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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 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 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 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
The global demand for industrial rubber is projected to witness moderate growth of 4.6% between 2017 and 2022. The industrial rubber market is estimated to be USD 26.99 Billion in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 33.82 Billion by 2022. Leading players in the industrial rubber market include LANXESS (Germany), Sinopec (China), Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (US), Kumho Petrochemical (South Korea), TSRC Corporation (Taiwan), Nizhnekamskneftekhim (Russia), JSR Corporation (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), Versalis S.p.A. (Italy), and ZEON Corporation (Japan).
The blow molding resins market was valued at USD 36.67 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 51.95 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2017 to 2022. The increased demand for blow molding resins in the packaging applications of the pharmaceutical, food & beverages, chemicals, and personal care industries is expected to drive the growth of the blow molding resins market during the forecast period. Exxon Mobil (US), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), DowDuPont (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), INEOS (Switzerland), Solvay (Belgium), Formosa Plastics (Taiwan), Chevron (US), Eastman (US), China Petroleum (China), and Reliance Industries (India), among others are the key players operating in the blow molding resins market.
The scratch-resistant glass market is estimated to be USD 1.85 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.85 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period. The growth of the market can be attributed to the high demand for scratch-resistant glass from the smartphones & tablets and electronics applications. The market has witnessed significant growth over the last few years, due to the increased demand for scratch-resistant glass from emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil, and Thailand. Some of the key players operating in the scratch-resistant glass market include Corning Incorporated (US), Asahi Glass (Japan), Nippon Electric Glass (Japan), Guardian Industries (US), Schott AG (Germany), and Monocrystal (Russia). These players have adopted various organic and inorganic strategies over the last five years to achieve growth in the scratch-resistant glass market.
The fluoropolymer films market size was valued at USD 1.86 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 2.62 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast per. The base year considered for the study is 2016, while the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022. Key companies profiled in the fluoropolymer films market research report are The Chemours Company (US), Saint-Gobain (France), Nitto Denko (Japan), 3M (US), Daikin (Japan), Honeywell International (US), DUNMORE (US), Guarniflon (Italy), ACG Chemicals (Japan), and Textile Coated International (US).
The electroactive polymers market was valued at USD 3.26 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 5.12 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.9% between 2017 and 2022. In this report, 2016 has been considered the base year and the forecast period has been considered from 2017 to 2022. These factors are propelling the demand for electroactive polymers in the region. Solvay (Belgium), Parker Hannifin (US) Agfa-Gevaert (Belgium), 3M (US), Merck (Germany), Lubrizol (US), Novasentis (US), Premix (Finland), and PolyOne Corporation (US), among others, are the key players operating in the electroactive polymers market.
The polypropylene market size is estimated at USD 75.40 Billion in 2017 and projected to reach USD 99.17 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2017 and 2022. Rising use of polypropylenes in injection molding, fiber & raffia, film & sheet, and blow molding; growing trend towards the use of polypropylene in the automotive industry to reduce the weight of the vehicle for increased fuel efficiency; and growing demand from Asia Pacific are projected to be the major drivers of the global polypropylene market during the forecast period. The key companies profiled in the polypropylene market research report are LyondellBasell (The Netherlands), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Exxon Mobil Corporation (US), DuPont (US), INEOS (Switzerland), Total S.A. (France), Formosa Plastics Group (Taiwan), China Petrochemical Corporation (China), LG Chem (South Korea), and Sumitomo Chemicals (Japan).
The synthetic latex polymers market is estimated to be USD 27.58 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 34.53 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2017 to 2022. This growth can be attributed to the increased demand for synthetic latex polymers in paints & coatings and replacement of solvent-based adhesives with water-based adhesives.Wacker Chemie (Germany), Synthomer (UK), BASF (Germany), Celanese Corporation (US), Dow Chemical (US), Arkema (France), ARLANXEO (Netherlands), Asahi Kasei (Japan), OMNOVA Solutions (US), and Trinseo (US) are key players operating in the synthetic latex polymers market.
