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The formulation additives market is estimated at USD 20.62 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 27.86 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for formulation additives in the construction and transportation industries. In addition, the rising demand for formulation additives due to increasing furniture & flooring and oil & gas manufacturing in emerging economies is another significant factor contributing to the growth of the formulation additives market. Major players, such as BASF (Germany), Eastman (US), Evonik (Germany), BYK Additives (Germany), Dow (US), Cabot (US), Allnex (Germany), Münzing (Germany), Arkema (France), Honeywell (US), and Momentive (US) have adopted growth strategies such as expansions and acquisitions to strengthen their foothold in the formulation additives 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).
Silicone Adhesives Market size was USD 2.06 Billion in 2016 and is estimated to reach USD 2.95 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.24% between 2017 and 2022. Continuous development strategies adopted by major players, including new product launches, investments & expansions, mergers & acquisitions, and partnerships, to expand their global presence and increase their market shares are expected to drive the silicone adhesives market. 3M Company (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Dow Corning Corporation (US), and Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (US) are some of the major players in silicone adhesives market.
The Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) market is projected to grow from USD 48.14 Billion in 2018 to USD 61.78 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. Purified terephthalic acid is used to manufacture polyester resins, such as polyester fiber & yarn, PET, and polyester films. It is also used to manufacture various chemical intermediates, such as liquid crystal polymers, cyclohexane dimethanol, and polytrimethylene terephthalate. Key players operating in the purified terephthalic acid market include Reliance Industries Limited (India), Sinopec Corporation (China), British Petroleum (UK), Indorama Ventures Public Company (Thailand), and SABIC (Saudi Arabia).
The HTPB market size is estimated to be USD 131.9 Million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 215.7 Million by 2022, registering a CAGR of 10.3% between 2017 and 2022. The growing demand for missiles and rockets requiring technologically efficient HTPB-based rocket fuel and rising investment in space technologies are major drivers of the global HTPB market during the forecast period.Major players in the HTPB market are TOTAL Cray Valley (France), Evonik Industries (Germany), Idemitsu Kosan (Japan), CRS Chemicals (US), Emerald Performance Materials (US), ISLAND PYROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES CORP (US), Monomer-Polymer & DAJAC Labs (US), Zibo Qilong Chemical Industry (China), and Aerocon Systems Co. (US). MACH I, (US), Polymer Source (Canada), and RCS Rocket Motor Components (US) are major distributors of HTPB globally.
The medical membranes market is projected to grow from USD 2.13 Billion in 2017 to USD 3.31 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period. Medical membranes are increasingly used in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. In the medical sector, the choice of membranes depends on various factors that include environments of the proposed application, degree of sterility required, chemical compatibility, biocompatibility, and the degree of hydrophobicity.Pall Corporation (US), Asahi Kasei (Japan), 3M (US), Sartorius (Germany), and Merck Millipore (US) are key companies operating in the medical membranes market. Other major manufacturers of medical membranes include GE Healthcare (US), Koch Membrane Systems (US), and W. L. Gore & Associates (US).
The global water clarifiers market is estimated to reach USD 7.43 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.6% from USD 5.39 Billion in 2017. The water clarifiers market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, owing to stringent regulations related to environment and water treatment. Increasing population and industrialization, coupled with declining freshwater resources has compelled governments of several countries to implement water treatment regulations, which, in turn, are driving the consumption of water clarifiers around the world. Major players in the global water clarifiers market are SNF Floerger (France), Kemira OYJ (Finland), BASF SE (Germany), Ecolab Inc. (US), Solenis LLC (US), Buckman Laboratories, Inc. (US), Feralco AB (Sweden), Suez S.A. (France), Ixom Operations Pty Ltd. (Australia), and Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Japan).
