs. The pharmaceutical industry is booming globally and this is anticipated to contribute to the market’s growth in the forecast period. For instance, according to the 2020 stats by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, imports of medicines in the European pharmaceutical stood at USD 387,325 in 2019 which was US$ 362,199 in the previous year. Similarly, as per the data by India Brand Equity Foundation, drugs and pharma exports in India increased in 2021, reaching USD 5.78 billion between April 2021 and June 2021. Such a massive boost in the global pharmaceutical industry is expected to augment the higher uses of flow chemistry for drug formulation and production and this, in turn, is expected to contribute to the market’s growth during the forecast period.
Flow Chemistry Market - By Geography
The North American region held the largest share in the flow chemistry market in 2021 with a market share of up to 32%. The high demand for flow chemistry in the region is attributed to the increasing investment in the region’s pharmaceutical industry. Flow chemistry is used in the region’s pharmaceutical industry in the processing and development of several drugs. The pharmaceutical industry in the region is exhibiting positive growth and this is expected to increase the demand for flow chemistry during the forecast period. For instance, according to the June 2021 report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Biden Administration is to invest more than USD 3 billion to fast-track the development of antiviral medicines. Similarly, according to the data by Medical Countermeasures (MCM), Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) introduced new strategic plans in May 2020 to increase Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in America. Such increasing investments and growth in the region’s pharmaceutical industry is expected to augment the higher uses of flow chemistry during the forecast period.
Flow Chemistry Market Drivers
Expanding chemical industry will drive the market’s growth
Flow chemistry finds its broad uses in the chemical industry as it helps in the synthesis and preparation of several chemicals. The chemical industry is expanding globally with increasing production and shipment and this is expected to drive the market’s growth during the forecast period. For instance, as per the statistics by India Brand Equity Foundation, the domestic chemical industry’s small and medium enterprises are expected to display 18-23% revenue growth in FY22. Similarly, as per the June 2021 Mid-Year US Chemical Industry Outlook report, US chemical volumes are expected to jump by 3.2% and shipments are projected to surge 8.2% in 2022. This expansion in the chemical industry globally is expected to amplify the higher uses of flow chemistry which is anticipated to augment the market’s growth in the forecast period.
The booming pharmaceutical industry will drive the market’s growth
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest consumers of flow chemistry where flow reactors such as plug flow reactors and continuous stirred tank reactors are used for system development of active pharmaceutical ingredients and manufacturing of a wide range of pharma drugs. The pharmaceutical industry is booming globally with increasing R&D activities and this is expected to drive the market’s growth in the forecast period. For instance, as per the March 2021 data by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, the North American region held the largest portion of pharmaceutical revenue (48.9%), and US-led the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical sale in the region is expected to cross USD 600 billion in 2022. Similarly, as per the data by the India Brand Equity Foundation, the domestic pharmaceutical market is projected to increase 3x in the next decade. Such a huge boost in the pharmaceutical sector globally is expected to increase the higher utilization of flow chemistry and in turn, this is projected to contribute to the market’s growth during the forecast period.
Flow Chemistry Market Challenges
Catalyst deactivation in the flow chemistry might hamper the market’s growth
The catalysts used in the flow chemistry get automatically deactivated which is a key challenge in the market and this might hamper the market’s growth in the forecast period. Flow chemistry involves various types of catalysts for the synthesis of different materials. However, the catalysts have the tendency of getting deactivated during the flow chemistry process, hampering the manufacturing of several products. For instance, as per the 2019 journal by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), catalyst deactivation was observed under continuous flow conditions. This issue of catalyst deactivation during flow chemistry might hinder the market’s growth in the forecast period.
Flow Chemistry Industry Outlook
Investment in R&D activities, acquisitions, product and technology launches are key strategies adopted by players in this market. Flow Chemistry top 10 companies include:
- Syrris Ltd
- CEM
Corporation
- Milestone
Srl
- Biotage AB
- Future
Chemistry Holding BV
- Vapourtec
Ltd.
- ThalesNano
Inc.
- H.E.L Group
- Chemtrix BV
- Corning Inc.