The global flat glass coatings market size is expected to reach 334.13 kilotons by 2022. In terms of value, the market is estimated to be USD 1,075.8 Million in 2017 and is likely to reach USD 2,789.6 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 20.99% from 2017 to 2022. Key players operating in the flat glass coatings markets include Arkema (France), FENZI (Italy), Ferro Corporation (US), Sherwin-Williams Company (US), Vitro Architectural Glass (Mexico), NIPPONPAINT (Japan), SunGuard (Guardian Glass) (US), Hesse (Germany), DIAMON-FUSION INTERNATIONAL (US), and Tribos Coatings (International) Ltd. (UK).
The global Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) composites market is projected to grow from USD 43.93 Billion in 2017 to USD 59.87 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. The GFRP composites market is growing due to the high demand for wind blades from the wind energy electrical & electronics, pipes & tanks, construction & infrastructure, and transportation industries. GFRP composites are preferred, as they can reduce the weight of the product and are stronger than metallic parts. The GFRP composites market witnessed strong growth in the past few years due to the growing use of GFRP composites in the US, Germany, China, Brazil, and Japan. Some of the key players in the GFRP composites market are Owen Corning (US), Jushi Group (China), Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), PPG Industries (US), Saint Gobain (France), and others. These players have adopted various organic and inorganic developmental strategies in the past 5 years to maintain their position in the global GFRP composites market.
The global polymer concrete market is estimated at USD 448.1 Million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 641.9 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.5% between 2017 and 2022. The market is witnessing growth due to the growing awareness regarding the use of polymers in concrete due to their high performance and multifunctionality. Increase in spending on repair & maintenance and growth in infrastructural activities in emerging economies are some of the factors driving the market for polymer concrete. Polymer concrete resin providers and polymer concrete fabricators, such as BASF (Germany), Sika (Switzerland), Mapei (Italy), Fosroc (UK), Dow Chemical (US), SAUEREISEN (US), Kwik Bond Polymers (US), Dudick (US), ErgonArmor (US), and Crown Polymers (US) are covered in the report.
The global structural core materials market was USD 1.40 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 2.32 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. The use of structural core materials is becoming crucial in the wind energy, aerospace, marine, transportation, construction, and other industries. Furthermore, structural core material manufacturers are signing supply agreements with various end-use industries to secure their position in the structural core materials market. Some of the leading manufacturers of structural core materials are Diab Group (Sweden), Hexcel Corporation (US), Schweiter Technologies (Switzerland), Euro Composites (Luxembourg), Gurit Holding (Switzerland), The Gill Corporation (US), Changzhou Tiansheng New Materials Co. Ltd. (China), Plascore Incorporated (US), Armacell International (Luxembourg), and Evonik Industries (Germany). These players adopted various organic and inorganic developmental strategies between 2013 and 2017.
The polycarbonate films market was USD 1.04 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 1.52 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. In this study, 2016 has been considered as the base year and the forecast period considered is between 2017 and 2022 for estimating the polycarbonate films market size. A few global players are operating in the polycarbonate films market. These companies are actively investing in various strategies, such as expansions, new product launches, and joint ventures to increase their market shares and strengthen their position in the polycarbonate films market. SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Covestro (Germany), Teijin Limited (Japan), 3M Company (US), Suzhou Omay Optical Materials (China), and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (Japan) are the leading players in the polycarbonate films market who have adopted various organic and inorganic strategies to ensure their growth in this market.
The opaque polymers market is estimated to be USD 1.70 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach 2.82 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2017 to 2022. This growth can be attributed to the rising demand for decorative and architectural paints in the construction industry. Asia Pacific and North America are key regions in the opaque polymers market. The Dow Chemical Company (US), Arkema (France), Ashland (US), Interpolymer Corporation (US), Organik Kimya (Turkey), Junneng Chemicals (China), Hankuck Latices (South Korea), Indulor Chemie (Germany), Visen Industries (India), En-Tech Polymer (South Korea), Croda International (UK), and Paras Enterprises (India) are leading players operating in the opaque polymers market.