The anionic surfactants market was estimated at USD 16.36 Billion and is projected to reach USD 20.10 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2017 to 2022. The market is expected to witness high growth in several growing economies of Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa owing to the increasing spending power, growth in the infrastructure industry, and growth in the manufacture of detergents and cosmetics. Increasing population and rising consumption of personal care products are also contributing significantly to the growth of the anionic surfactants market in Asia Pacific. The global anionic surfactants market has a large number of market players; however, the market is led by some major players, such as AkzoNobel (Netherlands), BASF (Germany), Clariant (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), Evonik (Germany), Croda International (US), Stepan Company (US), Huntsman (US), Kao Corporation (Japan), and Galaxy Surfactants (India), 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 market size of hydrophobic coatings is estimated to grow from 10,022.5 Tons in 2017 to 13,099.0 Tons by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.5%. Growing demand from end-use industries and superior properties of hydrophobic coatings are driving the market. The growth of the market majorly depends on the growth of end-use industries such as automotive, building & construction, marine, aerospace, medical, and electronics. The leading players in the hydrophobic coatings market are Drywired (US), BASF SE (Germany), PPG Industries (US), The 3M Company (US), NeverWet (US), and NEI Corporation (US).
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 medical elastomers market is projected to grow from USD 5.51 Billion in 2017 to USD 7.92 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the market is attributed to the rising demand for medical devices across the globe. Increased awareness among governments to provide high-quality healthcare infrastructure is expected to drive the demand for medical devices, which will, in turn, lead to the growth of the medical elastomers market across the globe. Also, technological advancement in the thermoplastic elastomer processing industry has made these elastomers an ideal choice for medical device manufacturing, leading to an increase in demand for thermoplastic medical elastomers in medical devices.
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 sodium silicate market size was estimated to be USD 8.91 Billion in 2017 and projected to reach USD 11.03 Billion by 2022, registering a CAGR of 4.4% between 2017 and 2022. The growing demand for detergents globally and rising demand for precipitated silica from the rubber & tire industry are expected to be the major drivers for the global sodium silicate market during the forecast period. The key companies profiled in the sodium silicate market research report are PQ Corporation (US), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (US), Tokuyama Corporation (Japan), Nippon Chemical Industrial (Japan), BASF (Germany), Kiran Global Chem Limited (India), Sinchem Silica Gel (China), Shijiazhuang Shuanglian Chemical Industry (China), IQE Group (Spain), and CIECH (Poland).
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 magnesium alloys market is estimated at USD 1.30 Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 2.37 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period. The growth of the market can be attributed to the high demand for magnesium alloys from the automotive & transportation, electronics, aerospace & defense, medical, and power tools industries. The market has witnessed significant growth over the last few years, due to the increased demand for magnesium alloys for lightweight automotive parts. Some of the key players operating in the magnesium alloys market include Magnesium Elektron (UK), Nanjing Yunhai Special Metals Co. Ltd. (China), Ka Shui International Holdings Ltd. (China), US Magnesium (US), Meridian Lightweight Technologies (US), Shanghai Regal Magnesium Ltd. Co. (China), and Magontec (Australia). These players have adopted various organic and inorganic strategies over the last five years to achieve growth in the magnesium alloys market.
The increasing use of eco-friendly adhesives in end-use industries is one of the most significant factors projected to drive the growth of the emulsion adhesives market. This market is estimated to be USD 12.98 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 17.28 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2017 and 2022. Emerging countries such as India, Brazil, Turkey, and Colombia are witnessing a rise in commercial and residential construction activities, which, in turn, is contributing to the growth of the emulsion adhesives market. Key companies operating in the emulsion adhesives market include Arkema (Bostik), H.B. Fuller (US), Henkel (Germany), Ashland (US), Wacker Chemie (Germany) and 3M (US).
The friction modifiers market is projected to grow from USD 843.0 Million in 2017 to USD 1,004.3 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period. The increase in the overall transportation industry has resulted in the rise in the use of lubricants across the globe, thereby widening the scope of the friction modifiers market. In addition, the increasing demand for friction modifiers from emerging economies such as India and South Korea is expected to fuel the growth of the friction modifiers market across the globe. Stringent environmental regulations also provide huge growth opportunities for friction modifiers market. Friction modifiers are also termed as antifriction additives. Key players operating in the friction modifiers market include Lubrizol (US), Afton (US), Infineum (UK), Chevron Oronite (US), Croda (UK), Chemtura (Germany), BASF (Germany), Kings Industries (US), BRB International (Netherlands), and Vanderbilt Chemicals (US).
