Chemicals and Materials

The global thermoplastic polyester engineering resins market size stood at USD 3,912.2 million in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4% during 2023–2030, to reach USD 5,896.6 million by 2030.

The isostatic pressing market was valued at USD 7,982.1 million in 2022, which is expected to reach USD 13,568.1 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% during 2023–2030.

The global decanter centrifuge market revenue was valued at USD 1,811.1 million in 2022, which is projected to reach USD 2,561.1 million by 2030, advancing at 4.4% CAGR between 2023 and 2030.

The construction lubricants market generated revenue of USD 8,812.8 million in 2022, which will reach USD 11,940.9 million by 2030, advancing at 3.9% CAGR between 2023 and 2030.

The global metal cleaning chemicals market revenue was USD 13,412.7 million in 2022, which will reach USD 20,111.7 million by 2030, advancing at 5.2% CAGR between 2023 and 2030.

The global plate-and-frame heat exchangers market generated revenue of USD 5,712.8 million in the year 2022. It is further predicted to reach USD 8,912.9 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.7% between 2022 and 2030.

The recycled carbon fiber market generated revenue of USD 168.3 million in 2022, which will reach USD 310.3 million by 2030, advancing at 7.9% CAGR between 2022 and 2030.

The global agrochemical market was valued at USD 221.7 billion in 2022, and the market size is predicted to reach USD 301.5 billion by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 3.9% during 2022–2030.

The global organic coagulant market size stood at USD 1,911.9 million in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 9.0% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 3,811.5 million by 2030.

The global vinyl sulfone market size stood at 2,131.2 million in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 2,711.2 million by 2030.

The acetone market size stood at USD 5,421.9 million in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.4% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 9,590.9 million by 2030.

The global textile finishing chemicals market size stood at USD 8,897.2 million in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 11,983.2 million by 2030.

The global recycled elastomers market size stood at USD 8,921.8 million in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 10.5% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 19,781.2 million by 2030.

The global industrial filtration market revenue was USD 31,289.6 million in 2022, and it is expected to reach USD 55,673.2 million by 2030, advancing with a CAGR of 7.5% during 2022–2030.

The global thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) market size stood at USD 3,100 million in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 7.0% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 5,326 million by 2030.

The progressing cavity pump market size stood at USD 2,244 million in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 3,366 million by 2030.

The global green and bio polyols market size stood at USD 4.6 billion in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 9.3% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 9.3 billion by 2030.

The global thermoplastic pipe market size was valued at USD 3,117 million in 2022, and it is expected to reach USD 4,536 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 4.80% during 2022–2030.

The high-tech paints and coatings market size stood at USD 123.0 billion in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.4% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 267.5 billion by 2030.

The global scrubber system market size stood at USD 5,150 million in 2022, which is expected to reach USD 8,055 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 5.75% between 2022 and 2030.

The valve positioner market size stood at USD 1,820 million in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.45% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 2,783 million by 2030.

The global artificial photosynthesis market size was valued at USD 63.1 million in 2022, and this number is expected to increase to USD 188.9 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 14.70% during 2022–2030.

The APAC paints and coatings market size stood at USD 84.09 billion in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.90% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 133.03 billion by 2030.

The global liquid crystal polymer market size stood at USD 1,313 million in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.60% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 2,360 million by 2030.

The global camouflage coating market size stood at USD 207.3 million in 2022, which is expected to reach USD 549.4 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 13.10% between 2023 and 2030.

The global adhesive tapes market size was valued at USD 66,634 million in 2022, and it is expected to hit USD 103,040 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 5.60% during the forecast period.

The global ceramic matrix composites market size was valued at USD 3,090 million in 2022, and it is expected to reach USD 7,596 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 11.90% during 2022–2030.

The paints and coatings market estimated size stood at USD 164.1 billion in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 238.8 billion by 2030.

The insulation market size stood at USD 65.9 billion in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 7.5% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 117.4 billion by 2030.

The global polyisobutylene market size stood at USD 1,995.3 million in 2022, and it will grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 2,980.6 million by 2030.

The phosphoric acid market size stood at USD 45,671.2 million in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1% during 2022–2030, to reach USD 63,186.8 million by 2030.

The global polyolefin market was valued at USD 281.2 billion in 2022, and growing with a CAGR of 4.8% during 2022–2030, it is predicted to reach USD 410.4 billion by 2030.

The global biodegradable mulch film market was valued at $50.8 million in 2022, and the size is predicted to reach $87.8 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 7.1% during 2022–2030.

The global injection molded plastics market size stood at $288.9 billion in 2022, and it is set to advance at 4.5% CAGR during 2022–2030, to reach $409.2 billion by 2030.

In 2022, the biocomposites market size stood at $29.1 billion, which projected to witness 17.2% CAGR during 2022–2030, reaching $103.6 billion by 2030.

The global 3D printing materials market was valued at $2,578.8 million in 2022, and the market size is predicted to reach $16,230.8 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 25.9% during 2022–2030.

The agricultural micronutrients market size stood at $4,321.9 million in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during 2022–2030, to reach $8,322.1 million by 2030.

The corrugated boxes market size stood at $251.6 billion in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2022–2030, to reach $359.6 billion by 2030.

The global organic fertilizers market is estimated to generate $5,864 million in 2022, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 12.1% during 2022–2030, to reach $14,622 million by 2030.

The heat pump market size is predicted to increase at an 7.8% CAGR in the coming years since standing at $53,821.2 million in 2021.

The global rare earth metals market generated $7,063.9 million revenue in 2021, and it is expected to reach $15,473.3 million by 2030, progressing with a CAGR of 9.1% during 2021–2030.

The global polymer market was valued at $589,902.9 million in 2021, and it is expected to reach $946,991.38 million by 2030, growing at a significant CAGR of 5.4% between 2021 and 2030.

The global polyimide films market was valued at $1.34 billion in 2021, and it is projected to reach $2.19 billion by 2030, growing at a significant CAGR of 5.6% between 2021 and 2030.

The global biostimulants market size stood at $3.0 billion in 2021, which is expected to reach $7.81 billion by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 11.3% during 2021–2030.

The construction glass market size was $93.96 billion in 2021, and it is expected to reach $161.4 billion in 2030, with a growth rate of 6.20% during 2021–2030.

The global centrifugal pump market size stood at $33.20 billion in 2021, which is expected to reach $55.14 billion by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 5.8% during 2021–2030.

The dicyclopentadiene market size stood at $863.5 million in 2021, and it is expected to reach $1,373.9 million in 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% during 2021–2030.

The global nanochemicals market size stood at $5.67 billion in 2021, which is expected to reach $8.94 billion by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2021–2030.

The global fire-resistant fabrics market size was $3.04 billion in 2021, and it is projected to reach $5.09 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.90% during 2021–2030.

The global heat exchangers market was valued at $16.5 billion in 2021, and it is expected to reach $25.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2021 and 2030.

The global polyetheramine market size was valued at $1,009.1 million in 2021, and it is expected to increase to $2,183.6 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period.

The global microcellular plastics market size was valued at $9,873.8 million in 2021, and this number is expected to increase to $21,233.5 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period.

The global biomass pellet market size stood at $9.05 billion in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.75% during 2021–2030, to reach $16.29 billion by 2030.

The global solar control films market size was $728.4 million in 2021, which is projected to reach $1,283.8 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during 2021–2030.

The global levulinic acid market size in 2021 was $26.35 million, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 9.78% during 2021–2030, to reach $61.04 million by 2030.

The global solar control glass market size was valued at $5,625.98 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 9.0% during 2021–2030, to reach $12,219.04 million by 2030.

The global dyes and pigments market was valued at $37,548.65 million in 2021, and this number is further expected to increase to $57,946.67 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 4.94% during 2021–2030.

The global acetyls market size was $26,574.00 million in 2021, and this number is expected to increase to $43,337.36 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 5.58% during 2021–2030.

The global high-performance insulation materials market size was $5,833.1 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 7.4% during 2021–2030, to reach $11,096.8 million by 2030.

The global ballistic protection market size stood at $12,478.08 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 5.01% during 2021–2030, to reach $19,378.54 million by 2030.

The global adhesives & sealants market was estimated to generate $66,649.9 million in 2021, growing with a CAGR of 4.9% during 2021–2030, to further expand to $102,604.3 million by 2030.

The global ethyl acetate market size was valued at $4,414.6 million in 2021, and this is number is expected to increase to $8,443.1 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period.

The global epoxy adhesive market stood at $8,217.9 million in 2021, and it is expected to reach $13,483.9 million by 2030, demonstrating a CAGR of 5.7% during 2021–2030.

The global crop protection chemicals market size stood at $78,407.3 million in 2021. This number is expected to increase to $117,436.6 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2021–2030.

The global demulsifier market was valued at $2,414.6 million in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period, to reach $3,485.6 million by 2030.

The global nitrile butadiene rubber market size stood at $2,170.8 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2021–2030, to reach $3,258.9 million by 2030.

The agricultural lubricants market size stood at $3,011.3 million in 2021, advancing at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1% during 2021–2030, to reach $4,332.8 million by 2030.

The global fertigation and chemigation market size was $12,005.0 million in 2021, and it is expected to contribute $21,434.8 million by 2030, advancing with a CAGR of 6.7% during 2021–2030.

The global hand tools market size was valued at $21,854.1 million in 2021, and it is expected to reach $31,884.1 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 4.3% during 2021–2030.

The medical injection-molded plastics market value was $23,014.7 million in 2021, and it is set to reach $37,899.5 million by 2030, advancing with a CAGR of 5.7% during 2021–2030.

The global building and construction plastics market size in 2021 was $120,951.1 million, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 7.4% during 2021–2030, to reach $230,273.4 million by 2030.

The global cordless power tools market size in 2021 was $21,233.4 million, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period, to reach $46,729.5 million by 2030.

The acrylic adhesives market size stood at $8,964.1 million in 2021, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% during 2021–2030, to reach $14,921.4 million by 2030.

The global high-temperature resin market size was $3,560.6 million in 2021, and it will advance at a CAGR of 3.9% during 2021–2030, to reach $5,031.7 million by 2030.

The medical device coating market size stood at $7,861.4 million in 2021, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 7.6% during 2021–2030, to reach $15,165.9 million by 2030.

The global orthopedic biomaterials market generated revenue of $14.2 billion in 2021, and its size will advance at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2021–2030, to reach $32.2 billion by 2030.

The bio-based polyurethane market size was $34.8 million in 2021, and it is expected to reach $63.3 million in 2030, with a growth rate of 6.9% during 2021–2030.

The ammonium sulfate market size in 2021 was valued at $2,775.7 million, and it is projected to advance at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period, to reach $4,847.9 million by 2030.

The global basalt fiber market size was $283.8 million in 2021, and it is projected to reach $798.6 million by the year 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 12.2% during 2021–2030.

The global central vacuum cleaner systems market size is expected to advance at a CAGR of 11.1% during 2021–2030, to reach $948.9 million by 2030 from $368.7 million in 2021.

The global anti-reflective coatings market size was $4,554.1 million in 2021, and it is expected to generate $8,577.3 million by 2030, advancing with a CAGR of 7.3% during 2021–2030.

The global medical polymer market size was $17,842.5 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 8.1% during 2021–2030, to reach $36,035.3 million by 2030.

The immersion cooling market revenue was $258.6 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.5% during 2021–2030, to reach $1,855.1 million by 2030.

The medical polyether ether ketone market size stood at $582.4 million in 2021, and rising at a compound annual growth rate of 7.8% during 2021–2030, it will reach $1,146.6 million by 2030.

The global ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market size in 2021 was $1,896.4 million, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period, to reach $4,493.7 million by 2030.