The refinish paint market for automotive is projected to grow from USD 7.00 Billion in 2017 to USD 8.50 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2017 to 2022. Major factors driving the refinish paint market for automotive are the increasing demand for vehicles, collision rate, and the ability of car owners to repair their vehicle post-collision. Key players profiled in the refinish paint market for automotive report are Axalta (US), PPG Industries (US), BASF (Germany), Sherwin-Williams (US), Kansai Paint (Japan), Nippon Paint (Japan), KCC Corporation (Korea), and AkzoNobel (Netherlands)
The anaerobic adhesives market is projected to grow from USD 407.1 Million in 2016 to USD 564.1 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.60% during the forecast period. In this study, 2016 has been considered as the base year to estimate the size of the anaerobic adhesives market. The report provides the short-term forecast from 2017 to 2022. 3M Company (US), Henkel (Germany), H.B.Fuller (US), Illinois Tool Works (US), Three Bond International (Japan), and Delta Adhesives (UK) are the key players operating in the anaerobic adhesives market.
The honeycomb core materials market was valued at USD 1.87 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 3.21 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 9.5% between 2017 and 2022. The increasing demand for lightweight, high strength, and environment-friendly packaging solutions is driving the growth of the honeycomb core materials market across the globe. Key players operational in the honeycomb core materials market include Honicel (Netherlands), Euro-Composites (Luxembourg), Argosy International (US), Grigeo (Lithuania), Plascore (US), Tubus Baer GmbH (Germany), Corinth. (Netherlands), Axxion (Netherlands), and Hexcel Corporation (US).
The PTFE films market was valued at USD 420.6 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 542.6 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. In this study, 2015 has been considered as the historical year, 2016 as the base year, and 2017–2022 as the forecast period for estimating the market size of PTFE films. Key manufacturers of PTFE films include Saint-Gobain (France), 3M (US), Nitto Denko (Japan), Rogers Corporation (US), Guarniflon (Italy), Technetics Group (US), Chukoh Chemical Industries (Japan), Lenzing Plastics (Austria), DUNMORE Corporation (US), and Markel Corporation (US).
The impact resistant glass market is estimated to grow from USD 18.60 Billion in 2016 to USD 29.18 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2016 and the market size is projected between 2017 and 2022. The increase in the use of impact resistant glass in the construction & infrastructural and automotive end-use industries is expected to drive the market in the coming years. Some of the key global players operating in the impact resistant glass market are Asahi Glass (Japan), Saint-Gobain (France), Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), Guardian Industries (US), and Taiwan Glass (Taiwan). These players have adopted various organic and inorganic strategies in the past five years to achieve growth in the impact resistant glass market.
The global fluorosilicone market was USD 153.5 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 241.5 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.8%, in terms of value, during the forecast period. The market is witnessing high growth because of the increasing use of fluorosilicones in the automotive, aerospace, OEM, and oil & gas industries, and the growing demand from APAC and North America. The fluorosilicone market is dominated by leading silicone manufacturing companies such as Dow Corning (US), Shin-Etsu (Japan), Elkem Group (France), Wacker Chemie (Germany), and Momentive (US). These companies are keen on expanding their existing business by introducing new products in the market.
The glass substrate market was valued at USD 1.42 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 1.97 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.7% between 2017 and 2022. The base year considered for the study is 2016 and the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022. Key companies profiled in the glass substrate market research report are AGC (Japan), SCHOTT (Germany), Corning Inc. (US), Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), Plan Optik (Germany), HOYA Corporation (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), OHARA Inc. (Japan), IRICO Group New Energy Company Limited (China), and The Tunghsu Group (China).
