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The seamless pipes market is estimated to be USD 183.79 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 237.11 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period from 2017 to 2022. Some of the key players in the seamless pipes market include Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (Japan), ArcelorMittal SA (Luxembourg), JFE Steel Corporation (Japan), Tenaris S.A. (Luxembourg), Vallourec AG (France), IPP Europe Ltd. (UK) Zaffertec S.L. (Spain), Cimco Europe (Italy), Wheatland Tube Company (US), Techint Group SpA (Italy), ISMT Ltd. (India), ALCO SAS (Colombia), Shalco Industries Pvt. Ltd. (India), UMW Group (Malaysia), United Seamless Tubulaar Pvt. Ltd. (India), Jindal Saw Ltd. (India), Tianjin Pipe (Group) Corporation (China), PAO TMK (Russia), Sandvik AB (Sweden), United States Steel Corporation (US), Schulz USA (US), ChelPipe (Russia), EVRAZ Plc (UK), Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes GmbH (Germany), and Tubos Reunidos, S.A. (Spain).
The purging compound market is projected to reach USD 586.3 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2017 to 2022. Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), Chem-Trend (China), Purgex (U.S.), Dyna-Purge (U.S.), 3M Company (U.S.), Clariant AG (Switzerland), VELOX GmbH (Germany), E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Japan), Daicel Corporation (Japan), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), CALSAK Corporation (U.S.), Reedy Chemical Foam & Specialty Additives (U.S.), Magna Purge (U.S.), and RapidPurge (U.S.) are some of the key players in the global purging compound market.
The transparent ceramics market was valued at USD 219.2 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 698.1 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 21.3% between 2017 and 2022. Key players operational in the transparent ceramics market include CoorsTek Inc. (U.S.), Surmet Corporation (U.S.), Schott AG (Germany), and II-VI Optical Systems (U.S.), CILAS (France), Brightcrystals Technology Inc. (China), and CeramTec-ETEC GmbH (Germany), among others.
The flexible pipe market is projected to reach USD 1,111.3 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.0% between 2017 and 2022. Key players operating in the flexible pipe market are National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (U.S.), Technip Inc. (France), Prysmian Group (Italy), GE Oil & Gas Corporation (U.K.), Shawcor Ltd. (Canada), Pipelife Nederland B.V. (Netherlands), Airborne Oil & Gas B.V. (Netherlands), Magma Global Ltd. (U.K.), ContiTech AG (Germany), and FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies, Inc. (U.S.).
In terms of value, the composite coatings market was USD 840.0 Million in 2016, and is projected to reach USD 1,306.8 Million by 2022 at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2017 to 2022. Composite coatings are increasingly crucial in the aerospace & defense, transportation, industrial, and oil & gas industries due to their superior properties which provide anti-corrosion, self-lubrication, UV protection, chemical resistance, thermal protection, and so on. Some of the key leading global players in the composite coatings market are, PPG Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Axalta (U.S.), Mader Group (France), A.W. Chesterton Company (U.S.), K C Jones Plating Company (U.S.), Om Sangyo Co. Ltd. (Japan), Endura Coatings (U.S.), Twin City Plating (U.S.), Aztron Technologies, LLC (U.S.), Nickel Composite Coating Inc. (U.S.), and Surteckariya Co. Ltd. (Japan), among others.
The global microspheres market size was USD 3.98 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 6.68 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 9.02% between 2017 and 2022. The superior structural properties of microspheres, development & modernization, and increasing demand from current and emerging applications are expected to drive the demand for microspheres globally. Currently, various market players such as 3M (U.S.), Potters Industries LLC (U.S.), AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands), Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Company (Japan), Trelleborg AB (Sweden), Luminex Corporation (U.S.), Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (U.S.), Chase Corporation (U.S.), Sigmund Lindner GmbH (Germany), and Mo-Sci Corporation (U.S.) dominate the global microspheres market.
MarketsandMarkets projects that the market for chromatography resin in drug discovery will grow from USD 290.7 Million in 2017 to USD 401.1 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.65% from 2017 to 2022. The growth of this market is expected to be driven by the rising demand from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology verticals. Companies such as General Electric Company (U.S.), Merck KGaA (Germany), Pall Corporation (U.S.), Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. (U.S.), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.), and Tosoh Corporation (Japan) were the key players who adopted these strategies to increase their customer base and widen their product portfolio.