The global flame retardants market size was $7,565.1 million in 2021. This number is expected to increase to $12,028.4 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 5.3% during 2021–2030.

The global green ammonia market size was $16.4 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 94.6% during 2021–2030, to reach $6,559.1 million by 2030.

The global biocontrol agents market accounted for a revenue of $4,851.7 million in 2021, and it is set to increase to $13,634.3 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 12.2% during 2021–2030.

The global glycolic acid market size was valued at $309.3 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 7.7% during 2021–2030, to reach $604.4 million by 2030.

The global green & bio-solvents market size was $3,128.5 million in 2021, and it will advance at a 6.1% CAGR during the forecast period, to reach $5,322.2 million by 2030.

The global vapor recovery units market revenue was $758.5 million in 2021, and it is expected to reach $1,177.8 million by 2030, advancing with a CAGR of 5.0% during 2021–2030.

The global silicone elastomers market size stood at an estimated $8,344.8 million in 2021, which is projected to advance at a CAGR of 7.8% during 2021–2030, to reach $16,425.2 million by 2030.

The global phase change materials market size stood at $1,775.5 million in 2021, which is projected to advance at a CAGR of 16.8% during 2021–2030.

The global metallurgy equipment market accounted for revenue of $100.3 billion in 2021, which is expected to reach $133.9 billion by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 3.3% during 2021–2030.

The global underfloor heating market size was $4,319.3 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 7.0% during 2021–2030, reaching $7,945.4 million in 2030.

The global structural metal products market size was valued at $448.3 billion in 2021, which is expected to reach $764.0 billion by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 6.1% during 2021–2030.

The global polyurea coatings market sales revenue crossed $995.2 million in 2021, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 11.0% during 2021–2030.

The polyethylene glycol market size was around $4,534.8 million in 2021, and it will grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during 2021–2030.

The global pressure washer market generated revenue of $2,629.1 million in 2021, and it is expected to reach $3,868.9 million by 2030 progressing with a CAGR of 4.4% during 2021–2030.

The global commercial lawn mower market size was valued at $14,741.3 million in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% during 2021–2030.

The global construction adhesives market size stood at $9,101.5 million in 2021, which is expected to reach $14,541.9 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.3% during 2021–2030.

The global refractories market revenue stood at $27.8 billion in 2021, and it is projected to reach $42.2 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% between 2021 and 2030.

The global fiber cement market revenue stood at $17,500.0 million in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% between 2021 and 2030.

In 2021, the U.S. engine-driven welder market was valued at $122.3 million, and it is projected to progress at a CAGR of 4.8% during 2021–2030.

The global LTCC and HTCC market was valued at $2,919.0 million in 2021. This number is expected to increase to $4,125.6 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of around 3.9% during 2021–2030.

The low VOC adhesives market was valued at $47.6 billion in 2021 and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 6.1% during 2021–2030.

Wastewater treatment plants market size was valued at an estimated $117.2 billion in 2021, and it is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during 2021–2030.

The U.A.E. property management software market size stood at $53.9 million in 2021, and the Saudi Arabia property management software market stood at $37.0 million in 2021.

The global recycled plastic market size was stood at an estimated revenue of $59,777.3 million in 2021, which is projected to advance at a CAGR of 8.5% during 2021–2030.

Europe Construction equipment and material handling machinery market size was $48,411.6 million in 2021, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2021–2030.

The Western European agricultural machinery market generated an estimated $37,189.4 million revenue in 2021, and the market size will advance at a CAGR of 3.4% during 2022–2030.

From around $42.7 million in 2021, the Indian coding and marking systems market size will advance at a CAGR of over 12% during 2021–2030, primarily as a result of the stringent government regulations on product labeling and increasing traceability requirements across industries.

1,3-butylene glycol market generated an estimated $161.3 million revenue in 2021, and the market size will advance at a CAGR of over 5.9% during 2021–2030, primarily due to the increasing demand for this chemical from the cosmetics industry.  

The global ethylene vinyl acetate market generated $7,060.8 million revenue in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during 2021–2030.

The global biochar market value stood at $4.27 million in 2015, and is expected to witness growth rate at a CAGR of 17.1% during the forecast period. This growth rate is ascribed to improve the following factors: sustainability of a soil and crop yield, stringent environmental rules and government initiations.

The global automotive adhesives and sealants market generated revenue of $6,414.1 million in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.

The European water pump market generated $707.2 million revenue in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.8% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global water-based adhesive specialty tapes market was valued at $5,093.2 million in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during 2020–2030.

The global retail e-commerce packaging market stood at $23,987.7 million in 2020, which is expected to reach $74,873.0 million by 2030, demonstrating a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global graphene market was valued at $84.7 million in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.2% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global green chemicals market revenue stood at $9,413.1 million in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% during 2020–2030.

The global polypropylene market was valued at $94.3 billion revenue in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during 2020–2030. The major factors driving the growth of the market are the expanding non-woven polypropylene fiber industry, and increasing usage of polypropylene in packaging industry.

The global agricultural ventilation fans market was stood around $600 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection market generated revenue of ~$9 billion in 2020 and is growing at a significant pace.

The global domestic pump market generated revenue of $2,912.9 million in 2020, and it is expected to showcase a CAGR of 2.8% during 2020–2030.

The global construction equipment market stood at ~$180 billion in 2020. The rapid urbanization leading to the increasing demand for housing and rising investments in infrastructure development across the globe are expected to propel the growth of the construction equipment market.

The global 3D printing construction market generated ~$15 million revenue in 2020. The major factors responsible for the growth of the market are the growing environmental concerns regarding the waste generated by the construction industry and presence of more possibilities for customization and architectural flexibility using this technology.

The global physical vapor deposition market generated ~$20 billion in 2020, and it is predicted to show significant growth during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global industrial enzymes market stood at around $5.7 billion in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a significant rate in the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global self-healing materials market generated revenue around $1.1 billion in 2020, and it is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global synthetic fibers market was valued around $60.0 billion in 2020, and is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global synthetic rubber market generated around $31.0 billion in revenue in 2020. This is mainly attributed to the increasing replacement of automotive tires, growing need for long-lasting rubber, rising production capacity of rubber manufacturers and capital investment by them, and growing automotive industry.

The global cosmetic chemicals market stood at around $20.0 billion in 2020, and it is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global non-woven adhesives market generated around $2.0 billion in 2020, and it would show significant growth during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global oxygen-free copper market stood at around $20.0 billion in 2020, which is expected to show significant growth during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The market for seed treatment products generated revenue of ~$6.0 billion in 2020, and it is expected to show significant growth during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global antimicrobial coatings market generated revenue of around $3.6 billion in 2020. The major factors responsible for the growth of the market are the rising awareness about safety and hygiene and stringent regulations implemented in this regard in the present scenario and the increasing adoption of antimicrobial coatings for several industrial applications.

The global chlorobenzene market was valued around $2.3 billion in 2020, and is projected to grow at significant rate during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global 3D printing high-performance plastics market stood at around $73.5 million in 2020, and it is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period.

The global chitosan market was valued around $1.8 billion in 2020. The key factors responsible for the growth of the market are the rising adoption of chitosan in wastewater purification, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, bioplastic, and cosmetic applications.

The global 1,5-cyclooctadiene market was valued at approximately $210.0 million in 2020, and it is projected to advance with a significant rate during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global hydraulic equipment market generated ~$37 billion in 2020, and it is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global mobile cranes market was valued at ~$13.0 billion in 2020, which is expected to showcase significant growth rate during the forecast period (2021–2030).

The global methanol market stood at around $20 billion in 2020. This is attributed to the high usage of methanol in manufacturing of petrochemicals such as formaldehyde, acetic acid, dimethyl ether (DME), olefins, methyl tert-butyl ether/tert-amyl methyl ether (MTBE/TAME), methyl methacrylate (MMA), and solvent.

Key driving factors for the global aerosol paints market include increasing number of immigrants, growing population, and rising number of nuclear families, which increase the need for residential buildings, which further creates the demand for paints, globally.

The prominent trend observed in the global pallets market is the adoption of technologies for tracking the flow of pallets. These technologies include radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips to leverage data insights at pallet level to track products, automate inventory, streamline supply chain, and extend pallet lifecycle, and also to provide several other benefits.

The key trend observed in the global paper chemicals market is the introduction of high-performance and lightweight grades of paper in the food & beverages and consumer goods industries.

Key trend observed in the global impact modifiers market is the usage of impact modifiers in engineering plastics over conventional plastics, owing to their ability to balance the impact, modulus, and viscosity with an excellent retention of heat distortion temperature.

A prominent trend observed in the global thermoplastic composites market is the designing of lightweight automobiles and aircraft, by replacing metal with composites.

With the increasing demand for lightweight vehicles and rising awareness for keeping safety as the first priority, the demand for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene material from the automotive industry is surging.

The increasing demand for FRP vessels over metallic vessels usually made up of steel is identified as a prominent trend in the global FRP vessels market. These are the fiber-reinforced plastic vessels, used in industries, such as water and wastewater, chemical, and oil & gas, for the storage of water, chemicals, and oil and gas.

In order to reduce the noise pollution, many nations have started implementing new regulations, which results in high demand for low-frequency sound-absorbing insulation materials to lower noise level in vehicles.

A large number of advantages associated with polyester fiber, such as low cost, high strength and elasticity, and recyclability, make it a favorable choice in the textile industry.

A prominent trend observed in the global release liners market is the growing attention toward the recycling and reuse of release liners, worldwide. These are the paper and film-based sheets, used to prevent sticky surface from prematurely adhering.

The global production of plastics reached 359.0 million tons in 2018 from 348.0 million tons in 2017. Increasing population and rising demand for packaged food and beverages are some of the key factors driving the demand for plastics.

The global dunnage packaging market is projected to showcase strong growth in the forecast period (2021–2030) on account of the increasing demand for packaging solutions to facilitate the secure transportation of various goods in end-use industries, such as automotive, electronics, and aerospace.

The global sealing & strapping packaging tapes market is projected to showcase strong growth in the coming years on account of the increasing demand for fast-curing and high-bond-strength packaging solutions.

The global thermal interface materials market is projected to showcase strong growth in the coming years on account of the increasing demand for rapid heat dissipation solutions for miniaturized electrical devices and electronic gadgets, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

The global one-component polyurethane foam market is projected to showcase strong growth in the coming years on account of the increasing demand for insulation materials for doors, ceilings, walls, pipes, and windows in the building and construction industry.

The global boiler water treatment chemicals market is projected to showcase strong growth in the forecast period (2021–2030) on account of the increasing demand for chemically treated feed water for steam generation in boilers.

The global thermal paper market is projected to showcase strong growth in the coming years on account of the increasing demand for labels, tags, and invoice bills in verticals such as e-commerce, banking, entertainment, and retail.

The global crotonic acid market stood at $592.0 million in 2020, and is projected to witness a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period (2021–2025). The growth can be attributed to the rising consumption of crotonic acid-based copolymer dispersions for adhesives, paints, and coatings, which yield better adhesion performance.

The global aerosol market was valued at $81.1 billion in 2019 and is expected to showcase a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period (2020–2030). This is majorly attributed to the surge in demand for personal care and household products, such as deodorants, hair sprays, room fresheners, and sanitizer sprays.

The global anti-microbial additives market generated $1,753.2 million revenue in 2019, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The Indian aerosol market generated $526.28 million revenue in 2019, and it is expected to witness a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period (2020–2030). Key factors responsible for the growth of the market are the rising demand for aerosols in the automotive and manufacturing industries and supportive government initiatives for research and development (R&D) in the manufacturing industry.

