Lanthanum Market Introduction
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Lanthanum (La) is a soft, silvery white, ductile, and malleable metal,
which tarnishes gradually after exposure to air. It is one of the rare earth
metals and is naturally found in sediment along with cerium and various other
rare earth elements. Lanthanum is abundantly available on the earth. Lanthanum
is used in various applications such as additives in glass, catalysts, ignition
elements in torches and lighters, electron cathodes, and scintillators.
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Lanthanum carbonate is used as a phosphate binder in medicines to treat
high levels of phosphate in the blood
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Approximately 10 kg of lanthanum is used in the manufacture of a single
hybrid electric car.
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Based on product type, the global
lanthanum market can be divided into lanthanum oxide, lanthanum
chloride, lanthanum boride, lanthanum acetate, lanthanum carbonate, and others.
The lanthanum oxide segment is expected to drive the global lanthanum market
during the forecast period. Lanthanum oxide is widely used as a feedstock for
certain catalysts as well as in components of optical materials in some
ferroelectric materials.
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Based on application, the global lanthanum market can be segregated into
filament glass coatings, fluidic catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, hydrogen storage,
battery & non-battery alloys, electrical & electronics, and others. The
fluidic catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts segment dominated the global
lanthanum market in 2020. Lanthanum is widely used in cracking reaction of
fluidic catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts for the production of high-octane
gasoline from crude oil.
Key Drivers and
Restraints of Lanthanum Market
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Rise in demand for lanthanum in hybrid vehicle manufacturing is a key
factor driving the global lanthanum market. Lanthanum is primarily used to
manufacture nickel-metal hydride batteries, which are employed in hybrid
vehicles. Rise in demand for rare earth metal catalysts is also projected to
contribute to the growth of the global lanthanum market.
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Enactment of government regulations and policies related to mining,
decreasing reserves, and environmental risks related to the production of
lanthanum are some of the key constraints that are projected to hamper the
market in the near future
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Economic slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is also adversely
affecting the demand for lanthanum, as many manufacturing facilities have been
temporarily shut down. The pandemic has also impacted product and inventory
transportation, as mining as well as logistics services have been hampered.
This has negatively impacted the global lanthanum market.
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Dearth of universal directives pertaining to applications of lanthanum
is expected to restrain the market during forecast period. Every country has
different directives pertaining to applications of lanthanum. Companies find it
difficult to deal with these country-wise regulations. This is discouraging
investment in the lanthanum market, thereby restraining the market.
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COVID-19 impact on
Lanthanum Market
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The COVID-19 outbreak is hampering the demand for lanthanum in many
applications. Governments of various countries across the globe enforced
stringent lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus. This led to a
slowdown in manufacturing operations and restrictions on supply and transport,
thus affecting the lanthanum market.
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Key players operating in the lanthanum market are primarily tier I and
tier II manufacturers and suppliers. Manufacturing and supply chain facilities
of these manufacturers are spread across various countries in Asia Pacific,
Europe, North America, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Many of
these players have halted their production output over the last few months due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has negatively impacted the demand and
supply chain of lanthanum.
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Asia Pacific to
Account for Significant Share of Global Lanthanum Market
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In terms of region, the global lanthanum market can be classified into
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East &
Africa
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Asia Pacific is the key manufacturer as well as consumer of lanthanum
across the globe. It is anticipated to hold significant share of the global
lanthanum market during the forecast period due to the easy availability of raw
materials, especially in Japan and China.
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Increase in demand for lanthanum in the electrical & electronics
industry in countries in Asia Pacific such as China and India is anticipated to
drive the market in the region. Expansion of the automotive industry in Asia
Pacific is likely to boost the lanthanum market, as lanthanum is used to
manufacture nickel-metal hydride batteries that are employed in hybrid cars.
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The market in Latin America and Middle East & Africa is projected to
expand at a steady pace during the forecast period
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Key Players operating
in Global Lanthanum Market
The global lanthanum market was
moderately consolidated in 2020. Prominent players operating in the global
lanthanum market seek to enter into partnership agreements and joint ventures
to expand their global reach.
Key players operating in the global
lanthanum market include:
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Avalon Advanced Materials
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Merck KGaA
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Cathay Advanced Materials
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Beijing Cerametek Materials
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Metall Rare Earth
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