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The cryogenic insulation market size is estimated to be USD 2.3 billion in 2018 and is projected reach USD 3.3 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.20% between 2018 and 2023. The cryogenic insulation market is mainly driven by the rising demand for LNG as fuel in developed and developing economies. Rising environmental awareness is also contributing to the growth of the market. Growing demand for cryogenic technologies in space applications has created various opportunities for cryogenic insulation manufacturers. APAC is the key market for cryogenic insulations, globally, followed by Europe and North America. One of the primary drivers of the market is the increasing demand for transportation, storage, and liquefaction of natural gas to LNG in these regions. The key market players profiled in the report include Armacell International Holding GmbH (Germany), Lydall Inc. (US), BASF SE (Germany), Cabot Corporation (US), Rochling Group (Germany), and Johns Manville Inc. (US).
The hybrid composites market is projected to grow from USD 436 million in 2018 to USD 876 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 15.0% during the forecast period. The market is growing because of the high demand from the automotive & transportation, wind energy, and sporting goods end-use industries. Hybrid composite products are preferred as they can reduce the weight of the product and are stronger than metallic parts. The market witnessed strong growth in the past few years owing to the growing use in the US, Germany, China, Brazil, and Japan. Royal DSM N.V. (Netherlands), SGL Group (Germany), Gurit (Switzerland), Hexcel Corporation (US), Teijin Limited (Japan), General Electric (US), Exel Composites (Finland), Innegra Technologies, LLC (US), Solvay (Belgium), and PlastiComp, Inc. (US) are some of the key players in the hybrid composites market.
The market for EPS is estimated to grow from USD 15.5 billion in 2018 to USD 20.1 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. The growing construction and packaging industries in developing countries is a major factor driving the EPS market. EPS is an innovative material that offers design and structural integrity to many construction projects. Major vendors in the EPS market include Wuxi Xingda (China), Synthos (Poland), BASF (Germany), Total (France), SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF (Austria), The Ravago Group (Belgium), Alpek (Mexico), VERSALIS (Italy), Nova Chemicals (US), Flint Hills Resources (US), PJSC SIBUR HOLDING (Russia), Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) (Saudi Arabia), Kaneka Corporation (Japan), Atlas Roofing Corporation (US), BEWiSynbra Group (Sweden), Brødr. Sunde A/S (Norway), Nexkemia Petrochemicals (Canada), and Unipol Holland (Netherlands).
The carbon nanotubes market is estimated to grow from USD 4.55 billion in 2018 to USD 9.84 billion by 2023, at a CAGR 16.70%. The demand for carbon nanotubes has been increasing rapidly in applications such as field emission displays, integrated circuits, hydrogen storage, lithium batteries, solar PV cells, fuel cells, and drug delivery. Increasing commercialization; ramping up of installed capacities; and technological advancements to bring down prices, improve quality, and develop more advanced products are the trends in the carbon nanotubes market. Currently, R&D is being undertaken for capturing new applications, including food materials, glass ceramic, structural steel, agriculture, and hair color. The constant increase in the feasibility of potential applications for carbon nanotubes will keep the demand ticking upward during the forecast period.Key players operating in the carbon nanotubes market include Arkema S.A. (France), Arry International Group LTD. (China), Carbon Solutions Inc. (US), Cheap Tubes Inc. (US), CNT Co., Ltd. (Korea), Ocsial Llc (US), Hanwha Chemical Corp. (South Korea), Nano-C Inc. (US), Cnano Technology Ltd (US), Toray International Group Limited (Japan), Showa Denko K.K. (Japan), and Continental Carbon Company (US).
The coated fabrics market is projected to grow from USD 23.93 billion in 2018 to USD 29.14 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.0%. The rising safety measures in the transportation application and stringent regulatory requirements for workers’ safety are expected to drive the coated fabrics market. However, the availability of substitutes and environmental concerns are hampering the growth of this market. Some of the key players in the coated fabrics market include Continental AG (Germany), Spradling International Inc. (US), Seaman Corporation (US), Saint-Gobain SA (France), Trelleborg AB (Sweden), Sioen Industries NV (Belgium), Serge Ferrari Group (France), Low & Bonar Plc (UK), and OMNOVO Solutions Inc. (US).