The Indian industrial aerosol market was valued at $70.95 million in 2019, and it is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global cosmeceuticals market is projected to showcase a strong growth during the forecast period (2021–2030), on account of increasing consumer awareness about cosmetics, and ageing population creating high demand for anti-ageing products.

The global compressor oil market is expected to demonstrate significant growth during the forecast period (2021–2030), on account of growing end-use industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and power generation.

The global activated carbon filters market is projected to showcase a strong growth during the forecast period (2021–2030), on account of increasing focus toward water purification technologies, along with stringent regulations imposed by governments for releasing treated wastewater. Additionally, surging focus toward reducing industrial waste discharge is projected to boost the adoption of activated carbon filters in coming years.

The global corrosion protection coatings market is projected to showcase strong growth in the coming years on account of the surging demand from end-use industries, including oil & gas and infrastructure.

The global industrial maintenance coatings market is projected to showcase a strong growth during the forecast period (2021–2030), on account of the rising need for improved performance of industrial equipment and machinery, in order to continue smooth business operations.

The global polyethersulfone market is projected to showcase strong growth in the coming years on account of the increasing usage of the thermoplastic in the electrical & electronics and automotive industries.

The global sodium chloride market is projected to showcase strong growth in the coming years on account of the increasing application of the compound in the chemical industry, along with a rise in its adoption as a food flavoring agent.

The global boron market is projected to showcase notable growth in the coming years, on account of the growing usage of the compound in the construction and renewable energy sectors.

The global breathable films market is projected to showcase strong growth in the near future, on account of the increasing focus on maintaining hygiene standards coupled with the rising awareness on personal care and cleanliness.

The global flat glass coatings market is projected to showcase a strong growth during the forecast period (2021–2030), on account of increasing construction of green buildings, rapid urbanization, and infrastructural growth in developing countries, such as China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Thailand, which, in turn, is creating a strong demand for flat glass coatings.

The global indium market is projected to showcase a strong growth during the forecast period (2021–2030), on account of the increasing demand for the compound in electronic goods, such as flat screen televisions, laptops, and other touch screen products.

The global hyaluronic acid market is projected to showcase a strong growth during the forecast period 2021–2030, due to the increasing demand for hyaluronic acid from dermatological and cosmetic applications.

The global antimicrobial plastics market is poised to demonstrate strong growth during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the increasing consumption of these plastics in the medical & healthcare sector, particularly in emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil, and Thailand, wherein there has been a surge in investments in healthcare.

The India metal polish market stood at $26.51 million in 2019, and it is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period (2020–2030). Some of the key growth factors for the metal polish industry in the country are the rising realization about improving the aesthetic appearance of metallic surfaces and surging consumption of such polishes in the marine industry.

The global beryllium market is projected to showcase strong growth in the coming years, on account of the rapid industrialization, which is creating a huge spur in demand for the compound, particularly in the automotive and aerospace & defense sectors. Increased government spending on military aircraft and the rise in demand for passenger cars are expected to propel the demand for beryllium in the near future.

The global bio-butanol market is projected to showcase notable growth in the coming years, on account of the rapid surge in demand from end-use industries, such as building & construction.

The global automotive plastics market is projected to showcase growth in the coming years, on account of the increasing demand for automobile furnishings, such as light panels & displays.

The global benzalkonium chloride market stood at $525.0 million in 2019, and it is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 9.6% during 2020–2030 (forecast period). The key growth factor for the benzalkonium chloride industry is the rapid expansion of the pharmaceutical and oil & gas sectors, which is leading to a high-volume demand for the compound.

The global sorbic acid market value will increase from $347,661.0 thousand in 2019 at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global triazine market stood at $518.68 million in 2019, and it is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 5.6% during 2020–2030 (forecast period). One of the key growth factors for the triazine industry is the rapid advance of the medical and oil & gas sectors.

The global specialty chemicals market size was $639,935.8 million in 2019, and it is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The size of the global metal finishing equipment market was $13,845.6 million in 2019, which is set to witness a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The polyester hot melt adhesives market size was $473,057.2 thousand in 2019, and it is expected to display a CAGR of 5.3% between 2020 and 2030.

The global graphite market was valued at $19,092.9 million in 2019, and it is projected to witness a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period (2020–2030). This is primarily attributed to the growing demand for graphite products in the metallurgy and electronics industries across the globe.

The global microfiltration membrane market stood at $2,885.57 million in 2019. The market is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 9.0% during 2020–2030.

The hot melt adhesives market stood at $7,717.0 million in 2019 and is expected to showcase a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period (2020–2030). The market is primarily being driven by the increasing consumer spending and the growing adoption of these adhesives in several industries, including packaging and automotive.

The Indian single-cylinder pumpset market size stood at $1,126.8 Million in 2019, and it is set to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The industrial gases market revenue stood at $92,392.4 million in 2019, and it is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.5% during 2020–2030.

The global autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market was valued at $4,498.5 million in 2019, and is expected to witness a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global coding and marking systems market size stood at $3,832.4 million in 2019, and it is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global water treatment chemicals market stood at $48,938.1 million in 2019. The market is further expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global agricultural adjuvants market size stood at $3,106.7 million in 2019, and it is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global 3D printing filament market generated revenue of $693.1 million in 2019. The market size is expected to reach $7,082.0 million by 2030, showcasing a CAGR of 26.8% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The global magnesium stearate market stood at $1,492.3 million in 2019, and the market size is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The market for titanium dioxide is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2020 to 2030. Paints & Coatings application category dominating market.

The global ethanolamines market stood at $2,933.5 million in 2019, and the market size is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The chlorine market value was $36,845.0 million in 2019, and the market is predicted to advance at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2020 and 2030.

The bismuth nitrate market value was $190.6 million in 2019, and the market is predicted to progress at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2020 and 2030.

Valued at $3,713.3 million in 2019, the global low strength proppants market size is projected to witness a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The acetic anhydride market stood at $3,476.1 million in 2019, and the market size is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 2.3% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The medical adhesives market revenue stood at $8,714.9 million in 2019, and the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% during 2020–2030.

Tobacco packaging market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.7% during 2020–2030. Surging popularity of e-cigarettes creating growth opportunities.

The bromine market revenue stood at $1,864.3 million in 2019, and it is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.7% during 2020–2030.

From $100.3 billion in 2019, the global pharmaceutical fine chemicals market is predicted to advance at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period (2020–2030). The major factors driving the growth of the industry are the swift expansion of the pharmaceutical domain in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and booming population of the elderly.

The major trend identified in the global oleic acid market is the increasing use of oleic acid for healthcare purposes. A number of researchers are actively engaged in finding optimum usage of oleic acid in curing several fatal diseases.

The major trend observed in the global lauric acid market is the escalating adoption of beauty and grooming products among consumers. To cater growing demand for personal care products, companies are increasing their production capacity, which further increases the demand for raw material such as emulsifier.

A prominent trend identified in the global boiler market is the growth of connected controls, which are Wi-Fi accessible and allow the users to remotely monitor and diagnose certain problems.

A prominent trend identified in the global green solvents market is the rising consumer preference toward eco-friendly paint & coating products. Products developed with petrochemical solvents contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other emission-producing compounds that negatively affect the environment.

A prominent trend identified in the global decorative coating market is the growing demand for water-based low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) paints and coatings. Traditional paints contain VOCs, such as formaldehyde, benzene, ammonia, xylene, and toluene, which need to evaporate, for the paint to dry.

From $73.5 million in 2019, the 300–450 TBN calcium, barium, and magnesium Sulphonates market is projected to grow to $231.2 million by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

The fatty acid esters market value was $2,240.9 million in 2019, and it is predicted to rise to $3,688.9 million by 2030. Furthermore, the market is predicted to demonstrate a CAGR of 4.6% from 2020 to 2030.

Aquaponics is an integration of hydroponics and aquaculture, which involves conversion of the fish waste into plant fertilizers, water filtration, and supply of clean water to the fish tank. Aquaponic systems offer several environmental benefits, such as significantly less water consumption than soil-based agriculture, no requirement for harmful pesticides and fertilizers, along with the provision of fodder for animals.

Transparent ceramics are polycrystalline materials with certain light transmittance, which are stronger, harder, and more corrosion-resistant in comparison to optical resin and glass materials.

Valued at $2,019.3 million in 2018, the global sodium sulphate market is projected to surpass $2,109.4 million by 2024, witnessing a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast period.

The packaging adhesives market 2019 size was $10,426.9 million, which is set to become $17,137.4 million by 2030, increasing at a 4.6% CAGR during 2020–2030.

The Indian metal bonding adhesives market stood at $198.9 million in 2019 and is projected to reach $343.6 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (2020–2030).

Styrene is a derivative of benzene and a precursor to polystyrene. It is vastly used for the production of plastics, resins, and elastomers, including polystyrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene (ABS), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), styrene-butadiene elastomers, and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).

Pyrethrin, a compound derived from the pyrethrum plant, serves as an ideal pest control agent. It is vastly used as an insecticide to guard crops from mites and insects, including moths and thrips. It also finds application in pet shampoos, to prevent tick bites in animals.

The structural adhesives market revenue was $11,677.9 million in 2018, and it is expected to reach $15,683.0 million by 2024, progressing at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2019–2024.

The global net zero energy buildings (NZEB) market stood at $896.6 million in 2018, and it is expected to reach $2,106.6 million by 2024, demonstrating a CAGR of 15.6% during the forecast period (2019–2024).

Valued at $10,949.9 million in 2018, the global acrylates market is projected to surpass $12,593.8 million by 2024, demonstrating a CAGR of 4.9% between 2019 and 2024.

Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is an organic compound, which is majorly used as a solvent for gums, varnishes, resins, paints, and lacquers. It is produced from acetone, which undergoes several processes that yield byproducts, such as diacetone alcohol and mesityl oxide.

Organic pesticides are natural or plant-derived agents, which are used for pest control. These pesticides serve as an alternative to the toxic chemical pesticides, which have adverse effects on plant and human health.

The plasticizers market size stood at $13,967.9 million in 2018, and it is projected to reach $16,700.6 million by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during 2019–2024.

The chloromethanes market revenue stood at $2,675.9 million in 2018, and it is expected to reach $3,286.9 million by 2024, witnessing a CAGR of 3.4% during 2019–2024.

The automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings market size is expected to grow from $10,997.4 million in 2018 to $13,661.4 million by 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.2% during 2019–2024.

The polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) market revenue stood at $2,197.8 million in 2018, and it is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.0% during 2019–2024.

Valued at $114.6 million in 2018, the Indian mold release agents market is projected to surpass $153.9 million by 2024, witnessing a CAGR of 5.2% between 2019 and 2024.

The pressure sensitive adhesives market revenue stood at $7,414.0 million in 2018. Furthermore, the market is predicted to exhibit a CAGR of 4%, in terms of volume, between 2019 and 2024.

The alumina market revenue stood at $61,093.4 million in 2018, and it is expected to register a value CAGR of 2.2% and a volume CAGR of 3.0% between 2019 and 2024.

The global pre-insulated pipes market is projected to reach $9,597.4 million by 2024 from a value of $5,568.5 million in 2018, demonstrating a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period.

Global biocides market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 4.4% through 2024. The market is being driven by the burgeoning requirement for treated water and surging usage of biocidal products for preserving wood, petrochemicals, personal care and homecare products, and paints and coatings.

Valued at $991.6 million in 2018, the global centralizers and float equipment market is projected to reach $1,439.3 million by 2024, demonstrating a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. The growth in the market is attributed to the recovery in crude oil prices, coupled with increasing prosperous oil and gas fields.

Valued at $930.3 million in 2018, the global industrial brakes market is projected to reach $1,105.7 million by 2024, demonstrating a CAGR of 3.0% during the forecast period. The growth in the market is attributed to the growing requirement of brakes in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, metal and mining, and oil and gas.

