The Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market accounted for US$ 48.36 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 66.73 million by 2030; the market is estimated to record a CAGR of 4.1% from 2022 to 2030. 

Market Insights and Analyst View:

Dust control and dust suppression are very important in heavy industries that generate large quantities of dust, such as fugitive dust to larger-sized dust particles. Dust can create extreme personal health and environmental issues if it is not controlled. Dust also poses an explosion threat. There are various methods and equipment used for effective dust suppression and dust control in many industries. Different dust control or suppression chemicals are lignin sulfonate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, asphalt emulsions, oil emulsions, polymeric emulsions, and many others. Dust control or suppression chemicals find application in many industries, such as mining, construction, oil & gas, food & beverage, textile, glass & ceramics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, metal processing, chemicals, woodworking, and power generation. The mining industry is one of the major industries for dust control or suppression chemicals. In the mining industry, both surface and underground mining operations generate dust during the extraction and processing of minerals.

Growth Drivers and Challenges:

The major factor driving the Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market growth is the rising demand for dust control or suppression chemicals from the construction industry. According to the US and the Brazilian Green Building Councils, Brazil accounted for over 1.2 million square meters of certified buildings, ranking seventh in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) registrations worldwide in 2021. The government of Brazil has taken a massive privatization initiative through the pipeline of concession auctions and regulatory reforms to attract financing for the development of the infrastructure sector. This initiative fuels the Brazilian construction industry, thereby triggering the demand for dust control or suppression chemicals. According to a report by the International Trade Administration, in 2022, the Ministry of Finance and the banking system in Brazil issued credit lines for the construction of ~530,000 new residential units. Dust suppression chemicals are used at the construction sites to reduce the dust generated from demolition, excavation, grading, and material handling. Dust control or suppression chemicals can be applied to unpaved surfaces, haul roads, and tailing dams for adhering to construction obligations and dealing with productivity constraints. However, the availability of alternatives is expected to hamper the Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market growth. Several alternatives, such as water and vegetable oil, are available in the dust control or suppression chemicals market. Water is the most effective and eco-friendly dust suppressant. However, the application of water as a dust suppressant can be challenging in areas with limited water resources. Various dust suppressant alternatives are more environmentally friendly than conventional dust control chemicals. All these factors are expected to hamper the Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market growth.

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Brazil Dust Control or Suppression Chemicals Market: Strategic Insights

Market Size Value in	US$ 48.36 million in 2022
Market Size Value by	US$ 66.73 million by 2030
Growth rate	CAGR of 4.1% from 2022 to 2030
Forecast Period	2022 - 2030
Base Year	2022

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Report Segmentation and Scope:

The "Brazil Dust Control or Suppression Chemicals Market" is segmented on the basis of chemical type and end-use industry. Based on chemical type, the market is segmented into lignin sulfonate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, asphalt emulsions, oil emulsions, polymeric emulsions, and others. By end-use industry, the market is segmented into mining, construction, oil & gas, food & beverage, textile, glass & ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and others.

Segmental Analysis:

Based on chemical type, the market is segmented into lignin sulfonate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, asphalt emulsions, oil emulsions, polymeric emulsions, and others. The calcium chloride segment held a larger share in the Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market. Also, the market for the calcium chloride segment is expected to register considerable growth during 2022–2030. Calcium chloride is highly hygroscopic, and it allows to bind with dust particles. Calcium chloride is extensively used to control dust on unpaved roads and construction sites. It can also be used to control dust in indoor environments such as warehouses and factories. Dry calcium chloride can be applied to surfaces using a spreader truck or manually. It is also applied in liquid form to the road surface using a water truck or spray bar.

The magnesium chloride segment is also the second major segment in terms of revenue in the Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market. Magnesium chloride is hygroscopic and deliquescent material, thus attracting and absorbing moisture from the air. Magnesium chloride is widely used on unpaved roads and mining sites. Magnesium chloride binds ultra-fine dust particles, creating hard surfaces and roads. According to the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department, magnesium chloride increases surface tension, forming a hard road surface. Therefore, it is considered more effective than calcium chloride. Magnesium chloride can be applied in either dry or liquid form. Magnesium chloride is less expensive than calcium chloride but has a short lifespan. It is recognized as a harmful chemical for roadside vegetation and crops. Magnesium chloride is corrosive in the concentrated form.

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Industry Developments and Future Opportunities: 

Various initiatives taken by the key players operating in the Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market are listed below:

• In March 2021, Dow Inc. signed an agreement with the Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee to establish the Dow South China Specialties Hub. This multi-year project will provide customers with local access to Dow's portfolio of high-value products and innovative technologies.
• In October 2023, Solenis LLC acquired CedarChem LLC. The acquisition is in line with Solenis' direct go-to-market strategy of improving chemical and wastewater treatment product and service offerings for clients.
• In July 2023, Solenis LLC acquired Diversey Holdings Ltd. Solenis has expanded to a global corporation with 71 manufacturing facilities and over 15,000 people after the acquisition. Solenis is now a more diversified firm with a much-enhanced scale, a broader worldwide reach, and the capacity to offer a "one-stop shop" suite of solutions that match client demand while also addressing global water management, cleaning, and hygiene challenges.

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact: 

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the dust control and suppression chemicals market in Brazil was significantly driven by mining and industrial activities, along with the increasing focus on environmental regulations and air quality. The international market players focused on the expansion of geographic reach in Brazil through merger and acquisition strategies to cater to a wide customer base. During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, travel restrictions, and business shutdowns hampered the growth of several industries, including the chemicals & materials industry. The shutdown of manufacturing units of dust control or suppression chemicals companies disturbed supply chains, manufacturing activities, and delivery schedules, negatively impacting the Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market growth. Various companies reported delays in product deliveries and a slump in product sales in 2020. The negative impact of the pandemic on food, mining, oil & gas construction, textile, glass & ceramics, and many other industries has reduced the demand for dust control or suppression chemicals.

Production shortfall caused by supply chain disruptions and a shortage of skilled laborers created ademand–supply gap in many regions. The demand and supply gap was also recorded due to fluctuating demand from end-use industries, including construction, mining, pharmaceuticals, and oil & gas. Further, in Brazil, construction and infrastructure projects were halted and delayed due to the pandemic, affecting the market for dust control or suppression chemicals in the construction sector. Construction activities such as demolition, excavation, concrete cutting, and sanding produce a high amount of dust. Dust is usually generated from cement, concrete, sand, gravel, and various other construction aggregates. Furthermore, the reduced mining activities in Brazil due to the pandemic also reduced the consumption of dust control or suppression chemicals.

The Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market began to revive in 2021 as governments of the country took significant measures, such as well-coordinated vaccination drives. In 2021, rising vaccination rates contributed to improvements in the overall conditions in the country, which led to conducive environments for the chemicals & materials industry. The resumption of business activities in food, mining, oil & gas construction, textile, glass & ceramics, and other industries gradually boosted the market growth in 2021. Also, in 2021, the sales of dust control or suppression chemicals increased with the resumption of industrial activities of companies operating in the mining and construction industry.

Competitive Landscape and Key Companies:

Beneficent Technology Inc., Veolia Environnement SA, Ecolab Inc., Quaker Chemical Corp, Dow Inc., BASF SE, Solenis LLC, and Borregaard ASA are a few of the players operating in the Brazil dust control or suppression chemicals market. Players operating in the market focus on providing high-quality products to fulfill customer demand. Also, they focus on adopting various strategies such as new product launches, capacity expansion, partnerships, and collaborations to stay competitive in the market.