The aramid fiber market is projected to grow from USD 3.28 billion in 2018 to USD 5.78 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 9.9%. Aramid fibers are high-performing synthetic fibers with very high tensile strength and strength-to-weight ratio as well as excellent flame and heat resistance. These fibers are employed as reinforcement for tires and plastics, cables, ropes, and as a substitute for asbestos. They are also used in the production of bulletproof vests and fireproof clothing. The end-user industries for aramid fiber include military & defense, telecommunication, and automotive, among others. The key players operating in the aramid fiber market include DowDuPont (US), Teijin Ltd. (Japan), Toray Industries Inc. (South Korea), Hyosung Corp. (South Korea), Kolon Industries Inc. (South Korea), Huvis Corp. (South Korea), Yantai Tayho Advanced Material Co. (China), Kermel (France), China National Bluestar (Group) Co. Ltd. (China), Taekwang Industrial Co., Ltd. (South Korea), and SRO Aramid (Jiangsu) Co. Ltd. (China).
The carbon felt and graphite felt market is estimated at USD 292.7 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 460.8 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 9.5% between 2018 and 2023. The growth of the carbon felt and graphite felt market is attributed to the increasing demand from the furnace application. The major players operating in the market are SGL Group (Germany), Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), Kureha Corporation (Japan), Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd. (Japan), Beijing Great Wall Co., Ltd. (China), Chemshine Carbon Co., Ltd. (China), CM Carbon Co., Ltd. (China), and Gansu Haoshi Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd (China).
The construction fabrics market size is projected to grow from USD 1.47 billion in 2018 to USD 2.26 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 9.0%. Construction fabrics are polymer coated technical textiles which find extensive applications in tensile architecture in the construction industry. Construction fabrics are also called architectural membranes. They are durable, energy-efficient, and aesthetically superior products which offer flexibility to design engineers and architects to enhance architectural creativity.Sioen Industries NV (Belgium), Low & Bonar (UK), Satler AG (Austria), Taiyo Kogyo Corporation (Japan), Serge Ferrari (France), and Saint-Gobain (France), among others, are the key players operating in the construction fabrics market.
The 3D printing plastics market is estimated to be USD 615.8 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 1,965.3 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 26.1% between 2018 and 2023. One of the major drivers for the market includes forward integration by major polymer manufacturers. Factors such as increasing demand for 3D printing technology in various applications in end-use industries and the demand for bio-based plastics affect the 3D printing plastics market positively. The major market players profiled in this report include 3D Systems Corporation (US), Stratasys, Ltd. (US), Arkema SA (France), BASF SE (Germany), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), HP Inc. (US), DowDuPont Inc. (US), Royal DSM N.V. (Netherlands), EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems (Germany), Clariant International Ltd. (Switzerland), CRP Group (US), Envisiontec GmbH (Germany), Materialise NV (Belgium), and Oxford Performance Materials Inc. (US).
The PU films market is projected to grow from USD 449.0 million in 2018 to USD 688.6 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period. The growth of the PU films market can be attributed to the rising demand for luxury cars and premium passenger cars. PU films are mainly consumed for the paint protection application in the automotive industry. Covestro (Germany), 3M Company (US), SWM International (US), DingZing Advanced Materials (Taiwan), Avery Dennison (US), Coveris (US), MH&W International (US), PAR Group (UK), and RTP Company (US) are the leading players operating in the PU films market.
The engineering plastics market is estimated at USD 80.70 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 115.10 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2018 to 2023. Engineering plastics are used in the industries such as automotive & transportation, electrical & electronics, consumer appliances, industrial & machinery, and packaging. The key drivers for the market are growing end-use industries and replacement of traditional materials such as metals and commodity plastics with engineering plastics.The key companies profiled in the engineering plastics market research report are BASF (Germany) , Covestro (Germany), Solvay SA (Belgium), Celanese (US), DowDuPont (US), LG Chem (South Korea), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Evonik Industries (Germany), Lanxess (Germany), and Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics (Japan)
The global textile chemicals market size is estimated at USD 26.00 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 31.64 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.0% between 2018 and 2023. The market is witnessing growth due to the increasing demand for apparel, technical textile, and home textile.Archroma (Switzerland), Huntsman (US), Tanatex Chemicals (Netherlands), DowDuPont (US), and DyStar Group (Singapore) lead the global textile chemicals market.