The global vinyl ester market is projected to grow from USD 810.6 Million in 2017 to USD 1,080.0 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2017 to 2022. Key players operating in the vinyl ester market include Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (US), Interplastic Corporation (US), Reinchhold LLC 2 (US), Sino Polymer Co., Ltd. (China), Swancor Holding Company Limited (Taiwan), AOC, LLC (US), Showa Denko K.K. (Germany), and Polynt (Germany), among others. These companies focus on investing in the capacity expansion of plants to achieve growth in the vinyl ester market.
The encapsulants market is estimated to be USD 1.26 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1.64 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2017 to 2022 The increasing complexity & functionality of electronics devices and the trend of miniaturization in devices are among the major reasons for the growing importance of encapsulants in the semiconductor & electronics industry. Key companies profiled in this research report on the encapsulants market include Dow Corning (US), Henkel (Germany), LORD Corporation (US), Shin-Etsu Chemicals (Japan), and H.B. Fuller (US).
The flexible epoxy resin (FER) market was estimated at USD 540.1 Million in 2016 and projected to reach USD 764.0 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period. In this study, 2016 has been considered as the base year, while the forecast period has been considered from 2017 to 2022. Some of the key players in the FER market are Olin Corporation (U.S.), Hexion (U.S.), Kukdo Chemical (South Korea), Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand), Huntsman Corporation (U.S.), and DIC Corporation (Japan). New product launches was the major growth strategy adopted by the market players between 2013 and 2017 to cater to the demand for FER in the emerging economies.
The global market size of high temperature thermoplastics (HTTs) was USD 13.28 Billion in 2016 and is estimated to reach USD 21.70 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.57% during the forecast period. The HTTs market is driven by the increasing use of fluoropolymers and aromatic ketone polymers due to its superior thermal conductivity property. Some of the key players in the HTTs market are BASF (Germany), Celanese Corporation (US), Solvay (Belgium), Arkema (France), Evonik Industries (Germany), DowDuPont (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Victrex (UK), Royal DSM (Netherlands), and Toray (Japan).
The geogrid market was valued at USD 650.6 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 1099.2 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing infrastructural activities in the emerging economies. In addition, increased cost reduction in road construction and maintenance is a key factor driving the geogrid market. The base year considered for the study is 2016 and the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022. Tensar (U.S.), Tencate (Netherlands), Maccaferri (Italy), Huesker (Germany), Naue (Germany), Pietrucha (Poland), TMP Geosynthetics (China), Wrekin Products (U.K.), Thrace (Greece), Carthage Mills (U.S.), and Bostd Geosynthetics Qingdao (China) are the key players operating in the geogrid market.
The market size of elastomer coated fabrics is estimated to reach USD 9.67 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 11.85 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.16% from 2017 to 2022. The global elastomer coated fabrics market is driven by increased demand from end-use applications in such as transportation, protective clothing, industrial, furniture & seating, and roofing, awnings & canopies, and others. Key players operating in the elastomer coated fabrics market include OMNOVA Solutions (US), Trelleborg (Sweden), Saint-Gobain (France), Takata (Japan), Continental AG (Germany), Serge Ferrari (France), Sioen Industries (Belgium), Spradling International (US), Low & Bonar (London), Seaman Corporation (US), and SRF Limited (India).
The hydrogel market was valued at USD 10.87 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 15.33 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.04% from 2017 to 2022. The base year considered for the study is 2016 and the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022. Key players operating in the hydrogel market include Johnson & Johnson (US), Cardinal Health (US), the 3M Company (US), Coloplast (Denmark), B. Braun Melsungen (Germany), Smith & Nephew (UK), Derma Sciences (US), Royal DSM (Netherlands), Dow Corning Corporation (US), Paul Hartmann (Germany), Momentive Performance Materials (US), Ocular Therapeutix (US), ConvaTec (UK), Ashland (US), Evonik Industries (Germany), Cosmo Bio USA (US), MPM Medical (US), Molnlycke Health Care (Sweden), Hollister (US), Medline Industries (US), Gentell (US), and Alliqua BioMedical (US). These players have adopted various growth strategies to expand their global presence and increase their market share. Mergers & acquisitions, expansions, and new product launches are some of the major strategies adopted by key players operating in the hydrogel market.