Escalating price of crude oil, which is the primary raw material for the production of petroleum-based polymers and rising awareness among public regarding ill-effects of plastic waste are among the key trends identified in the global biodegradable polymers market.

A major trend identified in the global electronic-grade hydrofluoric acid market is the extensive use of the acid in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries on account of the rising demand and adoption of internet of things (IoT)- and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled devices.

The major trend identified in the global bio-based organic acids market is the increasing investments in specialty chemical manufacturing. Companies, across the world, are increasingly investing in the manufacturing of bio-based chemicals to encourage the use of eco-friendly products.

The factors trending the global acoustic insulation market are the acts and regulations imposed up by governments of countries such as India and the U.S. For instance, the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000 introduced by the Indian government and The Noise Pollution and Abatement Act of 1972 of U.S.A.

Major factor being witnessed in the global SBC and its derivatives market is rising investment for innovation and technological advancements in product and process technologies.

The global palm methyl ester derivatives market generated the revenue worth $1,443.4 million in 2018, and it is projected to surpass $2,106.7 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period (2019–2024).

Investments in research for the development of new advanced materials and for the improvement of existing products in terms of properties is the key trend witnessed in the global advanced materials market.

With advancements in technology and growth in the pharmaceutical industry, the demand for pharmaceutical packaging solutions has risen considerably in recent years. This growth in the global pharmaceutical packaging market is also driven by the rise in personal income and increase in public awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, eco-friendly packing solutions are gaining traction in the market.

Recent development in the global protective clothing market is primarily due to rapid enhancement in technology and stringent regulations by governments of various developed countries, which mainly include countries of North America and Europe. Various industries have also considered employees’ safety as a major concern and have also started to address the same.

Major trend gaining momentum in the global dental adhesives and sealants market is increasing awareness of oral health. As improper eating habits among the current generation is affecting oral health, due to which the demand for these adhesives and sealants are increasing in the dental industry.

The growth in the global advanced ceramics market is primarily driven by the heavy demand for these ceramics in industries such as defense and security, automotive, medical, and electrical and electronics. Owing to their ability to demonstrate high efficiency, even in extreme weather conditions, these ceramics are widely integrated in various products and equipment used in these industries.

The trend witnessed in the global 3D printing ceramics market is increasing investments for outsourcing the 3D printing by various end-use industries such as healthcare, electronics, and aerospace. 3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing process in several industries. The technology has created immense opportunities for product designing and helped in consolidating product assembly processes.

A major trend gaining momentum in the global acetaldehyde market is the growing application of acetaldehyde in water treatment and its increasing usage as a preservative in food and beverages. Besides, the chemical is widely used in the paints and coatings, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals industries.

Recent trends observed in the global dyestuff for textile market are significant growth in the apparel market and increasing demand for technical textiles, which are mainly manufactured for their technical and performance properties rather than decorative properties. Apart from these, the demand for natural dyes is growing at a significant pace as these dyes are environment-friendly, which are mainly used in the apparel industry.

Major factors being witnessed in the global metal coatings market are rising investments in the residential, commercial, as well as industrial construction industry; increasing use of sol-gel technologies and zirconium; and companies are performing mergers and acquisitions to acquire new technological advancements.

Aromatic solvents find wide application in printing inks, paints, coatings, and adhesives. Besides, they are used in the extraction and degreasing agents for metals and as chemical intermediates, such as toluene diisocynate, in various industrial processes. In recent years, the aromatic solvents market has witnessed significant growth in developing countries, such as India and China, primarily due to the growth in construction activities and the increasing demand for automobiles.

Major factors witnessed in the global agricultural enzymes market are rising sales of enzymes for organic farming and increasing demand for organic food. Additionally, the rise in need of improving the production yields in a limited arable land is another factor propelling the demand for these enzymes. Due to rise in sales, major players in the agricultural enzymes industry are making large investments in research and development (R&D) of the enzymes.

Globally, in recent years, there has been a shift toward development of sustainable materials to replace petroleum-based derivatives. Moreover, biobased chemicals, which were initially unable to compete with the traditional products on terms of performance in the chemicals industry, are now substituting the petroleum-based products such as diesel and natural gas.

Major factors in the global catalyst market for the rising adoption of catalysts are growing consumption of fuels and other chemical products, and increasing investments in industries that employ catalysts. Further this increased adoption is supported by growing demand for producing more efficient products like high octane number gasoline, low carbon number products, and others in an effective manner.

Wood-preserving chemicals increase the operational life of logs, timber structures, and timber-engineered structures. These chemicals increase the resistance of timber against insects and fungi and enhance the durability of logs.

The prominent market trends identified in the global cement and concrete additive market include shifting of population from rural to urban areas, growth in construction activities, and increasing expenditure on research activities for development of improved construction chemicals.

Significant shift in usage patterns of fluorocarbon-based products and increasing resource and capital allocation toward research and development of fluorochemicals, which possess a low global warming potential (GWP) and a zero ozone-depletion potential (zero-ODP) are key trends impacting dynamics of the global fluorochemicals market.

The global electroceramics market was valued at $8,590.9 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $12,084.4 million by 2023, demonstrating a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. This is due to high consumption of these ceramics in manufacturing of electronic and automotive components and devices, electrical systems, medical sensors and implants.

Major trend being witnessed in the global silicones market is the use of silicones in medical applications. Silicones are used in implants, transdermal drug delivery, catheters and tubing, skin adhesives, and other equipment. Silicones used in making medical products show superior performance properties and are more reliable.

The recent shift toward the development of light vehicles and the diversification in energy baskets of countries from traditional sources of power such as fossil fuels to clean power sources such as wind power are the major trends, which are identified to impact the global carbon fiber resin market.

The activated carbon market has been on the forefront of witnessing recent advancements in reactivation service techniques and their integration to the global supply lines of activated carbons. Furthermore, these have affected the demand-supply dynamics of these solids.

The global thermal spray materials market is estimated to value $1,860.8 million in 2018 and is projected to reach $2,869.2 million by 2024, witnessing a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. Growing need for high-quality coatings on components used in aerospace, automotive, and energy and power sectors is the key factor driving the market growth.

The Indonesian automotive refinish coatings market was valued at $240.2 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $336.6 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period.

Increasing awareness on the benefits of biologically sourced adhesives, coupled with advancements in biotechnology and growth in the packaging industry, is driving their adoption in various industries across the globe. Bio-based adhesives are naturally sourced polymeric materials that can act as adhesion agents.

Ceramic coatings have several benefits associated to them, which encourage their usage in various industries. For instance, these coatings lower the operating temperature of industrial equipment, reduce their wearing, and decrease the friction in engine parts, such as piston tops, rings, and valves. 

The major trend being witnessed in the global acetic acid market is the rising capital expenditure for enhancing the production of the acid. The rising investments by various producers is also aimed at technological upgradation, development of new facilities, strengthening the supply chain of the product. With the rising investments in the aforementioned areas, the demand-supply scenario for the acid is likely to strengthen in the coming years.

The major trend being witnessed in the global high-purity alumina market is the growing investments by market players in new plants for product manufacturing. Besides, investments are being focused upon the expansion of existing production units and the modernization and upgradation of aging facilities.

The growing investments in research and development (R&D) for helium-based devices is a key trend impacting the global helium market. For instance, there is ongoing research to employ supercooled helium for improved global positioning system (GPS) in submarines and airplanes.

The key trend witnessed in the global PU microspheres market is the backward integration by major players employed in encapsulation industry. The market players in the industry are now integrating PU microspheres in manufacturing and encapsulation operations to develop in-house products.

Major trend being witnessed in the global coating resins market is the shifting preference toward smart coatings. Materials that possess capabilities to change their properties according to external environmental stimuli, such as temperature and electric field are called smart coatings. Currently, smart coatings are gaining popularity in construction projects.

A major trend being witnessed in the global adsorbents market is increased investments by the market players to boost their production capacity for adsorbents. Owing to the large-scale application of adsorption materials in a wide range of industries, players engaged in the development of these materials are working toward expanding their production capacity to meet the growing product demand.

The major trend being observed in the balsa core materials market is the shift in the preference of wind turbine manufacturers, from the use of conventional metal-based materials to balsa core materials for the manufacturing of turbine blades.

The major trend being witnessed in the global barite market is increased investments by companies to boost the exploration and production of the mineral (barite). Owing to the large-scale application of the mineral in various industries, a large number of market players engaged in the processing of the mineral are focusing on expanding their production capacity.

The major trend witnessed in the 2-ethylhexanoic acid market is the increasing capital investments to expand the production of the compound. Since the compound is used in a wide range of applications, companies engaged in its production are working toward strengthening their production capacity through facility expansion or establishment of new plants.

The key trend witnessed in the global pharmaceutical excipients market is the advancement in the field of nanotechnology and its integration to the product chemistry of pharmaceutical excipients. This integration of nanocoating to drugs is likely to offer a plethora of advantages, including lower amount of lubricant requirement, improvement in film properties, and improve targeted dose delivery in hosts.

Major manufacturers of phenolic resins are shifting their production base from developed regions such as North America and Europe to emerging economies of Southeast Asia to gain from availability of cheap raw material, low labor cost, and a vast resource pool. This is likely to translate into the development of cheaper resins and the introduction of new products in the APAC region.

The major trend being witnessed in the global cooling fabrics market is shifting consumer preference from conventional clothing materials to comfortable clothing materials such as cooling fabrics. Owing to the extremely hot climatic conditions in several countries or in activities involving increase in body temperature due to physical activities or surroundings, the consumers are increasingly favoring such clothing materials. 

The global tungsten carbide powder market was valued at $1,762.1 million in 2017, and it is forecasted to display a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period (2018–2023) to reach $2,176.8 million by 2023.

The key trends identified in the glass packaging market are a shift in demand for packaging products, from traditionally favored plastic to glass, in the pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries, and recent advancements in technology to make glass bottles compact and portable. These trends also correspond with the growing consumer preference for glass bottles owing to the virtually non-existent toxicity of these bottles and ultra-low levels of fouling.

The major trend witnessed in the global bunker fuel market is the shift toward cleaner and environment-friendly fuels used in bunkers. Owing to the rising need to tackle the environmental pollution caused by conventional fuels used in ship bunkers, various companies producing these fuels are investing on the research and development of cleaner fuels.

Continuous research and development to bring down the cost of production of the acid through the adoption of advanced technologies is a key trend witnessed in the D-amino acid market. The conventional manufacturing of the acid is a tedious process, which requires a lot of time. Hence, new methods, such as the enzymatic process, are being adopted to simplify the production of the acid.

Growing preference for blue or mixed-colored tarpaulin by users from diverse domains is a major trend witnessed in the plastic tarpaulin market. Furthermore, the demand for tarpaulin is majorly augmented during the rainy season. This increase in demand can be mainly attributed to the waterproof nature of the product, which ensures the protection of equipment, machinery, and crops.

The major trend being witnessed in the global microsphere market is the increased investments for boosting the capacity of microparticles. Owing to their large-scale application in wide range of industries, a large number of players engaged in the production of microsphere products will continue to expand their production capacity.

The major trend being witnessed in the global ethylene market is the increasing investments aimed at boosting the production capacity for the gas. Owing to the large-scale application of ethane gas in various industries, many companies engaged in its production are working toward expanding their production capacities.

The major trend being witnessed in the global betaine market is the emergence of new application of betaine as anti-stress agent in domestic animals. With the onset of more awareness about health of farmed animals, a large number of farmers are shifting toward health supplements to boost the state of well-being of the animals.