The automotive films market was valued at USD 4.65 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 6.30 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2017 to 2022. Some of the key players in the automotive films market are 3M Company (U.S.), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Avery Dennison Corporation (U.S.), Lintec Corporation (Japan), and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (France). New product development was the major growth strategy adopted by market players between 2012 and 2017 to meet the demand for automotive films in emerging economies.
The rigid foam market is projected to grow from USD 67.21 Billion in 2016 to USD 99.78 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the market is driven by the increasing use of rigid foam in the building & construction, appliances for insulation and energy saving, and in the automobile industry for weight reduction. These foams are also being increasingly used in the packaging end-use industry, owing to their light weight and durability.
The duplex stainless steel market was valued at USD 2.70 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 3.40 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.7% between 2016 and 2021. Increasing demand for duplex stainless steel from various end-use industries, such as oil & gas, chemical, desalination, pulp & paper, construction, and energy is expected to drive the demand for duplex stainless steel during the forecast period.
The heat resistant polymers market is estimated at USD 12.03 Billion in 2016, and is projected to reach USD 16.67 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2016 to 2021. The market for heat resistant polymers is projected to grow with the increasing demand for lightweight and high temperature plastics in the global transportation industry.
The FRP grating market is projected to reach USD 574.2 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.24% from 2016 to 2021. FRP grating are being used in various industries, owing to their properties, such as corrosion resistance, high strength, impact resistance, and light weight. These properties make them suitable for use in water management, the industrial sector, cooling towers, and the marine industry, among others.
The flexible insulation market is projected to reach USD 10.84 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.54% from 2016 to 2021.The global flexible insulation market is expected to be driven by the growing demand from end-use industries such as building & construction, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) and the transportation sector. Flexible insulations are those insulations which can be applied successfully or flexibly in those applications wherein other materials cannot be used. Flexible insulations are used to save energy, maintain process temperatures, provide fire & sound protection, and prevent condensation.
The silk market is projected to reach USD 16.94 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2016 to 2021. Silk is witnessing increase in demand in the Asia-Pacific region, mainly in China. Asia-Pacific is the largest producer of raw silk with easy availability of raw materials in the region. Silk finds application majorly in the textile industry. Increasing demand for silk from the textile industry has promoted the usage of silk. Furthermore, technological advancements in the sericulture industry are expected to drive the silk market.
The global decorative laminates market is estimated to reach USD 7.97 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2016 to 2021. The decorative laminates market has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Decorative laminates, due to their excellent properties, such as water resistance, huge variety, durability, microbe-resistant, and ease of maintenance are used in a wide range of applications such as cabinets, furniture, countertops, and wall panels.
The global cenospheres market was valued at USD 346.8 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 689.2 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 12.16% from 2017 to 2022. The growing demand from the oil & gas, construction, and refractory end-use industries and superior structural properties are key factors expected to drive the global cenospheres market.
The isoprene market was valued at USD 1.93 Billion in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 2.96 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2016 to 2021. Isoprene is used in several end-use industries, such as tires, non-tires, adhesives, and other industries. The increasing usage of synthetic rubber in these industries is expected to drive the isoprene market.
In terms of value, the fiberglass pipes market was valued at USD 3.04 Billion in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 4.11 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.22% from 2016 to 2021. Fiberglass pipes are becoming crucial in chemicals, oil & gas, and sewage applications due to the superior properties, low maintenance, and long product life.
The packaging foams market was valued at USD 12.81 Billion in 2017, and is projected to reach USD 17.21 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.09% from 2017 to 2022. This report aims to estimate the market size and future growth potential of the packaging foams market across different segments, such as structure type, material type, service type, and region. Factors influencing the market growth such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges, along with competitive landscape of the market are presented in this report. In this study, 2016 has been considered as the base year and 2022 is considered as the projected year.
The epoxy composite market was valued at USD 21.60 Billion in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 33.06 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.34% between 2016 and 2021. The use of epoxy composite is becoming crucial in industries, such as wind energy, aerospace & defense, automotive & transportation, sporting goods, pipe & tank, electrical & electronics, marine, and others, due to its properties, including lightweight, low maintenance, durability, and high tensile strength and flexibility.
The report concentrates on the utilization of various FRP materials used in the manufacturing of bridges. In terms of value, the FRP bridge market was valued at USD 50.1 Million in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 72.5 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.40% between 2016 and 2021. FRP bridges have increasingly gained acceptance from civil engineers across the globe due to the several useful properties offered by them, such as high corrosion resistance against de-icing salt, high strength to weight ratio, and increased shelf-life of the bridges.