The geotextile market is expected to be valued at USD 5.76 Billion in 2017 and is likely to reach USD 9.35 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2017 to 2022. Growing consumption of bio-based geotextiles and rising investments in nonwoven geotextile are some of the key opportunities for the geotextile industry. Some of the leading players operating in the geotextile market include Koninklijke TenCate (Netherlands), Low & Bonar (UK), Fibertex Nonwovens (Denmark), Thrace Group (Greece), Huesker (Germany), Berry Global (US), DuPont (US), Strata Systems (US), Leggett & Platt (US), Officine Maccaferri (Italy), GSE Environmental (US), Kaytech (South Africa), Mattex (Saudi Arabia), NAUE (Germany), Propex Operating Company (US), Carthage Mills (US), and Asahi Kasei Advance Corporation (Japan), among others.
The cast polymers market was valued at USD 9.08 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 11.97 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2017 to 2022. Among end users, the non-residential segment is projected to lead the cast polymers market during the forecast period, in terms of value. Based on type, the solid surface segment is projected to lead the cast polymers market between 2017 and 2022, in terms of value. The key players operating in the cast polymers market are Breton S.p.A. (Italy), Cosentino S.A. (Spain), Bradley Corporation (US), Caesarstone Ltd. (Israel), Oppein Home Group Inc. (China), The R.J. Marshall Company (US), BLANCO (Germany), Huber Engineered Materials (US), AGCO, Inc. (US), DuPont (US), Compac (Spain), and Kingkonree International Surface Industrial Co., Ltd. (China), among others.
The flat glass market is estimated to grow from USD 92.90 Billion in 2016 to USD 142.05 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.30% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2016 and the market size is projected between 2017 and 2022. Some of the key global players operating in the flat glass market are Asahi Glass (Japan), Saint-Gobain (France), Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), Guardian Industries (U.S.), and Taiwan Glass (Taiwan). These players have adopted various organic and inorganic strategies in the past five years to achieve growth in the flat glass market.
The smart polymers market was USD 634.2 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 2,071.1 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 21.9% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2016, while the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022. The key companies profiled in the smart polymers market research report are BASF (Germany), Lubrizol (US), Dow Chemical (US), Evonik (Germany), Advanced Polymer Materials (Canada), Spintech (US), Merck Group (Germany), Akina (US), SMP Technologies (Japan), Reactive Surfaces (US) and NEI Corporation (US).
The advanced composites market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 22.91 Billion in 2017 to USD 38.41 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 10.89% between 2017 and 2022. The growth of the advanced composites market can be attributed to increased use of advanced composites in the aerospace & defense, sporting goods, and transportation industries, as these offer a high strength-to-weight ratio and increased heat resistance. Some of the leading manufacturers of composites include Owen Corning, Solvay SGL Group, Hexcel Corporation, Koninklijke Ten Cate bv, Teijin Limited, Toray Industries, Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Jushi Group, and Gurit, among others. These players have adopted various organic and inorganic strategies to strengthen their foothold in the advanced composites market.
The elastomeric membrane market was valued at USD 27.82 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 41.10 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. The key players operating in the elastomeric membrane market are BASF, Sika, Carlisle Companies Inc., SOPREMA, Kemper System, Saint-Gobain, Firestone Building Products Company, Johns Manville, GCP Applied Technologies Inc., and Standard Industries Inc. These companies undertake dynamic business strategies that lead to propelling the growth of the elastomeric membrane market. However the market is restrained due to fluctuating raw material prices.
The protective films market was valued at USD 12.20 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 17.57 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.23% during the forecast period. There are a few global players operating in the protective films market. These companies are actively investing in various strategies, such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures to increase their market shares to further strengthen their positions in the protective films market. Nitto Denko Corporation (Japan), Saint-Gobain (France), 3M (US), Chargeurs (France), DuPont (US), Arkema (France), Avery Dennison (US), Polifilm Group (Germany), and Hitachi Chemical (Japan) are the leading players in the protective films market who have adopted these strategies to ensure their growth in this market.