The biocompatible 3D printing materials market size is estimated to be USD 308.1 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 832.7 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 22.0% between 2018 and 2023. This growth is attributed to the increasing use of biocompatible 3D printing materials in medical applications such as implants & prosthesis, tissue engineering, and hearing aid among others.3D Systems, Inc. (US), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Stratasys Ltd. (US), Concept Laser, GmBH (Germany), EOS GmBH Electro Optical Systems (Germany), Renishaw PLC. (UK), Formlabs Inc. (US), EnvisionTEC, Inc. (Germany), 3D Composites (US), and Aspect Biosystems Ltd. (Canada) are the key players operating in the biocompatible 3D printing materials market.
The marine composites market is estimated at USD 3.83 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 5.04 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. Growth of the market can be attributed to the high demand for marine composites from the power boats segment due to the growing recreational boating market in Europe and North America. The market has witnessed significant growth over the last few years due to the increasing demand for lightweight and corrosion-resistant boats.Owens Corning (US), Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), SGL Group (Germany), Cytec Solvay Group (US), Teijin Limited (Japan), Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd. (Japan), Hexcel Corporation (US), E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company (US), and Hyosung (South Korea) are some of the leading players in the marine composites market
The increasing demand for XPP foam from the automotive end-use industry is expected to drive the growth of the XPP foam market. In terms of value, the global XPP foam market is estimated to be USD 751.0 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 1048.8 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.9% between 2018 and 2023. Key global players of the XPP foam market are Borealis (Austria), BASF (Germany), Braskem (Brazil), DS Smith (UK), JSP Corporation (Japan), Furukawa Electric (Japan), Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), Sekisui Voltek (US), Sonoco (US), Sohner Plastics (Germany), NMC SA (Belgium), Pregis (US), Toray Industries (Japan), Sumitomo Chemical (Japan), and Zotefoams (UK).
The global automotive interior materials market is estimated to be USD 46.63 in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% to reach USD 55.41 billion by 2023. The increasing demand is attributed to the growing automotive industry in emerging regions. Players in this market are adopting various organic and inorganic strategies to expand their presence in emerging markets, such as India, China, Thailand, and Brazil. The automotive interior materials industry has a number of global players competing for market shares. These companies are actively investing in various strategies, such as expansions, new product developments, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures projects globally to increase their market shares. Major players, such as Adient plc (Ireland), Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Japan), Lear Corporation (US), Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Japan), Faurecia S.A. (France), and others have adopted various organic and inorganic developmental strategies.
The firefighting foam market is estimated at USD 726.4 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 867.7 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 3.6% between 2018 and 2023. The major driver for the market includes the increasing use of environmentally-friendly products and increasing fire-related accidents leading to casualties and loss of property. Johnson Controls International Plc. (US), The Solberg Company (US), Dr. Sthamer (Germany), National Foam (US), Angus Fire (UK), Kerr Fire (UK), Eau&Feu (France), DIC Corporation (Japan), and SFFECO Global (UAE) are the key players operating in the firefighting foam market.
The automotive plastics market for passenger cars is projected to grow from USD 28.20 billion in 2018 to USD 47.33 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period. Automotive plastics are widely preferred for their ability to make automobiles less bulky. They offer enhanced properties, such as impact strength, easy mold-ability, improved aesthetics, and reduced weight, as compared to conventional automotive components. There is also an increasing demand for automotive plastics from emerging economies, such as India and Thailand, which is expected to fuel the growth of the automotive plastics market for passenger cars across the globe. Key players operating in the automotive plastics market for passenger cars include Magna International Inc. (Canada), Lear Corporation (US), Adient plc (Ireland), BASF SE (Germany), Compagnie Plastic Omnium (France), Borealis AG (Austria), Covestro AG (Germany), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), and Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A. (Spain).
The market size of metallized film was USD 2.10 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.82 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.09% during the forecast period. The market growth is driven by the rise in demand for metallized film from end-use industries, such as packaging and decorative. The base year considered for the study is 2017, while the forecast period is 2018-2023. Key players profiled in the metallized film market report include Cosmo Films Ltd. (India), Jindal Poly Films Ltd. (India), Polinas (Turkey), and Toray Industries Inc. (Japan).