The major trend being witnessed in the high-temperature gasket materials market is the increased investments for boosting the production of the material. Witnessing rapid development and expansion in end-use domains, such as chemicals, oil and gas, and power generation, across different countries across the world, the companies engaged in the production of gasket materials are also looking into expanding their production capacity.

The major trend gaining momentum in the global benzaldehyde market is the increasing use of the derivatives of the aromatic compound for the synthesis of other organic compounds.

Globally, the expenditure on water and wastewater treatment has increased significantly over the past few years. Developing countries, particularly in Asia-Pacific (APAC), have increased their budgetary allocation on wastewater projects.

Major trend being witnessed in the bioplastic packaging market is shift in consumer preference toward environmentally friendly plastic. Traditionally, manufactured plastic is derived from petrochemicals which are synthetic in nature and thus are non-biodegradable products. The conventionally manufactured plastic does not degrade naturally and cause severe environmental pollution, which is detrimental to the health of living organisms.

Major trend being witnessed in the caprolactam market is upcoming investments and expansions. Caprolactam is a compound that is increasingly replacing metals in automotive applications such as air intake. Hence, in terms of research and development, manufacturing associations and end-product manufacturers impart high investments for future expansions and technology modifications of the compound. 

Major trend being witnessed in the global construction aggregate market is the increased investments for boosting the capacity of aggregates. With the onset in construction projects across different countries across the world, the companies engaged in the production of aggregates are looking into expanding their production capacity.

The global m-xylene market was valued at $1,036.6 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $1,341.7 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. The market growth is mainly driven by factors such as increasing consumption of isophthalic acid and rising demand for adhesives and sealants in various end-use industries.

The industrial lubricants market revenue stood at $48,860.7 million in 2016, and it is expected to advance at a CAGR of 4.3% during 2016–2024. The spurring demand for industrial lubricants from the metalworking, textile, and chemical manufacturing industries is fueling the market growth.

The flocculants and coagulants market revenue was $10,270.2 million in 2017, and it is expected to reach $14,225.3 million by 2023, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.4% during 2018–2023.

The global control valves market was valued at $11,137.0 million in 2017, and it is expected to surpass $16,057.5 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 6.3% during forecast period (2018–2023).

The Indonesian coding and marking systems market was valued at $27.4 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $48.7 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period.

The global bio-ceramics and piezoceramics market is expected to grow at a stable rate during the forecast period owing to its increasing use in the applications such as orthopedic implants, diagnostic instruments, dental implants and others. Bio-ceramics and piezoceramics are used as biomaterials to fill in defects in tooth and bone, fractures, to replace diseased tissue, and to fix bone grafts.

The aramid fiber market is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period owing to the use in aerospace and military applications attributing to the ballistic properties. Aramid fiber is a class of fibers which are heat resistant and strong structural strength. These fibers are used in different application including reinforcement in composites such as sport goods, military vehicles, aircraft, and others.

The global optical brighteners market is growing at a significant rate owing to the increasing demand for the brighteners in the emerging markets and the growing use in the applications such as paper, fabrics, deterrents and soaps. Optical brighteners are compounds which absorb the ultraviolet light and emit blue light through a process known as fluorescence.

Isobutanol is expected to perceive significant demand as an alternative to conventional fuel. The high demand of the product is attributed to its increasing adoption as an alternative for ethanol in gasoline. It is widely used in the production of isobutyl acetate. The isobutanol market is driven by wide acceptance in the various consumer product industries, such as food processing industry and lacquer.

The global demand to the specialty oilfield chemicals market development is driven by the rising interest for such chemicals in fracking procedures. Demand to specialty oilfield chemicals are utilized as a part of the oilfield operations mostly to enhance well execution and in the long run the recuperation from stores.

Over the recent years, there has been a considerable growth in the automotive industry owing to rising sales automobiles in the developing nations. This is directly impacting the sales of dimethyl ether which serve as an additive with the fuel used by automobiles. Dimethyl ether which is also known as methoxymethane, is a natural compound with the chemical equation CH3OCH3.

Worldwide, there has been tremendous growth in the electronics industry which is characterized by introduction of innovative and advanced electronic products. This has necessitated the need for development of substrates which are portable, efficient and are not bulky. Flexible substrate is an extremely-thin and light base components over which electronic devices are positioned during the assembling of electronic circuits which helped in the fabrication of flexible electronic products which are highly light weight in nature.

The growing per capita income and rising standard of living has resulted in increased demand for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. This has positively impacted the demand for lactic acid as it has wide number of commercial usage including skin care products such as anti-aging products, chemical peels, and skin hydrating agents.

Plastic straps are basically the bundling materials which is applied over a specific item in order to combine, reinforce, hold, stabilize, or fasten it. These straps are also commonly referred to as strapping which is used in the packaging industry. Plastic straps are expected to witness significant growth from its application areas including paper and cotton industries, and construction industry.

World over, there has been a rising trend on the consumption of environment friendly chemicals which can be produced through easily available renewable materials. Renewable chemicals are one such chemicals which are derived from rapidly replaceable sources of carbon. These chemicals are basically produced from renewable feedstock including biomass, microorganisms, and agricultural raw materials.

Globally, there has been a growing concern on promoting the safety of roads and construction activities. Retro reflective material is one such material which addresses this concern as this material is basically a reflective material used in enhancing the reflectivity of traffic signs, high-perceivability clothes, and different items during night time so they are securely be seen in the light of an approaching vehicle.

Over the recent years, the demand for bioresorbable polymers has witnessed rapid growth owing to advancement in healthcare sector which is encouraging the consumption of these polymers in medical treatments, preventive health measures and drug delivery operations. Bioresorbable materials are used in extensive varieties of medical applications including coronary and fringe vascular frameworks, tissue obsession screws, bone pins and grapples, and medicate conveyance.

Bio alcohol is a sustainable organic chemical that can be used as fuels in several engines. It is produced by the action of microorganisms and enzymes during the fermentation process of sugars or starches. It is co friendly in nature and used in applications such as transportation as an alternative to gasoline. The bio alcohol market is driven by increase in scarcity of nonrenewable resources and rise in crude oil prices.

In water soluble paints, water is used as a dispersal agent for resins. These resins are usually synthesized from polycondensation or polymerization in an organic medium. Unlike conventional organic solvent-based paints, these paints are eco-friendly and easy to use. Water content in the paints accounts for 80% of the total paint volume.

Furfuryl alcohol or 2-(Hydroxymethyl)furan is an organic compound having chemical structure, where a furan ring hydrogen gets substituted with a hydroxymethyl group. This organic compound can be produced through hydrogenation of furfuryl alcohol. The organic compound can be produced from waste vegetable materials such as corn cobs, oat hulls, cane bagasse, rice husk, and others.

Nanocomposites are the composites in which, one or more than one phases show dimensions in the nanometer range. In recent years, these types of materials have emerged as an alternative for monolithics and microcomposites. These nano materials incorporate nanosized particles into a standard material matrix. 

Phosphorene is the single or few-layer form of black phosphorus with band gap in its molecular structure. In 2014, it was first isolated by scientists with the help of mechanical exfoliation technology. Owing to its molecular structure, the material offers excellent anisotropic electronic, optoelectronic, transport, thermoelectric, and mechanical properties.

Wood activated carbon is an acid washed activated carbon, manufactured by steam activation from coconut shells. It is high purity and high activity variant of activated carbon. Owing to its fine structure blocked by residues, it cannot be used as very active adsorption material. The material comes in two forms such as granular and powder. The wood activated carbon market is segmented on the basis of form factor, application, end user, and region.

Phosphorus is an important element for plants growth as it aids in root development, seed development, and plant maturation. Farmers and gardeners apply phosphate-based fertilizer to soil and plants to boost local phosphorus levels. Young plants are especially vulnerable to deficient phosphorus levels, however almost every plant needs it to maintain healthy growth.

Human milk oligosaccharides are unconjugated complex carbohydrates which are found abundantly in human milk. It is the third most abundant ingredient after fat and carbohydrates in breast milk. It functions as a probiotic helping to establish commensal bacteria. It also functions as anti-adhesives which help in preventing attaching of microbial pathogens to mucosal surfaces. It helps in lowering the risk of viral, bacterial and protozoan parasite infections.

Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene is a telechelic polymer having unsaturated hydrocarbon backbone. It reacts with isocyanates to form polyurethane polymers. Polyurethanes that are prepared from this can be engineered for different physical properties as per the requirement. It is commonly used as a binder in rocket propellants and plastic bonded explosives. 

Surfactants synthesized from natural raw materials are referred to as natural surfactants. These are the surfactants taken directly from natural source such as plants, animals, or by using separation procedures including extraction, precipitation, and distillation. Some of the examples of these surfactants are fatty acid ester of sugars, fatty acid ester, and amines of amino acids.

Thermal ceramics helps in reducing energy consumption and emission in a variety of industrial applications. The different thermal properties of ceramic materials are important in design considerations such as thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, heat capacity, thermal shock resistance, and maximum service temperature.

Bio-lubricant is also known as bio-based lubricants or bio-lubes. They are produced from raw materials such as canola, sunflower, soybean, palm, and coconut oils. These lubricants are environment friendly, highly biodegradable, non-toxic, and safe for personnel who are handling engines and hydraulic systems.

Cellulose acetate is a natural plastic which is manufactured from purified natural cellulose. In the manufacturing of this natural plastic, natural cellulose is reacted with acetic anhydride, which comes out in flake form, which is then grounded to a fine powder. However, in primary form it cannot be processed as thermoplastic.

Antioxidants are natural substance made up of vitamins and minerals that play an important role in superior skin ageing products. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals that are produced by street air, sunlight, auto pollution, and other environmental factors. In cosmetic industry, they are used to prevent aging, by avoiding damage to the cells.

Furfural is an organic compound, which is produced from pentosans rich agricultural wastes. Agricultural wastes enriched in pentosans are hydrolyzed to produced this organic chemical. Some of the common feedstock for production of this chemical are corncobs, bagasse, rice husk, switchgrass, and algae.

Biochemistry analyzers are machines designed for analyzing blood, cerebral spinal fluid, urine, and other biological samples. These machines are equipped with electrochemical and optical technologies for measuring characteristics of the sample. Most of these analyzers use optical technologies for performing the measurements such as colorimetric, spectrometric, absorption, and fluoroscopic detection methods.

The global liquid and air filter bags market was valued at $4,220.2 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $6,144.9 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. The market growth is driven by stringent government regulations as well as increased environmental standards regarding water and air pollution and growing disposable income of consumers.

The global corrugated packaging market was valued at $237.5 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $294.3 billion by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. 

The global cut size uncoated freesheet paper market was valued at $16,122.3 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $18,483.6 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period. The growth of the paper industry in emerging economies and advantages associated with the use of uncoated sheet paper are driving the market growth.

The global high temperature elastomers market was valued at $9,991.7 million in 2017 and is expected to reach $14,951.4 million by 2023, advancing at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period. The market growth is driven by their increasing use in automotive and other industries, and superior properties of high temperature elastomers over other types.

Valued at $4,441.7 million in 2017, the global conductive polymers market is projected to surpass $7,341.2 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 8.7% between 2018 and 2023.

The global UV curable resins market was valued at $3,473.9 million in 2017 and is expected to reach $5,403.9 million in 2023, advancing at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period. The market growth is mainly driven by the increasing use of environment-friendly industrial coatings and growing demand for UV curable inks for packaging purposes.

The global construction chemicals market stood at $55,111.6 million in 2017 and is expected to reach $80,025.4 million by 2023, advancing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Swift urbanization and industrialization, along with increasing awareness about green buildings, are the key factors behind the growth of the market.