Recent Developments
- In September 2020, Spanish pharmaceutical company Faes Farma collaborated with Syrris Ltd. for developing novel synthesis pathways for new and existing active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Relevant Reports
LIST OF TABLES
1.Global Flow Chemistry Market:Reactor Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)1.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Global Industry Research
1.1.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
1.2 Plug Flow Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Global Industry Research
1.2.1 Plug Flow Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
1.3 Microreactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Global Industry Research
1.3.1 Microreactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
1.4 Microwave System Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Global Industry Research
1.4.1 Microwave System Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
2.Global Flow Chemistry Market:Application Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
2.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.1.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
2.2 Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.2.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
2.3 Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.3.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M)
2.4 Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.4.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
3.Global Flow Chemistry Market:Reactor Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
3.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
3.1.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
3.2 Plug Flow Reactor Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
3.2.1 Plug Flow Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
3.3 Microreactor Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
3.3.1 Microreactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
3.4 Microwave System Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
3.4.1 Microwave System Market Demand Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
4.Global Flow Chemistry Market:Application Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
4.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.1.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
4.2 Chemical Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.2.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Chemical Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
4.3 Academia Research Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.3.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Academia Research Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
4.4 Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.4.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
5.North America Flow Chemistry Market:Reactor Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
5.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
5.1.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
5.2 Plug Flow Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
5.2.1 Plug Flow Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
5.3 Microreactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
5.3.1 Microreactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
5.4 Microwave System Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
5.4.1 Microwave System Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
6.North America Flow Chemistry Market:Application Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
6.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.1.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
6.2 Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.2.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
6.3 Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.3.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M)
6.4 Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.4.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
7.South America Flow Chemistry Market:Reactor Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
7.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.1.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
7.2 Plug Flow Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.2.1 Plug Flow Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
7.3 Microreactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.3.1 Microreactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
7.4 Microwave System Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.4.1 Microwave System Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
8.South America Flow Chemistry Market:Application Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
8.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.1.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
8.2 Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.2.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
8.3 Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.3.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M)
8.4 Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.4.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
9.Europe Flow Chemistry Market:Reactor Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
9.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.1.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
9.2 Plug Flow Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.2.1 Plug Flow Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
9.3 Microreactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.3.1 Microreactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
9.4 Microwave System Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.4.1 Microwave System Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
10.Europe Flow Chemistry Market:Application Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
10.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.1.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
10.2 Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.2.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
10.3 Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.3.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M)
10.4 Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.4.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
11.APAC Flow Chemistry Market:Reactor Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
11.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.1.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
11.2 Plug Flow Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.2.1 Plug Flow Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
11.3 Microreactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.3.1 Microreactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
11.4 Microwave System Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.4.1 Microwave System Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
12.APAC Flow Chemistry Market:Application Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
12.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.1.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
12.2 Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.2.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
12.3 Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.3.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M)
12.4 Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.4.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
13.MENA Flow Chemistry Market:Reactor Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
13.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.1.1 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
13.2 Plug Flow Reactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.2.1 Plug Flow Reactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
13.3 Microreactor Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.3.1 Microreactor Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
13.4 Microwave System Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.4.1 Microwave System Market Demand Market 2019-2024 ($M)
14.MENA Flow Chemistry Market:Application Estimate Trend Analysis Market 2019-2024 ($M)
14.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.1.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Pharmaceutical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
14.2 Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.2.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Chemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
14.3 Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.3.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Academia Research Market 2019-2024 ($M)
14.4 Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.4.1 Flow Chemistry Market Demand In Petrochemical Market 2019-2024 ($M)
LIST OF FIGURES
1.US Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)2.Canada Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
3.Mexico Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
4.Brazil Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
5.Argentina Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
6.Peru Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
7.Colombia Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
8.Chile Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
10.UK Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
11.Germany Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
12.France Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
13.Italy Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
14.Spain Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
16.China Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
17.India Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
18.Japan Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
19.South Korea Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
20.South Africa Flow Chemistry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
21.North America Flow Chemistry By Application
22.South America Flow Chemistry By Application
23.Europe Flow Chemistry By Application
24.APAC Flow Chemistry By Application
25.MENA Flow Chemistry By Application
26.Am Technology, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
27.Cem Corporation, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
28.Milestone Srl, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
29.Biotage Ab, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
30.Syrris Ltd, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
31.Vapourtec Ltd, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
32.Thalesnano Inc, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
33.Hel Group, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
34.Uniqsis Ltd, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
35.Chemtrix Bv, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
36.Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik Bts, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
37.Future Chemistry Holding Bv, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
38.Corning Incorporated, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
39.Parr Instrument Company, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
40.Cambridge Reactor Design Ltd, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
41.Lonza, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
42.Pdc Machine Inc, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
43.Little Thing Factory Gmbh, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
44.C-Tech Innovation, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
45.Saida Fds Inc, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)