Global High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Report 2026–2036
Western Market Research estimates that the High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.
Market Overview
High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (Al(OH)₃), commonly referred to as ATH, is a fine white crystalline powder derived primarily from bauxite refining. High-purity grades are characterized by low impurity levels, controlled particle size distribution, and high brightness. ATH is widely used as a flame retardant filler, smoke suppressant, functional additive in polymers, and precursor for high purity alumina (HPA).
Market growth is supported by:
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Rising demand for halogen-free flame retardant materials
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Expansion of electrical insulation and cable applications
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Increasing use in engineered plastics and composites
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Growth in pharmaceutical and food additive segments
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Rising demand for high purity alumina in LED and lithium-ion battery markets
The research integrates insights from alumina producers, polymer compounders, flame retardant formulators, and distributors, supported by analysis of bauxite production and specialty chemical demand.
Impact of COVID-19
The pandemic led to:
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Disruptions in mining and refining operations
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Temporary slowdown in construction and automotive sectors
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Supply chain bottlenecks in specialty chemicals
However, recovery in infrastructure projects, electronics manufacturing, and polymer demand restored ATH consumption growth.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Grade
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Industrial Grade ATH
Used in flame retardants, plastics, rubber, and coatings. -
Food Grade ATH
Applied as food additive and processing aid. -
Pharmaceutical Grade ATH
Used as antacid ingredient and excipient. -
Ultra-High Purity ATH
Precursor for high purity alumina (HPA) used in LED substrates and lithium-ion batteries.
Industrial grade dominates volume consumption, while ultra-high purity ATH is the fastest-growing segment.
By Application
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Industrial Applications
Flame retardant fillers, cable compounds, solid surface materials. -
Food Applications
Anti-caking agents and additives. -
Pharmaceutical Applications
Antacids and medical formulations. -
Electrical & Electronics
Insulation materials and high-performance polymers. -
Construction Materials
Artificial marble, engineered stone, coatings.
Industrial and construction segments represent the largest market share.
By Particle Size
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Fine (<1 µm)
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Medium (1–5 µm)
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Coarse (>5 µm)
Fine particle grades are preferred for polymer compounding and flame retardant systems.
By End-User Industry
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Plastics & Polymers
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Electrical & Electronics
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Construction
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Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
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Food Processing
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong demand in polymer and cable industries
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Growth in engineered stone production
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Stable pharmaceutical consumption
Europe
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Strict fire safety regulations driving flame retardant demand
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Growth in sustainable and halogen-free materials
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Pharmaceutical and food-grade applications
Asia-Pacific
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Largest consumption market
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Rapid infrastructure development
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Expanding electronics and cable manufacturing
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Growing LED and battery production in China, Japan, and South Korea
Asia-Pacific dominates global demand due to manufacturing concentration.
South America
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Construction and industrial development
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Growing polymer compounding market
Middle East & Africa
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Infrastructure and building material growth
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Emerging industrial manufacturing base
Key Market Participants
Major companies operating in the High Purity ATH Market include:
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Huber Engineered Materials
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Nabaltec AG
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Sibelco Group
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Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Albemarle Corporation
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Alcoa Corporation
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Hindalco Industries Ltd.
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Chalco (Aluminum Corporation of China)
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Almatis GmbH
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Showa Denko Materials
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LKAB Minerals
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J.M. Huber Corporation
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MAL Hungarian Aluminium
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Sasol Limited
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Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
While bauxite is widely available, high-purity processing and quality control require significant technical expertise.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Dependence on bauxite mining and alumina refining affects cost structure.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Polymer manufacturers and cable producers negotiate volume-based pricing.
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Alternative flame retardants such as magnesium hydroxide compete in certain applications.