The increasing demand for diamond coatings in various end-use industries is driving the market growth. In terms of value, the global diamond coatings market is estimated to be USD 1.76 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.56 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2017 and 2022. Europe accounts for a major share of the overall diamond coatings market; major factor driving the growth of the Europe diamond coatings market is its developed economy where there is a high demand for diamond coated tools and equipment. APAC is the fastest-growing diamond coatings market. Key companies operating in the market include Oerlikon (Switzerland), D-Coat GmbH (Germany), NeoCoat SA (Switzerland), Crystallume (US), Element Six (London), sp3 Diamond Technologies (US), Advanced Diamond Technologies, Inc. (US), Blue Wave Semiconductors (US), Diamond Product Solutions (Netherlands), and JCS Technologies (Singapore).
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 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 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 secondary refrigerants market is estimated to be USD 499.7 Million in 2017 and is projected reach USD 710.7 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.3% between 2017 and 2022. The growth of the market is driven by the low environmental impact of secondary refrigerants, phasing out of HCFCs, CFCs, and HFCs refrigerants, and the rising demand for reduction in the primary refrigerant. Key market players profiled in the report include The Linde Group (Germany), A-Gas International (UK), TAZZETTI S.P.A (Italy), The Dow Chemical Company (US), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Arteco Coolants (Belgium), Temper Technology AB (Sweden), SRS Frigadon (UK), Hydratech (UK), Dynalene (US), Environmental Process Systems (UK), Gas Servei SA (Spain), Climalife Groupe Dehon (France), and Nisso Shoji Co. Ltd. (Japan).
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 global digital inks market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 2.71 Billion in 2018 to USD 4.17 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2018 to 2023. Stringent regulations regarding packaging have increased the demand for digital packaging printing inks. The growing demand for UV-cured digital inks due to their fast drying and eco-friendly qualities is also driving the market for digital inks. The growth in the ceramics textiles market is also a growth driver for the digital inks market. Key players in the digital inks market include Sun Chemical (US), INX International Ink (US), Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. (Japan), JK Group (Italy), and Nazdar Company (US), among others.
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 chitosan market is projected to grow from USD 553.6 Million in 2017 to USD 1,088.0 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 14.5% between 2017 and 2022. The increasing use of chitosan in the water treatment, food & beverages, cosmetics, medical & pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals applications is fueling the growth of the chitosan market across the globe. Moreover, the growing trend toward the use of chitosan for water treatment to reduce the use of chemical products is also leading to the growth of the chitosan market. Key companies operating in the chitosan market Primex ehf (Iceland), Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (Germany), Vietnam Food (Vietnam), KitoZyme S.A. (Belgium), Agratech (US), Advanced Biopolymers AS (Norway), BIO21 Co., Ltd. (Thailand), G.T.C. Bio Corporation (China), Taizhou City Fengrun Biochemical Co., Ltd. (China), and Zhejiang Golden-Shell Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (China).
The benzoic acid market is projected to grow from USD 1,009.9 Million in 2018 to USD 1,313.5 Million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2018 to 2023. Benzoic acid is extensively used to manufacture sodium benzoate and potassium benzoate which are also known as its derivatives.Key players operating in the benzoic acid market include Emerald Performance Materials (US), Wuhan Youji Industries Co. (China), Tianjin Dongda Chemical Group (China), and Liao Ning Huayi Chemical Industry & Commerce Co. (China), among others. These companies focus on investing in capacity expansions of plants to achieve growth in the benzoic acid market.
The global market size for tire material was USD 73.93 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 91.23 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.3% between 2017 and 2022. The increasing sales of vehicles along with the initiatives to decrease tire weight are the significant factors projected to drive the growth of the tire material market. Key players profiled in the tire material market report are Cabot Corporation (US), JSR Corporation (Japan), Thai Carbon Black (Thailand), Lanxess (Germany), and Bekaert (Belgium).