The global fall protection market is estimated to be USD 1.82 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.69 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.1 % from 2017 to 2022. 3M Company (US), Honeywell International Inc. (US), MSA Safety Inc. (US), Werner Co. (US), GF Protection Inc. (US), SKYLOTEC GmbH (Germany), W.W. Grainger, Inc. (US), Total Access (UK) Ltd. (UK), Kee Safety, Inc. (UK), and FallTech (US) are some of the leading players in the global fall protection market.
The waterborne epoxy resin market is estimated to be USD 2.79 Billion in 2017 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period between 2017 and 2021. The market is segmented on the basis of type, application, end-use industry, and region. Hexion Inc. (US), Allnex GmbH (Germany), Huntsman Corporation (US), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Olin Corporation (US), Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. (Thailand), Reichhold LLC (U.S.), Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), ADEKA Corporation (Japan), DIC Corporation (Japan), Spolchemie A.S. (Czech Republic), Resoltech (France), LEUNA-Harze GmbH (Germany), Helios Resins (Slovenia), and Kumho P&B Chemicals Inc. (South Korea) are the players operating in the waterborne epoxy resin market.
The global performance elastomers market is estimated to grow from USD 11.69 Billion in 2017 to USD 16.75 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2017 to 2022. Major players in the global performance elastomers market are E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Arlanxeo (Netherlands), Zeon Chemicals L.P. (U.S.), Solvay S.A. (Belgium), Dow Corning Corporation (U.S.), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (U.S.), 3M Company (U.S.), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Daikin Industries Ltd. (Japan), and The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.).
The market for resin capsules is projected to grow from USD 972.8 Million in 2016 to USD 1,256.2 Million by 2022, with a CAGR of 4.46%, from 2017 to 2022. The global market for resin capsules is dominated by the presence of large players such as Sika AG (Switzerland), Orica Limited (Australia), Barnes Group Inc. (U.S.), DYWIDAG-Systems International (Germany), Rawlplug (Poland), Bohle AG (Germany), Sormat OY (Finland), Fischer Holding GmbH & CO. (Germany), Arkema SA (France), and Hexion Inc. (U.S.).
The global protective gloves market is estimated to be USD 8.69 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 11.26 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.4 % from 2017 to 2022. Ansell Limited (US), Top Glove Corporation Berhad (Malaysia), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Supermax Corporation Berhad (Malaysia), 3M Company (US), Hartalega Holdings Berhad (Malaysia), W.W. Grainger, Inc. (US), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (US), and Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (US) are some of the leading players in the global protective gloves market.
The market size of medical grade silicone, in terms of value, is expected to reach USD 1.60 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.1%, between 2017 and 2022. High-growth application areas such as prosthetics & orthopedic and rapid growth of the global healthcare industry are the key factors driving the growth of the medical grade silicone market. Major players such as Dow Corning (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Momentive (US), Bluestar Silicones (France), 3M Company (US) have adopted development strategies such as expansions, agreements & collaborations, and new product development to achieve growth in the medical grade silicone market.
The high performance composites market was valued at USD 23.50 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 33.33 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2017 to 2022. Key companies profiled in this research report on the high performance composites market include Toray Industries Inc. (Japan), Hexcel Corporation (US), Solvay S.A. (Belgium), SGL Group-The Carbon Company (Germany), Koninklijke TenCate NV (Netherlands), TPI Composites (US), Owens Corning Corporation (US), Teijin Limited (Japan), and BASF SE (Germany).
The global fiberglass fabric market was USD 8.74 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 13.48 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.62% between 2017 and 2022. Key players operational in the fiberglass fabric market are Owens Corning (US), Saertex Gmbh & Co. KG. (Germany), Porcher Industries (France), Chomarat Textile Industries (France), and Jushi Group Co., Ltd. (China), among others.