The polyamide-imide resin market is estimated to be USD 501.7 million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 687.1 million by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2017 and 2022. The high demand for polyamide-imide resins from various end-use industries and superior properties of polyamide-imide resins are key factors driving the growth of the polyamide-imide resin market. The expansion of end-use industries, such as automotive, aerospace, electrical & electronics, and oil & gas, is another significant factor projected to influence the growth of the polyamide-imide resin market. Key players operating in the polyamide-imide resin market include Solvay (Belgium), Quadrant (US), Toyobo (Japan), Ensinger (Germany), Innotek Technology (China), and Kermel (France).
The PTFE fabric market is projected to grow from USD 690.8 million in 2018 to USD 908.1 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018 to 2023. High demand for PTFE fabrics in the automotive industry, their growing consumption in the construction industry, and increasing consumption of composite fabrics for industrial applications are the key factors driving the growth of the PTFE fabric market across the globe. Taconic (US), FIBERFLON (Turkey), Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (France), W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (US), Chukoh Chemical Industries (Japan), Daikin Industries (Japan), Sefar AG (Switzerland), Fothergill Group (UK), Birdair (US), and W.F. Lake Corp. (US) are some of the leading players operating in the PTFE fabric market.
The increasing use of Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) in various applications in different end-use industries is driving the growth of the ETFE market across the globe. The ETFE market is projected to grow from USD 352.4 million in 2018 to USD 518.4 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.0% between 2018 and 2023. The eco-friendly and recyclable properties of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, increased demand for ethylene tetrafluoroethylene from various end-use industries, and better properties offered by ethylene tetrafluoroethylene than glass and other conventional fluoropolymers are driving the growth of the ETFE market across the globe. The key companies operating in the ETFE market include Asahi Glass Company (Japan), Daikin Industries (Japan), The Chemours Company (US), 3M (US), Quadrant (Switzerland), Guangzhou LiChang Fluoroplastics (China), Hubei Everflon Polymer (China), Ensinger (Germany), and Vector Foiltec (Germany).
The market size of ceramic balls is estimated at USD 433.0 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 636.3 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.0% between 2018 and 2023. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing use of ceramic balls in the automotive and chemical end-use industries owing to their superior properties such as resistance to corrosion & heat, durability, and high temperature resistance.Saint-Gobain (France), Honeywell International (US), Axens (France), Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd. (Japan), Coorstek Inc. (US), Fineway Inc. (Canada), Industrial Tectonics Inc. (US), Metalball (France), Global Precision Ball & Roller (US), Devson Catalyst Private Limited (India), and Topack Ceramics Pvt. Ltd. (India) are the key players operating in the ceramic balls market.
The high temperature composite resin market is estimated at USD 753.5 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 1,180.8 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period. The growth of the market can be attributed to the high demand for high temperature composite resins from the aerospace & defense, transportation, electrical & electronics, oil & gas, building & construction, and medical industries. The market has witnessed significant growth over the last few years due to the increased demand for high temperature composite resins for high thermal resistant and lightweight aircraft and automotive parts. Some of the key players operating in the high temperature composite resin market include Huntsman International (US), Hexion (US), Hexcel Corporation (US), Royal TenCate (Netherlands), Sumitomo Bakelite (Japan), and Arkema (France). These players have adopted various organic and inorganic strategies over the last five years to achieve growth in the high temperature composite resin market.
The global self-cleaning glass market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 99.1 million in 2018 to USD 122.7 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2018 to 2023. The growth of the construction industry is a major factor driving the self-cleaning glass market. The low lifetime-cost of self-cleaning glass is another factor fueling the growth of this market; cost-cutting on labor and detergent otherwise required to wash the glass reduces the lifetime-cost of self-cleaning glass. Key players in the self-cleaning glass market include Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), Saint-Gobain (France), Guardian Industries (US), Cardinal Glass Industries (US), and Asahi Glass Co. (Japan), among others.