The global can coatings market is estimated to be valued at $2,100.6 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $2,588.9 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period. Expanding food and beverage industry and recyclability of cans are the key factors driving the market growth.

The APAC construction chemicals market was valued at $19,754.8 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $29,686.2 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. Rapid urbanization and industrialization and growing awareness for quality construction are the major factors driving the growth of the market.

Germany coding and marking systems market was valued at $290.6 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $409.4 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. The increase in demand for coding and marking systems from the food and beverage (F&B) and pharmaceutical industries is driving the market growth in the country.

The global ceramic fiber market is mainly driven by the increasing use of the fiber for meeting insulation needs in industries such as iron, steel, aluminum, power, glass, and petrochemical.

The global ceramic foam market is mainly driven by the large-scale use of the material as a metallurgical industry filter and as a thermal or sound-insulating material in the metal casting, automotive, and construction industries.

The global lubricating oil additives market is primarily driven by the growth in the automotive industry. Increasing demand for lightweight vehicles; surge in the production and sales of automobiles in emerging countries, such as India, Indonesia, and Thailand; and advancements in technology leading to the introduction of new automobiles, such as smart cars and aluminum trucks, are the key factors boosting the growth of the automotive industry.

The global polycarbonate sheets market is mainly driven by the growing application of polycarbonate sheets in various end-use industries, such as automotive and transportation; electrical and electronics; and building and construction.

The global medical elastomers market is mainly driven by factors such as advancements in the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) processing technology, growing demand for medical products incorporating elastomers, increasing government support, and rising awareness among people on improved healthcare facilities.

Stringent regulations for water conservation and water quality maintenance in different regions are the key factor driving the global water clarifiers market. In addition, depletion of fresh water resources is an important factor encouraging the cleaning and reuse of waste water.

The APAC printing inks market is estimated to attain a size of $5,344.1 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $7,000.2 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the growth of market are the growing consumption of packaged food items and rising demand of bio-based products across the region.

The global proppant market valued $6,057.0 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $10,562.9 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. The growing demand for frac sand for the extraction of petroleum fluids and the increasing use of ceramic and resin-coated proppants to enhance the productivity of wells are the key factors driving the growth of the proppant market.

Valued at $114.4 billion in 2017, the global anti-counterfeit packaging market is projected to surpass $208.3 billion by 2023, demonstrating a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period (2018–2023).

The global methionine market generated revenue of $5,114.3 million in 2017, and is projected to reach $9,121.9 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period (2018–2023).

The U.S. coding and marking systems market was valued at $558.4 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $860.6 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. The increase in demand for coding and marking systems in the country is driven by the surge in R&D activities by key manufacturers and rising demand from the automotive industry.

The global silane market stood at $1,577.9 million in 2017, which is expected to reach $2,047.0 million by 2023, demonstrating a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period (2018–2023).

The Germany automotive adhesives and sealants market valued $891.8 million in 2017 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 4.5% during 2018–2023. Growing domestic and international market for German automobiles, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles is expected to drive the Germany automotive adhesives and sealants market.

The APAC automotive adhesives and sealants market is estimated to attain a size of $3,403.6 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $4,938.0 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the growth of market are increasing usage of lightweight materials in the vehicle manufacturing and increasing vehicle production in APAC.

The MEA specialty chemicals market valued $11,406.4 million in 2017 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.3% during 2018–2023. Revival of the oil and gas industry; rising usage of agrochemicals in African nations; and growing construction activities for the development of new industrial plants, commercial centers, and housing projects are the key drivers of the MEA specialty chemicals market.

The APAC specialty chemicals market was valued at $259.6 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $361.0 billion by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. The growing consumption of specialty chemicals in various industries including construction, agriculture, and automotive is the major factor driving the growth of the market.

The global hexamine market is estimated to be valued at $315.4 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $394.2 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. Growing demand of the chemical from end use industries and its increasing use in the plastic industry are the key factors driving the hexamine market growth.

The automotive noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) materials market is estimated to be valued at $7,579.8 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $11,467.5 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. The growing demand for lightweight vehicles and increasing automobile sales are the major factors driving the growth of the market.

The global fire extinguishers market stood at $4,487.0 million in 2017, and it is expected to reach $6,452.3 million by 2023, demonstrating a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period (2018–2023).

Valued at $2,376.7 million in 2017, the global aerospace composites market is projected to reach $4,234.4 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 10.1% between 2018 and 2023.

The global spunbond nonwovens market is estimated to value $11,040.1 million in 2017 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for the spunbond nonwoven fabric for manufacturing wipes, diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, and surgery clothing is driving the growth of the spunbond nonwovens market.

The global alpha olefins market is estimated to attain a size of $11,704.2 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $15,846.5 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 5.4% during 2018–2023. The market is mainly driven by the increasing application of the compound in the production of specialty chemicals and polyolefin comonomers.

Valued at $3,703.8 million in 2017, the global extrusion coating market is projected to surpass $4,759.3 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 4.2% between 2018 and 2023.

The Turkey coding and marking systems market is estimated to account for $76.4 million in 2017, and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. The growing demand for coding and marking systems for printing manufacturer’s details, manufacturing and expiry date, ingredient list, and other details of the products in the food and beverage industry is driving the growth of the market.

Global plastisols market is estimated to be valued at $26,267.2 million in 2017, and is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. The growing use of plastisols in various industries such as textiles, automotive, and construction is a major factor driving the growth of the market.

The global automotive refinish coatings market stood at $7,855.3 million in 2016, and it is projected to reach $11,099.7 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2017–2023).

Global methylene chloride market is estimated to be $1,818.3 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $2,485.5 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 5.4% during 2018–2023. The market is mainly driven by the growing product demand for cleaning applications and increasing use in the paint and adhesive industry as a solvent.

UV metallized caps and closures market is estimated to attain a size of $297.0 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $378.9 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 4.2% during 2018-2023. The market is driven by increasing demand from different industries including cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, and food and beverage.

Organic light emitting diode (OLED) materials market attained a size of $6,000.0 million in 2016 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 24.5% during 2017-2023. Increase in demand for smartphones, rise in disposable income, increase in OLED materials demand from the automotive sector are driving the growth of the market.

The global self-levelling concrete market is estimated to account for $5,000.3 million in 2017 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. Self-levelling concrete, also known as self-levelling product, is widely used in commercial and residential constructions to level out and smoothen the entire floor area. 

The global bio-based PET market is estimated to be valued at $3,917.4 million in 2017 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 14.7% during the forecast period. The growing use of bio-based PET in various industries such as packaging, automotive, electronics, textile, medical, and horticulture is a major factor driving the growth of the market.

PVDF membrane market is estimated to account for $720.1 million in 2017 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. The growing demand for filtration technologies from water treatment plants, food and beverage, biopharmaceutical, and chemical industries is driving the growth of the market.

The global surgical glue market is estimated to be valued at $3,810.5 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $6,936.5 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 10.6% during the forecast period. The increase in healthcare expenditure and rise in geriatric population in different regions are some of the factors driving the market growth.

The global polymer concrete market was valued at $1,975.8 million in 2017, and it is projected to reach $2,964.0 million by 2023, with a CAGR of 7.1% during 2018–2023.

The global FRP pipe market attained a size of $2,134.4 million in 2016 and is projected to reach $3,753.8 million by 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 8.4% during 2017-2023. Rise in construction of water supply systems, development of sewage treatment facilities and rise in oil and gas activities especially shale gas exploration are some of the key factors driving the growth of the market.

The demand for rice husk ash is growing in the construction industry and infrastructure projects owing to its multiple benefits, such as comparatively low cost, environment sustainability, and simplicity in production process. For example, the limited supply of silica fumes has increased its price across South Asian countries. In such context, RHA acts as a sustainable and low-cost alternative for silica fumes. The impact of aforementioned factor is propelling the growth of the global rice husk ash market.

The global pour point depressant (PPD) market was valued at $1,487.2 million in 2016, and it is predicted to register a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period (2017–2023), reaching $1,902.3 million by 2023.

The ASEAN and South Asia dyestuff for textile market was valued at $1,163.6 million in 2016 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. The growing application of dyestuffs in apparels, home textile, and automotive textile is driving the growth of the dyestuff for textile market, for ASEAN and South Asian countries.

The global cinnamaldehyde market was valued at $183.7 million in 2016 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Cinnamaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound having chemical formulae C6H5CH=CHCHO. The growing application of the chemical in different industries such as cosmetics, homecare, personal care, and others is driving the growth of the cinnamaldehyde market.

Thermal spraying is a technology in which a high-temperature heat source is used to melt and accelerate micron-sized ceramics, metals or alloy particles to build a protective coating over industrial machine surface. Molten or partially molten particles spread over the surface of the component until several layers of coating are fabricated. These coatings provide resistance against degradation caused by erosion, corrosion and high temperature. The effectiveness and versatility of these coatings have increased their use in div

Textile Chemicals are an integral part of various commercial and industrial sectors, where any sort of fabric is used in operation. The textile chemicals are in huge demand owing to the enormous growing production of apparels and rising demand for home furnishings, floor coverings and smart textiles globally. With new and innovative textile and fabrics being developed and are becoming commercially available, the textile chemical manufacturers globally are manufacturing products for the future fabrics used specially for medic

Prepreg is a reinforcement fabric impregnated with a resin system. Some of the reinforcements used for prepreg are glass, carbon, and aramid fibers. Higher specific stiffness, specific strength, greater corrosion resistance and faster manufacturing are the drivers for the growth of carbon fiber prepreg market.

Geomembranes are synthesized with the infusion of geotextiles with elastomers, asphalt or multi-layered bitumen geo-composites. It refers to synthetic membranes or liners having low permeability and are used with geotechnical engineering. They are made up of flexible polymeric materials that are impermeable in nature, thus creating a barrier to the movement of water, fluids and other soluble materials.

Hard coatings are a coating technique by anodization of sulfuric acid with the electrolyte concentration, temperature and electric current parameters altered to produce the hardened surface. Hard coatings are resistant to corrosion, hardness and wear, electrical and temperature resistant. Hard coatings have low friction coefficient after lubrication. Owing to these properties, the global hard coatings market is expected to have an increased demand.

Conductive textiles are fabrics that can conduct electricity. Conductive fabrics or textiles are materials made by coating or blending with conductive metals including gold, carbon, titanium, nickel, silver and copper. Conductivity is established within thin layers by impregnation of the textile with thiophene derivative monomer followed by oxidative polymerization thereby, maintaining the flexibility of the textiles.

Metal bonding adhesives are used to attach metal-to-metal surfaces in various end-use industries such as automotive and transportation, industrial and others. These adhesives have high strength, low odor and rapid cure speed. These adhesives can be easily applied over the metal surface via static mixer. They absorb thermal shock and expansion stress and are non-flammable, thereby increasing the growth of the metal bonding adhesives market.

Lubricants refer to viscous fluid (finished product) that are used in various industrial applications for proper functioning of machineries and its parts. Based on product type, the lubricants market for mining and quarry applications could be categorized as mineral oil lubricants, synthetic lubricants and bio-based lubricants. Mineral oil lubricants are derived from crude oil and are the widely-used lubricants. It is the cost-effective type of lubricants that are broadly available worldwide. Synthetic lubricants are created

The global digital inks market valued $1,147.4 million in 2016 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period (2017–2023). Growth in the packaging industry, rising demand for UV-cured inks, and increasing digitalization of books are the key factors leading to the growth of the market.

