Tung oil or China wood oil is a drying oil obtained by pressing the seed from the nut of the tung tree ( Vernicia fordii ). Tung oil hardens upon exposure to air (through polymerization ), and the resulting coating is transparent and has a deep, almost wet look.
Where did Tung oil come from?
The tung oil tree originates in southern China and was cultivated there for tung oil, but the date of cultivation remains unknown. The earliest references for Chinese use of tung oil are in the writings of Confucius (551 – 479 BCE) around 500 to 479 BC.
How is tung oil market segmented?
The market is segmented by Type (Raw Tung Oil, Boiled Tung Oil), by Application (Wood Finishing, Electronic, Paints & Coatings, Printing Inks, Adhesives), by End-User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial), by Distribution Channel (Online, Offline).
How big is the tung oil market?
The global tung oil market is expected to grow from USD XX million in 2022 to USD XX million by 2030, at a CAGR of XX%. Tung oil is extracted from the nut of the tung tree, which is native to China.