The flexible substrates market is projected to grow from USD 402.9 million in 2018 to USD 775.8 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 14.0% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2023. The growth of the flexible substrates market can be attributed to the increasing demand from the electronics industry across the globe. Flexible substrates are increasingly being used in the production of flexible printed circuit boards. They are also used for the production of solar modules. Moreover, their increased use in the manufacturing of medical & healthcare devices is also driving the growth of the flexible substrates market across the globe. Increased consumption of flexible substrates in solar application is also leading to the growth of the flexible substrates market, worldwide. Teijin (Japan), Schott (Germany), Corning (US), Polyonics (US), Kolon industries (South Korea), and Heraeus (Germany) are the leading players operating in the flexible substrates market.
The plastic straps market is projected to grow from USD 1.32 billion in 2017 to USD 3.68 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 18.8 % from 2018 to 2023. The growth of the plastic straps market is driven by the increasing use of plastic straps in the paper, steel, and bricks & tiles industries. The base year considered for the study is 2017 while the forecast period is between 2018 and 2023. The leading players operating in the plastic straps market are Crown Holdings (US), Polychem Corporation (US), Teufelberger (Austria), FROMM Packaging (US), Messersi Packaging (Italy), Dubose Strapping (US), Auto Strap (India), and PAC Strapping (US).
The thermal ceramics market is estimated to be USD 3.36 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 5.02 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2018 to 2023. The high demand for thermal ceramics in various end-use industries, such as chemical & petrochemical, mining & metal processing, and manufacturing, are expected to drive the thermal ceramics market. The key players operating in the thermal ceramics market include Morgan Thermal Ceramics (UK), Unifrax (US), IBIDEN (Japan), Isolite Insulating Products (Japan), Luyang Energy-Saving Materials (China), RHI Magnesita (Austria), Rath (US), Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan), 3M (US), and YESO Insulating Products (China).
The fire resistant cable market is projected to grow from USD 1.76 Billion in 2018 to USD 2.06 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2018 to 2023. Fire resistant cables provide circuit integrity under extreme fire conditions and are used to ensure continuous operations in case of a fire. They consist of conductors (aluminum, copper, and alloys), conductor shields, insulation, insulation shields, metallic shields, and jackets. Key players in the fire resistant cable market include Prysmian Group (Italy), Nexans S. A. (France), and NKT Group (Denmark) among others.
The polycarbonate sheets market is projected to grow from USD 1.69 Billion in 2018 to USD 2.11 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2018 and 2023. The increasing demand for polycarbonate sheets from various end-use industries such as automotive, construction, electronics, and signage & advertisement, among others, is driving the growth of the polycarbonate sheets market across the globe. Key players operating in the polycarbonate sheets market include SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Covestro AG (Germany), Trinseo S.A. (US), Teijin Limited (Japan), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (Japan), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Suzhou Omay Optical Materials Co., Ltd. (China), Excelite (China), Plazit-Polygal Group (Israel), Arla Plast AB (Sweden), 3A Composites GmbH (Germany), Palram Industries Ltd. (Israel), Ug-oil-Plast Ltd. (Russia), Gallina India (New Delhi), Koscon Industrial S.A. (Switzerland), Isik Plastik (Turkey), Brett Martin Ltd. (UK), and Spartech (US), among others.
The global cyanate ester resins market was valued at USD 184.3 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 338.8 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2016, while the forecast period is between 2017 and 2022. Key companies profiled in the global cyanate ester resins market research report include Lonza (Switzerland), Huntsman (US), Cytec Solvay Group (US), Henkel (Germany), Tencate Advanced Composites (Netherlands), and others.
The global ceramic fiber market is estimated at USD 1.63 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.59 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for highly thermal-efficient insulation products is expected to drive the growth of the global ceramic fiber market. Unifrax I LLC (US), IBIDEN Co., Ltd. (Japan), Morgan Advanced Materials PLC (UK), Nutec Fibratec (Mexico), and Rath Group (Austria) are some of the leading players in the global ceramic fiber market.
