1. Product Introduction

AKD (Alkyl Ketene Dimer) wax powder is an environment‑friendly sizing agent specially for papermaking. It is a pale‑yellow waxy solid and insoluble in water.Core function: It reacts with paper fibers to form a hydrophobic layer, making paper water‑resistant, dimension‑stable and improving printing performance.Main applications: Neutral/alkaline papermaking sizing for white cardboard, food‑grade packaging paper, cultural paper, etc. It replaces traditional rosin size with better environmental‑friendliness and quality.

2. Latest International Industry Updates

Market Growth: The global AKD market keeps steady growth. Asia‑Pacific is the largest consumption region, and packaging paper serves as the core demand scenario.Demand Upgrade: With stricter environmental regulations and food‑contact packaging safety standards worldwide, demand for high‑purity food‑grade AKD has surged.Cost Fluctuation: Volatile prices of upstream palm‑oil‑based raw materials cause minor fluctuations in international AKD prices.Competitive Landscape: Established European and American enterprises (BASF, Kemira) take the lead. Chinese‑made AKD features prominent cost‑performance, with growing export volume and expanding market share in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.Industry Trend: Bio‑based, low‑migration and highly‑environment‑friendly AKD have become the mainstream R&D and procurement orientation.