The foam insulation market size was USD 17.58 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 22.39 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.95% from 2016 to 2021. In this study, 2015 has been considered as the base year, and 2016–2021 the forecast period to estimate the market size for foam insulation.
The high speed steels market is projected to grow from USD 2.13 Billion in 2016 to USD 2.77 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2016 and 2021. Increasing demand for machinery made of high speed steels from various end-use industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and plastic, among others, is expected to drive the demand for high speed steels, thereby fueling the growth of the high speed steels market during the forecast period.
The global conductive textiles market was valued at USD 1.02 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 2.11 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 15.6% from 2016 to 2012. The development of conductive fabrics using graphene inks and the increasing usage of conductive textiles in wearable fitness and medical devices are providing lucrative growth opportunities to manufacturers of conductive textiles.
The composite doors and composite windows market is estimated to reach USD 1,171.4 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.33% from 2016 to 2021. The increasing use of composite doors and composite windows in industrial and commercial applications is expected to drive the growth of the composite doors market. The base year considered for the study is 2015, and the market size is projected between 2016 and 2021.
In terms of value, the wind turbine composite market was valued at USD 7.15 Billion in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 12.17 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 9.28% between 2016 and 2021. Wind turbine composites are utilized in the manufacturing of wind turbine parts such as blades and nacelles, among others. The use of composites helps in the development of lightweight components with superior properties, in addition to other benefits such as low maintenance and long product life.
In terms of value, the composite bearings market was valued at USD 3.21 Billion, in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 5.04 Billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 7.88% from 2016 to 2021. Composite bearings are becoming crucial in aerospace, automotive and construction & mining applications due to the light weight & superior properties, low maintenance and long product life.
The global Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) market is projected to reach USD 664.3 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2016 to 2021. The growth of this market can be attributed to the growing demand from the end user industries in the developed economies, including the U.S. and the European countries, coupled with the increasing investments in the electrical & electronics and transportation (aerospace and automotive) industries in emerging economies including China, South Korea, India, and Brazil,.
The global polyamide market was valued at USD 25.14 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 30.76 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2016 to 2021. The growth in the polyamide market is driven by the polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 segments due to their usage in a wide range of products across several industries. The market for both the above-mentioned segments is projected to witness significant growth in Asia-Pacific, owing to the increased consumption in consumer goods, electronics, and other verticals in the region. The applications of polyamide in the automotive sector have increased significantly.
The high performance fiber market is projected to grow from USD 10.73 Billion in 2016 to USD 16.46 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 8.9% between 2016 and 2021. Factors such as increasing demand for high performance fibers in the defense sector and growing need for fuel-efficient and lightweight materials with superior strength for use in various applications, such as textile and automotive, among others are expected to fuel the growth of the high performance fiber market during the forecast period, 2016 to 2021.
The global top 10 plastics market was valued at USD 413.19 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 586.24 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.84% from 2016 to 2021. The market size was 252.9 Million tons in 2015 and is projected to reach 332.4 Million tons by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.68% from 2016 to 2021. In this study, 2015 has been considered as the base year and 2021 the projected year, with the forecast period from 2016 to 2021.
The market for top 10 high growth composite materials is estimated to grow from USD 69.50 Billion in 2015 to USD 105.26 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.04% during the forecast period. The top 10 composite materials market is expected to witness growth, due to high demand from the wind energy & other emerging application industries, such as electrical & electronics and transportation, as the use of composites leads to reduced overall weight and increased component strength.
The transparent conductive films market is projected to reach USD 8.46 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2016 to 2026. Factors driving the growth of the transparent conductive films market is the rising demand for high conductivity, low resistance, and high transparency of touch screens. Strong demand and advancement of communication technology will lead to higher consumption of smartphones and other communication devices, thereby increasing the demand for transparent conductive films.
The global market size of elastomers is estimated to reach USD 92.36 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2016 to 2021, in terms of value. The base year considered for the study is 2015, while the forecast period is between 2016 and 2021. The elastomers market is driven by the increasing demand from the automotive industry and advancement in the Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) processing.