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 high strength steel market is projected to grow from USD 27.32 billion in 2018 to USD 40.85 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.4% between 2018 and 2023. Increasing demand for high strength steels from various end-use industries such as automotive, construction, yellow goods & mining equipment, and aviation & marine, among others, is driving the growth of the high strength steel market across the globe. The key players operating in the high strength steel market include Voestalpine AG (Austria), POSCO Group (South Korea), ArcelorMittal S.A. (Luxembourg), SSAB AB (Sweden), Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (Japan), Tata Steel (India), Steel Authority of India Limited (India), United States Steel Corporation (US), Baosteel Group Corporation (China), Severstal JSC (Russia), ThyssenKrupp AG (Germany), JFE Steel Corporation (Japan), Nucor Corporation (US), and JSW Steel (India), among others.
The global can coatings market is estimated at USD 1.91 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.27 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 3.4% between 2017 and 2022. The market is witnessing growth due to the increasing use of can coatings in food and beverage cans to protect food and beverage products from contamination from can’s metal. Growing consumption of aerosol cans across the globe and especially in emerging countries is expected to fuel the consumption of can coatings in aerosol cans application. Can coatings manufacturers, such as PPG (US), Valspar (US), Akzo Nobel (Netherlands), ALTANA (Germany), KANSAI PAINT (Japan), Toyochem (Japan), National Paints Factories (Jordan), International Packaging Coatings (Germany), TIGER Coatings (Germany), and VPL Coatings (Germany) are covered in the report.
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 Tetrahydrofuran (THF) market was valued at USD 2.77 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 4.12 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period from 2017 to 2022. The growing demand for spandex fibers and polyurethane across the globe is driving the growth of the THF market. The key players operating in the THF market are BASF (Germany), Dairen Chemical (Taiwan), Ashland (US), INVISTA (US), Mitsubishi Chemical (Japan), LyondellBasell (the Netherlands), Sipchem (Saudi Arabia), Penn A Kem (US), Nova Molecular Technologies (US), and BioAmber (US), among others. These companies have adopted various dynamic business strategies to strengthen their position in the THF market.
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 anhydrous aluminum chloride market is projected to grow from USD 772.8 Million in 2017 to USD 948.6 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.19% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing use of anhydrous aluminum chloride as a catalyst in the chemical industry for various applications, such as dyes and pigments, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and hydrocarbon resins. Gulbrandsen (US), Aditya Birla Chemicals (India), Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals (India), BASF (Germany), Kemira Oyj (Finland), and Nippon Light Metal (Japan) are some of the key market players operating in the anhydrous aluminum chloride market.
The itaconic acid market is projected to grow from USD 83.8 Million in 2017 to USD 102.3 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2017 to 2022. The increasing demand for bio-based unsaturated polyester resin and its non-toxic properties are fueling the growth of the itaconic acid market across the globe. Itaconix Corporation (UK), Qingdao Langyatai (China), Zhejiang Guoguang (China), Alpha Chemika (India), Shandong Kaison (China), Jinan Huaming (China), Iwata Chemical (Japan), Aekyung Petrochemical (South Korea), Ronas Chemical (China), and Chengdu Jinkai (China), among others, are some of the leading players operating in the itaconic acid market. These companies have adopted various organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as agreements, acquisitions, expansions, and joint ventures to increase their global presence and enhance their position in the itaconic acid market.
The global Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) market was valued at USD 14.33 Billion in 2016 and projected to reach USD 18.99 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. The use of MTBE as oxygenate is rising rapidly in Asian and Middle Eastern & African countries due to environmental restrictions to curb air pollution. Furthermore, MTBE producers are extensively involved in expansions and acquisitions to secure their positions in the MTBE market. Some of the leading producers of MTBE are SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Evonik (Germany), China National Petroleum Corporation (China), Huntsman International (US), Eni (Italy), Sinopec (China), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), Shell (Netherlands), Emirates National Oil Company (UAE), and Qafac (QATAR). These players adopted various organic and inorganic developmental strategies between 2013 and 2017.