UV stabilizers are equipment manufactured to avoid degradation caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. They act as a shield for short and long exposures to UV radiations of the sun. UV stabilizers market are gaining traction owing to its action as a coating to plastics which includes cosmetics and films to protect the substance from long-term UV degradation effects of ultraviolet radiation. Prolonged exposure of plastics and polymers to UV rays may result in photo-degradation. Photo-degradation process occurs during pro

According to the Biocides Directive (98/8/EC), biocidal products are those that are intended to destroy, render harmless, prevent the action of, or otherwise exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means. Biocides are categorized into organic biocides and inorganic or metal biocides.

Solvents are chemicals (solid, liquid or gas) used in the dissolution of solutes to form a solution. They are widely used to suspend, extract and carry other substances without changing their physical properties. Solvents can be organic and inorganic. Traditional solvents emit huge quantities of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which has resulted in high levels of toxic emissions.

Agricultural biologicals market includes an eco-friendly farming process involving crop rotation and recycling of animal manure, green manure and crop residues. Agricultural biologicals are products obtained from organic matter such as plant extracts and naturally occurring microorganisms, employed to enhance the crop productivity and improving the crop health. Additionally, they focus on moderate use of agricultural machinery and biologicals control methods thereby, reducing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

Coating additives are low-level ingredients that possess specific paint properties such as mildew resistance, de-foaming, and good flow and leveling. Pigments, binders, additives and mixtures are the major elements that enhance the functioning of coating thereby, increasing demand in coating additives market. Coating additives are formulated into water-borne, solvent-borne and powder. Water-borne coating have water as liquefying agents thereby, dissolving the elements for coating. Such coating is used for closed or compact a

Water-borne coatings have water as liquefying agent or solvent to disperse all the elements for coating such as resin. Polyacrylate, polyvinyl ethers, or polyurethane resins are incorporated as binders in water-borne coatings. Such coatings are used for enclosed areas and do not cause any harmful emissions. Usage of water as a solvent makes them environment-friendly as compared to other coating systems such as solvent-borne coatings or powder coatings. In water-borne coatings, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are present in

Powder coatings are solvent-free coatings with negligible Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions that makes them environment-friendly. Powder coatings provide economical, long--lasting and durable quality finish for metal parts and products. They also exhibit properties such as superior durability, scratch resistance, gloss retention, and resistance to chalking. These coatings are applied on metal parts exposed to extreme weather conditions. Powder coatings are cost-efficient and are recyclable for use thereby, reducing

The construction composites market is estimated to grow during the forecast period (2017-2023) owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio, heat resistance, and lightweight that would increase the fuel efficiency in vehicles and provide structural stability to aircrafts, thereby resulting in high demand from aerospace and defense sectors. Additionally, the construction composites market is projected to grow during the forecast period due to the increasing penetration of composites in the construction industry and their long

The global metal replacement market is estimated to rise at a significant level during the forecast period (2017-2023) on account of the growing demand for metal replacing materials including plastics and composites in applications such as automobile, aerospace and defense industries.

The glacial acrylic acid (GAA) market is expected to grow during the forecast period (2017-2023) due to the production of super absorbent polymer (SAP) using glacial acrylic acid (GAA). Super absorbent polymers are the fastest growing application segment with increasing end-use applications comprising manufacturing diapers, adult incontinence products and female hygiene products. Diaper application has been the largest glacial acrylic acid (GAA) consuming segment. The segment is likely to witness significant growth during th

The global carbon fiber market is estimated to grow during the forecast period (2017-2023) owing to the increase in demand of lightweight materials in end use industries such as sporting goods, aerospace and industrial applications. Additionally, the rise in the carbon fiber market is driven by the growing wind energy industry.

Owing to the lower costs associated with synthetic leather and rising applications in clothing, footwear, furnishing and automotive industries, the global synthetic leather market is estimated to grow at a significant level during the forecast period (2017-2023). The increasing demand-supply gap and high cost of genuine leather has led to the widespread adoption of synthetic leather. Synthetic leather, also known as faux leather, is a man-made polymeric material produced from PVC or PU. It is treated and dyed for making shoe

The global breathable membranes market is expected to grow at a considerable rate during the forecast period (2017-2023) due to increasing focus on water-proofing the buildings in a cost-effective way thereby, safeguarding building materials from getting eroded by water vapors. The stringent government norms on minimizing the energy consumption of buildings is expected to create huge demand opportunities in the global breathable membranes market during the forecast period.

The global epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO) market is expected to grow during the forecast period (2017-2023) on account of ease of availability of ESBO at large quantities coupled with low prices. A high demand from the plastic additive industries for the use of phthalate free bio-based plasticizers from China, India and Brazil is expected to drive the global epoxidized soybean oil market during the forecast period. The characteristics of epoxidized soybean oil such as high chemical and thermal resistivity and stability to hea

The global carbon fiber reinforced thermal plastics (CFRTP) market is expected to grow during the forecast period (2017-2023) due to increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and the flexibility to mold CFRTP into complex shapes and designs.

The global concrete fiber market is expected to grow during the forecast period (2017-2023) due to rapid urbanization and growing construction activities across the globe. Additionally, the concrete fiber market is also driven by the increasing demand for synthetic fibers in end-use industries such as transport infrastructure, building and construction, and mining and tunnel.

The composite repair market is expected to rise during the forecast period (2017-2023) due to rising cost of the composite part replacements, and feasible and cost effective repairment. Commercial aircrafts namely Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 are showing a rise in composite contents thus providing an opportunity to carry out composite repairs on damaged structural parts of aircraft frames, wind turbine blades, automotive panels.

Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) market is projected to rise at a faster rate during the forecast period (2017-2023) due to the growing demand from end use applications such as automotive, electrical and electronics industry. The long fiber thermoplastics are known for their lightweight, high-performance and environment-friendly nature. The increasing environmental concerns and increasing government regulations focusing on a superior fuel resulting in the growth of long fiber thermoplastics market during the forecast period.

The global wind turbine composite materials market valued $3,970.4 million in 2015 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.8% during 2016–2022. The growing government support for wind power projects, strict environmental regulations, rising need for energy security and energy independence, and increasing wind power generation capacity across the world are the key factors supporting the growth of the market.

The global ion exchange resins market is expected to witness significant growth, during the forecast period. The growth in the global market is propelled by increasing demand for nuclear power generation. The growing environmental apprehensions over power generation through conventional means has led the government authorities to focus on unconventional mode of power generation.

Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is a type of elastomer with better electrical properties, flame retardancy and chemical stability, and high heat and cold resistivity. These elastomers are used for the production of high quality parts and devices in automotive, medical devices, electrical and electronics, consumer products and others. LSR has properties of organic as well as inorganic materials. Additionally, LSR offers various advantages over organic 

The growth in the global mist eliminator market is driven by growth in the power sector and global desalination industry, strict emission guidelines and rapid urbanization in developing markets. Additionally, stringent emission rules and regulations have led to increase in the usage of mist controllers to prevent the emission and oil mist from contaminating air or soil, and assisting industrial facilities to comply with the environmental regulations; however, the 

The natural oil polyols market is driven by increasing polyurethane demand from automobile and infrastructure industries. For instance, the Ford Motor Company implemented polyurethane foam made by using soy oil in the seats of its 2008 Ford Mustang. Ford Motor Company has since placed soy foam seating in all its North American vehicle platforms. The different governments and international organizations are framing stringent environmental

The high-performance plastics market is driven by increasing application in a wide range of industries on account of their superior thermal conductivity and anti-corrosive properties. High performance plastics (HPPs) are gaining interests due to excellent performance when exposed to high temperature and being highly reactive chemicals. These plastics offer high heat stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength. Although, high performance plastics

The global medical foam market has been witnessing strong growth, owing to the growing demand for medical foam, worldwide. The key factors likely to increase the demand for medical foam are rising healthcare expenditure by different countries across the globe and their contribution to the overall GDP, shift toward technologically-advanced products, and increasing aging population. Additionally, growing shift toward advanced wound care products, and

The global polyurethane composites market is growing in line with the increasing application of polyurethane composites in several end-use industries, including electrical and electronics, building and construction, transportation and wind power energy. The increasing acceptance of polyurethane composites in the development of lightweight automotive components, which have superior mechanical and physical properties against competing

The global protective coating resin market is growing at a significant pace owing to the increasing need for protective coatings in industrial equipment and machineries in automotive, infrastructure and construction industries. Protective coating resins have unique properties such as excellent adhesion and resistance to abrasion, impact and chemical. Protective coating resins increase the life span of a substrate by three to five years. These resins are required

The global soft magnetic materials market is expected to witness significant growth, during the forecast period (2016-2022), on account of increasing demand from automotive industry, new product development, and increasing application in motors, transformers and alternators. Additionally, increasing demand from the developing nations is offering new growth opportunities for the global soft magnetic materials manufacturers. Contrary to it, fluctuation in

The global ceramic textile market is categorized on the basis of fiber type, end-use industry, foam type, and region. On the basis of fiber type, the global market has been segmented into vitreous alumina-silica ceramic fiber and polycrystalline ceramic fiber. Under vitreous alumina-silica, ceramic fiber has been sub-segmented into refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) and low bio-persistence ceramic fiber.

The global coated fabrics market is showcasing positive growth on the back of increasing demand from transportation, roofing, awnings and canopies, industrial, protective clothing, furniture and seating industries. Coated fabrics find their application in the transportation industry, due to its distinctive characteristics, such as water resistance, rot-proof, UV resistance, mildew resistance, and dirt and oil repellence. These fabrics improve durability, and are

The global composites testing market is witnessing strong growth on account of growing usage of composites in aerospace and defense, transportation and wind energy industries, and strict composites testing standards. Composites find their application in transport vehicles, and the interior and exterior structures of aircraft, on account of their superior performance and high strength. Composites are required to adhere to proprietary testing standards of the

The global corrosion resistant resin market has been segmented by type, application, end use industry and region. On the basis of type, the global market has been segmented into epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, and vinyl ester. On the basis of application, the market has been segmented into coatings, and composites; whereas, on the basis of end use industry, the market has been segmented into oil and gas, heavy industries, automotive and transportation, infrastructure, and marine.

The global defoaming coating additives market has been witnessing significant growth on account of increasing population, urbanization, and industrialization. Additionally, the stringent regulatory and sustainability mandates for environmental safety play an important role in the growth of the global defoaming coating additives market. The growing demand for clean formulations for decorative and coating requirements is also supporting the growth of

The global energy recovery ventilator market is growing due to increasing demand for energy recovery ventilators from end use industry segments of commercial and residential sectors. Ventilation is an important part in the HVAC systems. Incorrect ventilation system attracts pollutants such as virus, chemicals, ducts, and allows molds to grow rapidly. The use of advanced heating and energy recovery ventilation technology has allowed these systems to

The global engineered foam market growth is accredited to the application of high-power engines with high calorific value fuels for better combustion. High transition coupled with shorter product life cycles in end-use industries is expected to drive the global engineered foam market toward intensified growth. Additionally, increase in the number of developments in construction, sports and leisure and automotive industries is expected to enhance the global

The global electrolytic manganese dioxide market is projected to grow at a significant level during the forecast period, on account of increasing demand for battery from India, China and Vietnam. Electrolytic manganese dioxide is utilized in electrodes for alkaline, lithium ion and zinc carbon batteries. The domestic production of electrolytic manganese dioxide is driven by favorable legislative norms and technological innovations. Increasing dependence on

The global adhesion promoters market is showcasing positive growth on account of growing applications in the plastics and resins market. Adhesion promoters are used as additives or primers to enhance adhesion of coatings, inks, or adhesives to the substrate of interest. Adhesion promoters are used to increase adhesion with inorganic substrates in chemical applications such as adhesives and paints and coatings. Additionally, adhesion promoters are

The global dewatering equipment market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The growth in the global market is being driven by increasing awareness for sludge disposal, growing population, rapid urbanization and increased requirement for sludge treatment due to increased sludge production.