Competitive Rivalry – High
Global and regional producers compete on purity, particle size control, and pricing.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Effective halogen-free flame retardant
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Versatile applications across industries
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Stable and chemically inert
Weaknesses
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Lower thermal stability compared to some alternatives
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Dependence on alumina refining infrastructure
Opportunities
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Growth in halogen-free fire safety regulations
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Rising LED and battery-grade alumina demand
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Expansion of engineered stone materials
Threats
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Volatility in bauxite prices
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Environmental regulations in mining
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Competition from alternative flame retardants
Trend Analysis
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Increasing demand for ultra-high purity ATH for HPA production
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Growth in halogen-free polymer compounds
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Expansion of cable insulation materials
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Rising use in engineered surfaces and countertops
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Development of nano-sized ATH particles
Market Drivers
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Stricter fire safety standards
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Infrastructure and construction growth
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Expansion of electronics and cable industries
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Increasing pharmaceutical consumption
Market Challenges
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Energy-intensive alumina production
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Raw material supply risks
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Competition from magnesium hydroxide
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Environmental compliance in mining operations
Value Chain Analysis
Bauxite Mining
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Alumina Refining (Bayer Process)
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ATH Production & Purification
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Particle Size Classification & Surface Treatment
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Distribution to Polymer & Industrial Manufacturers
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End-Use Product Manufacturing
Purification and particle engineering are key value-added processes.
Clean Data Summary
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Base Year: 2025
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Forecast Period: 2026–2036
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Estimated CAGR: XX%
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Dominant Segment: Industrial Grade
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Fastest Growing Segment: Ultra-High Purity ATH
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Largest Region: Asia-Pacific
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Key Growth Driver: Flame Retardant Demand
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Expand ultra-high purity ATH production for HPA applications.
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Invest in surface-treated and fine particle technologies.
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Secure long-term bauxite sourcing agreements.
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Strengthen partnerships with cable and polymer manufacturers.
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Focus on environmentally sustainable refining processes.
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Expand presence in Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs.
1. Market Overview of High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH)
1.1 High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Overview
1.1.1 High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Regions:
1.3 High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Industrial Grade
2.4 Food Grade
2.5 Pharmaceutical Grade
3. Covid-19 Impact High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Industrial Application
3.4 Food Application
3.5 Pharmaceutical Application
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Business
5.1 Huber Engineered Materials
5.1.1 Huber Engineered Materials Company Profile
5.1.2 Huber Engineered Materials High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Specification
5.1.3 Huber Engineered Materials High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Bayer
5.2.1 Bayer Company Profile
5.2.2 Bayer High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Specification
5.2.3 Bayer High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Sibelco
5.3.1 Sibelco Company Profile
5.3.2 Sibelco High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Specification
5.3.3 Sibelco High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Redox
5.4.1 Redox Company Profile
5.4.2 Redox High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Specification
5.4.3 Redox High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 CheMarCo
5.5.1 CheMarCo Company Profile
5.5.2 CheMarCo High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Specification
5.5.3 CheMarCo High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Acuro
5.6.1 Acuro Company Profile
5.6.2 Acuro High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Specification
5.6.3 Acuro High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Sumitomo
5.7.1 Sumitomo Company Profile
5.7.2 Sumitomo High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Specification
5.7.3 Sumitomo High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Albemarle
5.8.1 Albemarle Company Profile
5.8.2 Albemarle High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Product Specification
5.8.3 Albemarle High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
6.2 North America High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
6.3 North America High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
6.4 North America High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
7.2 East Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
8.2 Europe High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
9.2 South Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
11.2 Middle East High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
12.2 Africa High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
13.2 Oceania High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
14.2 South America High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
14.3 South America High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
14.4 South America High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Size by Application
16 High Purity Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Grade
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Industrial Grade ATH
Used in flame retardants, plastics, rubber, and coatings. -
Food Grade ATH
Applied as food additive and processing aid. -
Pharmaceutical Grade ATH
Used as antacid ingredient and excipient. -
Ultra-High Purity ATH
Precursor for high purity alumina (HPA) used in LED substrates and lithium-ion batteries.
Industrial grade dominates volume consumption, while ultra-high purity ATH is the fastest-growing segment.
By Application
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Industrial Applications
Flame retardant fillers, cable compounds, solid surface materials. -
Food Applications
Anti-caking agents and additives. -
Pharmaceutical Applications
Antacids and medical formulations. -
Electrical & Electronics
Insulation materials and high-performance polymers. -
Construction Materials
Artificial marble, engineered stone, coatings.
Industrial and construction segments represent the largest market share.
By Particle Size
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Fine (<1 µm)
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Medium (1–5 µm)
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Coarse (>5 µm)
Fine particle grades are preferred for polymer compounding and flame retardant systems.
By End-User Industry
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Plastics & Polymers
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Electrical & Electronics
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Construction
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Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
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Food Processing