The sputter coater market is projected to grow from USD 595.8 Million in 2017 to USD 804.2 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2017 and 2022. The growth of the sputter coater market can be attributed to the growth of the electronics & semiconductor industry. The rising use of sputter coaters in electronics & semiconductor and medical applications is expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Key companies profiled in the sputter coater market research report are ULVAC (Japan), Quorum Technologies (UK), Bühler (Switzerland), Cressington Scientific Instruments (UK), Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (Japan), Oxford Instruments (UK), Semicore Equipment (US), PLASSYS Bestek (France), PVD Products (US), and Denton Vacuum (US).
The NMP market size is projected to grow from USD 572.5 Million in 2017 to USD 795.8 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. NMP is used in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, electronics, paints & coatings, and agrochemical industries. In the pharmaceutical industry, NMP is used in the extraction, purification, and crystallization of pharmaceuticals and is also used as an excipient for drugs. Key companies operating in the NMP market are Ashland (US), Balaji Amines (India), BASF (Germany), Lyondellbasell (US), and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan).
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 aerospace & defense elastomers market is projected to grow from USD 54.3 million in 2017 to USD 70.8 million by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the aerospace & defense elastomers market across the globe can be attributed to the increasing consumption of aerospace & defense elastomers in the aviation industry of emerging economies such as India and China. Trelleborg (Sweden), Shin-Etsu Chemical (Japan), Dow Corning (US), Greene, Tweed (US), Chemours (US), Wacker Chemie (Germany), Momentive (US), Saint-Gobain (France), and Solvay (Belgium), among others are the key players operating in the aerospace & defense elastomers market.
The LLDPE market is estimated to be USD 51.89 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 67.83 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2017 to 2022. Rising concerns pertaining to plastic disposal are acting as a restraint to the growth of the LLDPE market. Sinopec (China), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), Exxon Mobil (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), The Dow Chemical Company (US), Borealis (Austria), Formosa Plastics (Taiwan), INEOS (Switzerland), and Westlake Chemical (US) are leading players operating in the LLDPE market.
MarketsandMarkets projects that the heat-treated steel plates market will grow from USD 102.36 Billion in 2017 to USD 121.77 Billion by 2022, at an estimated CAGR of 3.53%. The global heat-treated steel plates market is dominated by players such as ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), Thyssenkrupp AG (Germany), POSCO (South Korea), TATA Steel (India), Baosteel (China), Outokumpu (Finland), JFE Holdings (Japan), Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (Japan), Novolipetsk Steel (Russia), and Essar Steel (India).
The chemical tankers market is projected to grow from USD 26.63 Billion in 2017 to USD 33.11 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2017 and 2022. Note: Chemical tankers market includes revenues earned through shipping of chemicals and related products. The flourishing chemical industry and increasing capacities of chemical manufacturers are driving the demand for chemical tankers across the globe. The major players operating in the chemical tankers market are Bahri (Saudi Arabia), Stolt-Nielsen (UK), Odfjell (Norway), Navig8 (UK), MOL Chemical Tankers (Singapore), Nordic Tankers (Denmark), Wilmar International (Singapore), MISC Berhad (Malaysia), Team Tankers (Bermuda), and Iino Kaiun Kaisha (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 flue gas treatment systems market is projected to reach USD 69.11 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2017 to 2022. Flue gas treatment systems are used in a wide range of end-use industries such as power, cement, iron & steel, non-ferrous metal, and chemical & petrochemical, among others as they control emissions of various types of pollutants such as sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide, fly ash, acidic gases, and volatile organic compounds that cause air pollution. Growing number of infrastructure development projects in various emerging economies such as India, China, and Thailand have led to increased demand for cement, thereby leading to its increased production. This increased production of cement is expected to fuel the growth of the flue gas treatment systems market during the forecast period. General Electric (US), Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (US), Doosan Lentjes (Germany), Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (Japan), FLSmidth (Denmark), and Thermax Limited (India) are the key players operating in the flue gas treatment systems market.
The acetaldehyde market is estimated at USD 1.33 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1.80 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.24% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for acetaldehyde in the water treatment application. In addition, the demand for high-quality derivatives in emerging economies is another significant factor contributing to the growth of the acetaldehyde 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) are the leading players in the acetaldehyde market.