The global flat steel market is expected to witness significant growth, during the forecast period. The global market for flat steel is being driven by wide spread industrial application of steel, rapid industrialization in Asia-Pacific and extensive application of steel in the construction industry. The major industrial applications of flat steel include construction, infrastructure, automotive, transportation, energy, industrial machinery, packaging and others.

The global concrete cooling market is expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period (2016-2022). The global market is being driven by increasing demand from the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Additionally, the growth is being propelled by increasing demand for concrete cooling systems from other countries having high temperature. The necessity to control volume change, induced primarily by temperature change in mass concrete

The global engineering plastics market is expected to witness strong growth, during the forecast period. The growth in the global market is being propelled by emergence of substitutes for conventional materials in the form of engineering plastics in end-use applications, positive growth in end-use industries, growing demand for polyamides in 3D printing and increasing demand for engineering plastics from automotive industry. Increasing demand from emerging economies and use of engineering plastics in aerospace industry are s

Industrial packaging is gaining momentum due to innovative packaging solutions and customization available for these, according to customers’ requirements. The global industrial packaging market has been segmented on the basis of type, material, product, and end-user industry. On the basis of packaging type, the global market has been segmented into rigid and flexible. On the basis of material, the global market has been categorized into metal

Printing inks, refer to a liquid or paste, are widely used to color surfaces such as newspaper, books and magazines, cardboard and ceramic tiles to produce an image, text or design. Printing Inks contain pigments or dyes that are mixed with oil, solvents or water that forms liquid or paste. It can be widely used in coloring surfaces such as newspaper, books and magazines, cardboard and ceramic tiles.

The global automotive elastomers market valued $10,015.2 million in 2015, and it is predicted to witness a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period (2016–2022). Strong emphasis of automotive manufacturers on using lightweight material in vehicles, stringent emission regulations, rising demand for high-efficiency vehicles, and developments in the automotive industry are the key factors behind the growth of the market.

The global silica aerogel market valued 273.0 million in 2015 and is projected to advance at a CAGR of 31.1% during 2016–2022. The market is expected to witness growth on account of the high adoption of silica aerogel for various applications.

Ammonium phosphate is the salt of phosphoric acid and ammonium. Upon reaction between phosphoric acid and ammonium, ortho (solid) form and polyphosphate (fluid) form are produced. The solid form is the dominant type. Ammonium phosphate is a highly unstable compound and is manufactured in long chain molecules to increase the stability. Ammonium phosphate is used as an additive in animal feed and finds application in several industries such as fertilizer, water treatment chemicals, food and beverages and flame retardant.

The fluoropolymer materials market stood at 336.9 kilotons in 2015 and is projected to advance at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period 2016–2022. The market is primarily being driven by the growing utilization of fluoropolymer-based materials by electrical and electronics as well as automotive manufacturers across the world.

The global barium nitrate market was valued at $2,368.3 million in 2015 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during 2016 – 2022, to reach $3,451.8 million by 2022. The market will be growing at a significant rate due to the the growing applications in military areas and expanding glass/ceramic industry.

The growth of construction industry in a country is measured by the growth in transportation infrastructure (rail, roads, airports, and ports), urban infrastructure (mass rail transit system, water supply and sanitation, and urban housing) and rural infrastructure (rural roads, irrigation, and rural housing). The large investment in urban and rural infrastructures such as highway networks, residential buildings, commercial buildings and airports, mainly in 

Paraxylene is a fragrant hydrocarbon which is particularly used as a raw material in the production of dimethyl-terephthalate (DMT) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA).

The global market for soy-based chemicals is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period, and it is expected to reach a value of $19,362.8 million by 2022.

The global market for inorganic salts is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. In 2015, Asia-Pacific dominated the global inorganic salts market with the largest market share in terms of volume. Increasing construction activities, rapidly evolving chemical industry and increasing demand for agrochemicals is one of the major factors driving the demand for inorganic salts in Asia-Pacific region.

Esters are a chemical amalgamation produced by substituting hydrogen of an acid with an organic group or an alkyl. Fats, oils and triglycerides are some of the naturally obtained esters.

The global market for acrylic surface coating was valued at $24,121.1 million in 2015; and it is projected to demonstrate a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period reaching $34,720.3 million by 2022.

In 2015, the global water pump market was estimated at a value of $42,435.1 million, and it is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period 2016-2022.

In 2015, the global nanoporous materials market was estimated at $6,411.7 million which is expected to demonstrate a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. Some of the major factors driving the global nanoporous materials market include increasing demand for adsorbents and stringent water regulations.

Water proofing chemicals are generally used for protection of buildings from water seepage, since seepages can reduce the life span of a structure and can cause electrical, metal and health hazards.

The global ammonium chloride market is growing, due to high demand of nitrogen source in fertilizers and increasing base of end-use industry. Solvay process is the principal manufacturing process of ammonium chloride. In some industrial processes, the process is also intended to minimize the ammonia release. Another key manufacturing processes of ammonium chloride is the reaction of ammonia with hydrochloric acid solution or hydrogen chloride gas. 

The global oleochemicals market is witnessing growth due to the favorable government regulations for environment friendly products, recyclability of oleochemicals, increasing demand for biodegradable and sustainable products, and growing end-user industries. High growth in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries are supporting the demand for these chemicals. The distinct governments across the globe are framing regulations to e

The global amines market is growing, due to the high growth from end-user industries and huge developments in the developing economies across the globe. The amines have several applications in different industries including agricultural, personal care and petroleum; therefore a high demand for amines is projected during the forecast period. Among the various types of amines, the ethanolamines segment held the largest share in the global amines market

Some of the major drivers behind the growing demand of global wood coating market include rise in new construction (both residential and commercial), recovery of global economy, increasing disposable income and increasing urbanized population.

Waste heat recovery involves the capturing and reuse of waste heat for several purposes. Combustion air preheating, load preheating, steam generation, space heating, power generation and water preheating are some of the major applications of waste heat.

The global market for filters is majorly driven by the rapid urbanization and growing population, which in turn has increased the prospects for industrialization, thereby fueling the demand for filters in the automotive industry.

Foam blowing agents refers to the additives that produce cellular structure in the substrate through foaming process. The foam blowing agents market in North America is expected to grow, due to large base of end-user industries for polymer foams and high demand of blowing agents in the manufacturing of PU foam. The global warming and ozone layer depletion are the major environmental challenges across the globe. The U.S. government is framing 

Foam blowing agents refer to substances, which produce cellular structure through foaming process and increase thermal and acoustic insulation, and flexibility of final product. Foam blowing agents are used as additives in the manufacturing of foam and are injected through high pressure injection into the substrate, when they are in liquid state. These agents then create holes and 

In 2014, the global biorefinery market stood at $ 432.4 billion, which is projected to witness a growth rate at a CAGR of 14.0% during the forecast period.

In 2014, the global wax market stood at $7,939.6 million which is projected to witness a prominent growth at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period. This growth is ascribed to the factors including the growth in the base of end-user industries followed by the rise in demand of natural waxes.

The increasing urbanization, demographic changes, and growing concern for safety are the key growth drivers for the global elevators and escalators market. The booming construction industry is providing growth opportunities for the market during the forecast period. The maintenance and modernization segment in the global elevators and escalators market is also expected to 

In 2014, the global humic acid market held a value of $325.6 million which is anticipated $674.2 million by 2020, with a promising CAGR of 12.9%, during the forecast period.

The flue gas refers to the gas leaving in to the atmosphere via flue. This flue is also called a channel or pipe, which carries exhaust gases from a boiler, fireplace, furnace, and oven. The flue gas also refers to the combustion exhaust gas produced at power plants. The flue gases basically arising from combustion mainly contains carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, 

Global market for isostearic acid value is expected to reach $442.4 million by 2020, and is projected to witness a promising growth rate at CAGR of 7.3%, in forecast period.

The increasing use of monoethylene glycol in polyester fiber and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) industries is propelling the growth of the global monoethylene glycol market. However, volatility in crude oil prices and regulation for environmental protection are expected to restrain the growth of the global monoethylene glycol market. The increasing demand for non-ionic 

Some of the drivers behind the growing demand of global sodium hydrosulfite include increasing demand from textile industry, and rapid upsurge in demand for paper products in Asia-Pacific. Some of the major factors driving the growth of the textile market are increasing consumer confidence, increasing level of disposable income, and increasing shopper’s eagerness to keep up 

The global fencing market is up surging at a significant rate, due to growing economies and middle class population, rising demand for security and safety, increasing consumer’s interest in home improvement and home décor, and expanding housing constructions or rebound in housing completions. The introduction of innovative and 

The global bio surfactants market has grown significantly over the last few years, attributed to surging in demand of bio surfactants in the consumer goods market. Rising consumer awareness towards bio-based products in addition with the favorable regulation towards the environmental sustainability are some of the dominant factor that are driving the growth of bio surfactants market.

In 2014, Europe and North America dominated the global sizing and thickening agents market by region. Developing countries are the primary exporters of thickening and sizing agents to North America and Europe. The developments in industries such as paper, textiles, and the growing demand for convenience food products in the Asia-Pacific region is driving the sizing & thickening agents market. 

The smart materials market is growing with a considerable rate due to the high convenience offering property of the smart materials technology to the increasing aging population in the world. Smart packaging in consumer goods is one of the major trends that can be seen in the smart materials market. The main focus of the manufacturers is expected to be on better design 

The adipic acid market is growing with the growth of end user industries including footwear, electronics and automotive in India and China and it is assumed to remain a remarkable factor driving the Asia-Pacific adipic acid market. The European and North American markets are highly driven by innovation and technology. Europe emerged as the second largest market for adipic acid. 

Antifouling coatings market is growing with the expansion of global trade through sea routes, the number of container ships, bulk carrier ships and cargo ships manufactured have increased, which in turn widens the scope of the antifouling coatings market in Asia-Pacific. The key countries contributing to the antifouling coating industry in Asia-Pacific region are China, South Korea and Japan.  

The increasing demand for dyes, plasticizers and resins has led to the strong growth of ortho-xylene market. Phthalic anhydride (a major application of ortho-xylene) is used to produce plasticizers, which are mainly employed in the construction of industries and automobiles. The primary end-users of phthalic anhydrides are unsaturated polyester resins and phthalates, which show 

Increasing awareness of energy crisis leading to increasing demand for energy efficient structures coupled with incentives and government regulations to promote energy efficient structures are the major factors driving demand for isocyanates market. Increasing demand for spray polyurethane foam is expected to drive demand for methylene diphenyl isocyanate and toluene di-isocyanate.

Launch of new products and upcoming new technologies are the common trends in the global masterbatch market. Growth in masterbatch market is directly associated to the amount of polymer consumption in a region. Increasing production of plastic products and components, steady economic growth, innovation in packaging products, rapid industrialization and continuous 

The global demand for bio-fertilizers is expected to rise because of growing consumer preference for organic food. Factors such as increased health consciousness, environmental awareness and rising disposable income are causing an extraordinary demand for organic foods globally. Due to increase in demand for food and decline in the total arable land, growing adoption of soil fertility management continues to increase, giving 

The Asia-Pacific region has rapidly emerged as the largest cumene global market. The moderately developed Japanese market also accounts for a substantial share in the global cumene market in Asia-Pacific region. China is going through large capacity additions in the form of aromatic plants (phenol derivatives) which has increased the cumene market in Asia-Pacific region. 

Emerging innovative applications of pentaerythritol such as marine coatings and therapeutics are expected to provide vast opportunities for the major players operating in the global pentaerythritol market. Development of new products along with the growth of niche application market segments such as flame retardants and explosives is expected to create new market opportunities