The global ceramic foams market is estimated to be USD 343.2 Million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 441.7 Million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2018 and 2023. The market is witnessing growth due to the increasing use of ceramic foams as filters in the metal casting industry and stringent regulations regarding pollution control. The growth is further driven by the demand for thermally insulated and soundproof residential and non-residential infrastructure. Ceramic foams manufacturers such as Ultramet (US), Vesuvius Plc (UK), SELEE Corporation (US), ERG Aerospace Corp. (US), Saint-Gobain High-Performance Refractories (US), Pyrotek (US), Induceramics (US), LANIK s.r.o (Czech Republic), Drache GmbH (Germany), and Baoding Ningxin New Material Co., Ltd. (China) have been covered in the report.
The molded plastics market is estimated to be USD 352.21 Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 475.86 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2018 and 2023. The increased demand for molded plastics in the packaging application for use in pharmaceutical, food & beverages, chemicals, and personal care industries as well as for automotive & transportation, construction & infrastructure, and agriculture industries is expected to drive the molded plastics market.Some of the key players operating in the molded plastics market include LyondellBasell (Netherlands), DowDuPont (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), INEOS (Switzerland), Solvay (Belgium), Formosa Plastics (Taiwan), Chevron (US), Eastman (US), China Petroleum (China), Borealis (Germany), Versalis (Italy), LG Chem (South Korea), and Reliance Industries (India).
The GFRG market is projected to reach USD 3.44 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.0% between 2018 and 2023. The growth of the GFRG market can be attributed to the increasing use of GFRG in construction activities, owing to their exceptional properties, such as aesthetic appeal, sound absorption, fire resistance, moisture resistance, and rapid construction.Formglas (US), USG Corporation (US), Chiyoda UTE (Tokyo), Continental Building Products (US), CertainTeed (US), Knauf Danoline (Denmark), Saint-Gobain Gyproc (France), and Georgia-Pacific (US) are the key players operating in the GFRG market. These players offer a wide range of GFRG to strengthen their competitive position and cater to the growing demand for GFRG from the building & construction industry.
The retro-reflective materials market is estimated at USD 5.58 Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 12.49 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 17.5% between 2018 and 2023. The growth of the retro-reflective materials market can be attributed to the increasing use of retro-reflective materials in construction & infrastructure and automotive & transportation projects, owing to the property of offering safety by providing enhanced visibility in low light and nighttime conditions.3M (US), Avery Dennison (US), ORAFOL (Germany), Dominic Optical (China), Changzhou Hua R Sheng Reflective Material (China), Coats Group (UK), Nippon Carbide Industries (Japan), Paiho Group (Taiwan), Asian Paints PPG (India), and Reflomax (South Korea) are key players operating in the retro-reflective materials market. These key players offer a wide range of retro-reflective materials to strengthen their competitive positions and cater to the growing demand for retro-reflective materials from the construction & infrastructure and automotive & transportation industries, among others.3M (US) is a major player in the retro-reflective materials market. The company is focused on expanding its product portfolio and gaining a competitive edge over other players in the retro-reflective materials market.
The Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market is projected to grow from USD 992.4 Million in 2017 to USD 1,393.0 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.0% between 2017 and 2022. The increase in the use of NBR in O-rings & seals and gloves applications and superior properties of NBR that include improved oil resistance and high heat stability are key factors projected to drive the growth of the NBR market. In addition, the increased demand for NBR from the automobile industry in the Asia Pacific region is another significant factor contributing to the growth of the NBR market. Key companies profiled in the NBR market research report include LANXESS (Germany), Sinopec (China), Kumho Petrochemical (South Korea), TSRC Corporation (Taiwan), SIBUR Holding (Russia), JSR Corporation (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), Versalis S.p.A. (Italy), and ZEON Corporation (Japan).
The packaging resins market is estimated at USD 192.17 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 277.13 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2017 to 2022. The high demand for packaging resins in various applications, such as food & beverage, consumer goods, healthcare, industrial, and others are expected to drive the packaging resins market.The key restraining factor in the packaging resins market is the stringent regulations imposed on plastics due to the landfill issue. Companies, such as ExxonMobil Corporation (US), Sinopec Corporation (China), LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. (Netherlands), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), PetroChina Company Ltd.(China), DowDupont Inc. (US) and others have adopted the new product launches, agreements & partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and investments & expansions strategies to enhance their foothold in the market.
