The global wood vinegar market is expected to grow with the CAGR of approximately 7.4% during the forecast period (2016-2023). Wood Vinegar also called (liquid smoke, pyroligneous acid, pyrolysis water, wood distillate or Mokusaku and smoke water) is an amber liquid created by the natural act of carbonization at the time of charcoal/ biochar production. It is of an acidic nature with a pH of approx. 2.5 – 3.0 and comprises a multitude of organic compounds. The key constituents aside from water comprise methanol and acetic acid. There are various applications for wood vinegar, however the major commercial applications include animal husbandry, tar and creosote production, a food additive for increased smoke flavoring, waste water treatment, human medicinal purposes, industrial source of acetic acid and agriculture. Wood vinegar has substantial benefits to the agricultural sector as it is a high-density liquid along with better economic freight costs vs. coverage that suits into on farm infrastructure and existing supply chain. Thus, the demand for wood vinegar is high in agriculture sector to improve crop yield.
The global wood vinegar market growth is primarily driven due to increasing demand for bio-based products. Bio-based chemicals have wide applications in agriculture sector in the form of bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers. It is mainly used in agriculture to augment the yield of crops and to destroy the harmful components present in the soil that can cause diseases in the plants. They are not only cost effective as compared to synthetic chemicals, but are also environmentally friendly. Growth of plants can be increased by using bio-fertilizers as they possess natural components which do not harm the plants. Furthermore, growth in animal feed industry is also further driving the market growth as wood vinegars are utilized as a supplement for livestock feed. Wood vinegar enables to adjust bacterial levels in animal digestive tract that could increase the nutrient absorption among feed population. However, harmful effects associated with the use of the wood vinegar act as a major restraining factor for the market as it can be toxic to some extent to fish and plants, if used excessively. Lack of awareness regarding application of wood vinegar and harmful effects associated with the use of wood vinegar are few restraints for the market. While growth in food industry and increasing demand for bio-based products are providing opportunities during forecast years.
Source: OBRC Analysis
The global wood vinegar market is segmented on the basis of application and pyrolysis method. The application segment includes:
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Pharmacy
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Consumer products
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Agriculture
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Food
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Others (waste water treatment and acetic acid)
The pyrolysis method is sub segmented into:
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Slow pyrolysis
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Fast pyrolysis
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Intermediate pyrolysis
The revenue for the above applications segment is specific to the wood vinegar market. However, the total revenue of these application and verticals in general has been excluded from the scope of the report. However the transportation and storage cost of these applications has been excluded from the report scope.
Geographically, the global wood vinegar market has been segmented on the basis of four major region, which include:
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North America (U.S. & Canada)
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Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, RoAPAC)
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Europe (UK, France, Germany, RoE)
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Rest of World
Asia-Pacific held a major share in 2015, in terms of revenue in the wood vinegar market due to increasing adoption of wood vinegar in organic farming natural farming input. Moreover, increasing demand for bio-based chemicals in the region is also supported for the growth of wood vinegar in the region due to increasing Government support to renewable energy sources, renewable feedstock’s sources and availability. Globally, wood vinegar is utilized as a bio-pesticide as there is a high need to decrease environmental risk caused from chemical pesticides. Europe is expected to witness potential growth in the forecast period (2016-2023) while the use of chemical fertilizer is disturbing the food chains.
Based on segmentation global wood vinegar market is segmented into application and pyrolysis method. In application segment, agriculture sub segment has accounted for the major share in 2015 due to use of wood vinegar in agriculture which It is a better substitute of chemicals as it improves crop yields as well as controls the effect of harmful insects on crops. For example, when wood vinegar is used in the soil for high concentrations, it aids in preventing the eelworms growth and the subsequent harm caused to the soil. Moreover, while utilizing in low concentrations, it can increase the number of beneficial microbes in the soil. It also enables crops for the development of stronger roots, which can further increase uptake of nutrients. In pyrolysis method, Slow pyrolysis method held major share in 2015 as it has advantages related to yield and quality that wood vinegar created. Rising demand for several grades of wood vinegar for a variety of applications is boosting the growth of slow pyrolysis wood vinegar market.
The major market players of the global wood vinegar market are:
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ACE (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Singapore)
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Canada Renewable Bioenergy Corporation (Canada)
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Nettenergy B.V. (Netherland)
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New Life Agro (U.S.)
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Pyro Tech Energy Pty Ltd (Australia)
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Tagrow Co., Ltd (China )
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VerdilifeLLC (U.S.)
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Others
Detailed analysis of these companies provided in this report comprises Overview, SCOT Analysis, Product Portfolio, Strategic Initiative and Strategic Analysis.
These companies using various strategies such as merger & acquisition, collaboration, partnership and product launching. On Jan 2017, Pyrotech Energy Pty Ltd is an Australian Energy Firm which is specialized in the Biomass Field has set up collaboration with Nettenergy BV for its Nettenergy’s Pyroflash Technology. Its Pyroflash Technology transforms Waste Biomass to Bio Chemicals and Liquid Fuels. According to Pyro-Tech, this collaboration set up marketing and licensing preparations for the Pyroflash Technology. The company has huge availability of waste biomass, which can be converted to valuable renewable energy and various Bio by-products attributing to setting up an appropriate commercial income generation by the effectiveness to save thousands of CO2 emissions annually.
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Key Findings of the global wood vinegar market:
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There are various applications for wood vinegar, however the major commercial applications include animal husbandry, tar and creosote production, a food additive for increased smoke flavoring, waste water treatment, human medicinal purposes, industrial source of acetic acid and agriculture.
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Asia pacific is anticipated to account the largest revenue share in 2016.
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Bio-based chemicals have wide applications in agriculture sector in the form of bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers.
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Increasing government support
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Product collaboration is the key strategy adopted by the various market players of global wood vinegar market.
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