The automotive aluminum market is projected to grow from USD 47.91 Billion in 2016 to USD 111.80 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2016 to 2026. Increased demand for lightweight and efficient materials from the automotive industry is fueling the demand for automotive aluminum as it not only reduces weight of automobile components, but also of the complete body of automobiles by up to 50%.
The extruded plastics market is projected to grow from USD 184.34 Billion in 2016 to USD 291.74 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.7% between 2016 and 2026. The growing demand for extrudates from the construction industry is expected to drive the extruded plastics market. Increasing demand from Asia-Pacific region from end-use industries such as packaging is also expected to fuel the demand for extruded plastics.
The global modified bitumen market was valued at USD 13.22 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 19.29 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2016 to 2021. In this study, 2015 has been considered as the base year, and 2016–2021 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for modified bitumen.
The global concrete fiber market, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 3.09 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 8.2%, from 2016 to 2021. Increasing demand of synthetic concrete fiber across various end-use industries such as transport infrastructure, building & construction, and mining & tunnel is driving the global concrete fiber market.
The global polypropylene foams market is projected to reach USD 1.27 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.78% from 2016 to 2021. The growing demand for light weight automotives is leading to an increase in the demand in the polypropylene foams market. Rising demand from end-use industries in the developed and emerging countries has triggered the growth of the polypropylene foams market.
The global polyurethane market is projected to reach USD 56.76 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2016 to 2021. The growing urbanization and improvements in living standards of populations, and increase in the usage of polyurethane in the construction industry, its strong adherence ability, its exceptional mechanical & insulating properties, and chemical & heat resistance are driving the market for polyurethane. The use of PU in the footwear industry in the last few years has made it a worthy replacement to materials such as, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) because of the ease of processing and designing.
The rubber bonded abrasives market is projected to reach USD 1.47 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2016 to 2026. The market is driven by increased demand for rubber bonded abrasives for auto ancillaries, aerospace, construction, cleaning & maintenance, medical, food packaging, and heavy industries.
The composite repairs market was valued at USD 9.44 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 21.97 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 8.0% between 2016 and 2026. Increasing composite contents in new generation commercial aircraft such as Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 and significant addition to wind energy capacity in the past 10–15 years in countries such as China, the U.S., India, Germany, and Spain are expected to drive the composite repairs market in the future. Composite components are costlier to replace. Thus, repair is the most viable and cost-effective option.
The global silicone gel market is projected to reach USD 1.96 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period of 2016 to 2026. The high growth of electrical & electronics industry globally and the increasing demand of silicone gel for various new applications from the end-use industries is driving the market and is resulting in increasing number of new product launches and expansions.
The CFRTP market was valued at USD 680.0 Million in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 1,690.3 Million by 2026, at a CAGR of 8.66% between 2016 and 2026. CFRTP is widely utilized for varied applications such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer durables, owing to its superior properties, low maintenance, and long product life.
The automotive fabrics market size was USD 28.81 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 34.35 Billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 3.3% between 2016 and 2021. In this study, 2015 has been considered as the base year, and 2016–2021 as the forecast period for estimating market size of automotive fabrics.
The market size of high performance plastics is estimated to grow from USD 14.49 Billion in 2016 to USD 35.27 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2016 to 2026. The market is driven by the increased usage of high performance plastics materials instead of conventional materials in high temperature applications.
The global Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) market, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 3.82 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 8.3%, from 2016 to 2026. High-growth in the electrical & electronics and medical applications, and rapid growth in the demand for medical grade LSRs are the key factors driving the global LSR market.
The engineered foam market is estimated at USD 57.30 Billion in 2016, and is expected to reach USD 122.30 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2016 to 2026. Major growth drivers for the market include increased expenditure in space research activities and growth in the airline industry of emerging regions, such Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. High transition along with shorter product life cycles in end-use industries is another factor expected to drive the engineered foam market.
The global roofing market is projected to reach USD 270.40 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2016 to 2026. The growth of the global roofing market is mainly driven by increasing demand for roofing materials from residential, commercial, and non-residential sectors in the emerging economies. In addition, ongoing repairing and remodeling works in developed countries are also propelling the growth of the global roofing market.
The composites testing market was valued at USD 1.47 Billion in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 3.06 Billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 6.95%. The use of composites is becoming crucial in the interior and exterior structural applications of aircraft and transport vehicles due their high strength, and superior performance. These composites have to comply with the stringent composites testing standards and manufacturers’ proprietary testing standards to ensure safety and durability.