The polyolefin powders market is estimated to be USD 6.76 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 8.48 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.62% during the forecast period. It is driven by its use in different end-use industries, namely, toys, tanks & containers, automotive & transportation, paints & coatings, cosmetics, batteries, building & construction, and others. The high demand for polyolefin powders from the rotomolding application of toys, tanks & containers end-use industry, and SMC, BMC, and carpet applications of the automotive end-use industry is also driving the polyolefin powders market.Key players operating in the polyolefin powders market include LyondellBasell (Netherlands), Ineos (Switzerland), Borealis (Austria), Mitsui Chemical (Japan), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Exxon Mobil (US), Eastman (US), Merck (Germany), Wacker Chemie (Germany), Axalta Coating Systems (US), and others. Diverse product portfolio, strategically positioned R&D centers, continuous adoption of development strategies, and technological advancements are factors strengthening the market position of these companies. These companies have adopted various organic and inorganic growth strategies to enhance their current market share of the polyolefin powders market.
The global polyphenylene market is estimated to be USD 3.37 Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 4.99 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period.Toray Industries (Japan), Solvay (Belgium), Tosoh Corporation (Japan), DIC Corporation (Japan), Kureha Corporation (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), Celanese Corporation (US), Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabia), China Lumena New Material (China), and Ensigner (Germany) are the key companies operational in the polyphenylene market. Targeting new markets will enable manufacturers to cater to the rising demand for polyphenylene resins, hence reinforcing their position in the market.
The green or low rolling resistance tires market is estimated to be USD 56.74 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 104.23 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2017 to 2022. The growth of this market can be attributed to the rising use of green tires in emerging economies. In addition, increased tire labeling regulations in Europe and disposable income in emerging economies is also anticipated to fuel the growth of the green tires market.Key players in the green tires market include Michelin (France), Bridgestone (Japan), Goodyear Tire and Rubber (US), Continental (Germany), Hankook (South Korea), Pirelli (Italy), Cheng Shin Rubber (China), Kumho Tires (South Korea), ZC Rubber (China), Nokian Tires (Finland) are the leading companies in the green tires market. These companies are expected to venture into new markets to widen their customer base and strengthen their market presence. Other manufacturers of green tires include Apollo tires (India), Sailun Tires (China), Shandong Linlong Tire (China), Kenda Tires (Taiwan), Giti Rubber (Singapore), Cooper (US), Yokohama (Japan), Nexen (South Korea), MRF (India), Petlas (Turkey), BKT (India).
The paper dyes market is estimated to be USD 920.4 Million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1,099.3 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 3.62% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for paper dyes in the packaging & board and coated papers applications. In addition, the demand for paper dyes due to the increase in the number of paper industries in emerging economies is another significant factor contributing to the growth of the paper dyes market.Celanese (US), Eastman (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Sumitomo (Japan), Sekab (Sweden), Showa Denko (Japan), Jubilant Life Sciences (India), Lonza (Switzerland), LCY Chemical (Taiwan), and Ashok Alco-chem (India) BASF (Germany), Archroma (Switzerland), DyStar (Singapore), Atul Ltd. (India), KEMIRA OYJ (Finland), Synthesia (Czech Republic), Axyntis Group (France), Vipul Organics (India), Standard Colors (US), Keystone Aniline (US), Cromatos (Italy), Thermax (India), and Organic Dyes and Pigments (US) are the leading players in the paper dyes market.
The global recycled plastics market is estimated at USD 36.93 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 50.36 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.4% between 2017 and 2022. The market is witnessing growth due to the increasing awareness regarding the use of recycled plastics due to their environmental benefits such as energy savings over virgin plastics. Low cost and increasing use in industries such as packaging, automotive, electrical & electronics, and textiles will further accelerate the growth of the recycled plastics market. Major recycled plastics producers, such as Veolia (France), Suez (France), KW Plastics (US), Jayplas (UK), B. Schoenberg & Co. (US), B&B Plastics (US), Green Line Polymers (US), Clear Path Recycling (US), Custom Polymers (US), and Plastipak Holdings (US) are covered in the report.
The automotive ceramics market was valued at USD 1.51 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 2.05 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. In this report, 2016 has been considered as the base year and the forecast period has been considered from 2017 to 2022. Kyocera (Japan), CeramTec (Germany), NGK Spark Plug (Japan), CoorsTek (US), and Morgan Advanced Materials (UK), among others, are the key players operating in the automotive ceramics market.
The global micro-perforated films market is estimated at USD 1.23 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1.50 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.0% between 2017 and 2022. The market is witnessing growth due to the increasing use of micro-perforated films for food packaging applications, such as fresh fruits & vegetables, bakery & confectionary, ready-to-eat food, and others which include meat, seafood, and poultry.Mondi (Austria), Amcor Limited (Australia), Sealed Air Corporation (US), Bollore Group (France), and Uflex Ltd. (India), lead the global micro-perforated films market. These players are the major manufacturers of micro-perforated films and are gaining a strong foothold in the market due to their robust business strategies.
The global medical tubing market is estimated to reach USD 9.38 Billion by 2022 from USD 6.10 Billion in 2017, at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2017 to 2022. The medical tubing market has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Medical tubing is manufactured from medical grade material and meets the medical industry’s requirements and standards for various medical- and pharmaceutical-related applications. The medical tubing market is growing steadily, with plastics being the dominant tubing material used for transferring blood, oxygen, and nutrients in hospitals and clinics. Major players in the global medical tubing market include Zeus Industrial Products (US), Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (France), Teleflex (US), Optinova (US), Lubrizol Corporation (Vesta) (US), Nordson Corporation (US), Putnam Plastics (US), RAUMEDIC AG (Germany), Tekni-Plex (US), and W. L. Gore & Associates (US).
The Metallocene Polyethylene (mPE) market is estimated to be USD 4.99 Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 6.98 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2018 to 2023. The rising demand for mPE from various end-use industries, such as solar power and packaging, is one of the most significant factors driving the growth of the mPE market. The increase in demand for metallocene-catalyzed plastics in the Asia Pacific region and the expansion of the plastics industry worldwide are the additional factors influencing the growth of the mPE market.Dow Chemical US), ExxonMobil (US), Chevron Philips (US), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), Total (US), and Borealis (Germany) are leading players operating in the mPE market. Companies have adopted strategies such as expansions and acquisitions to address the growing demand for mPE worldwide.
The ceramic inks market is projected to grow from USD 1.83 Billion in 2017 to USD 2.59 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the ceramic inks market can be attributed to increasing demand for decorated ceramic tiles from the flourishing construction industry across the globe. Ceramic inks are increasingly being used in the decoration of ceramic tiles. They are also used for glass printing and food container printing. Moreover, the emergence of digital printing technology and its increased use in the manufacturing of ceramic tiles is also driving the growth of the ceramic inks market across the globe. Increased consumption of decorated glass in interior designing is also leading to the growth of the ceramic inks market, worldwide.The key players operating in the ceramic inks market include Ferro Corporation (US), Zschimmer & Schwarz (Germany), Esmalglass – Itaca Grupo (Spain), Torrecid Group (Spain), and Fritta (Spain),
The transparent plastics market is projected to grow from USD 101.97 Billion in 2017 to USD 137.75 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2017 to 2022. Increasing adoption of transparent plastics by end-use industries, improved shelf-life of packaged food products, high demand in emerging regions, and ease of customization are the key factors driving the growth of the transparent plastics market across the globe.DuPont (US), Dow Chemical Company (US), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Covestro (Germany), BASF (Germany), INEOS (UK), PPG Industries (US), Evonik Industries (Germany), LANXESS (Germany), Teijin Limited (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), Denka (Japan), Trinseo (US), Asahi Kasei (Japan), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Chi Mei Corporation (Taiwan), and Arkema (France) are the leading players operating in the transparent plastics market.
The cerium oxide nanoparticles market is projected to reach USD 630.2 Million by 2022 from USD 259.7 Million in 2017, at a CAGR of 19.4% from 2017 to 2022. The high demand for cerium oxide nanoparticles from the CMP application especially in North America is driving the growth of the global cerium oxide nanoparticles market. Cerion (US), Plasmachem (Germany), American Elements (US), Inframat Advanced Materials (US), NYACOL Nano Technologies (US), and Nanophase Technologies (US), are some of the leading players operating in the cerium oxide nanoparticles market. These companies are adopting various strategies, such as expansions, new product launches, and partnerships to increase their market shares and strengthen their position in the cerium oxide nanoparticles market