Resins & Polymers forms one of the basic building blocks of the chemical industry. Resins, both natural and synthetic, are organic compounds comprised of non-crystalline and viscous liquids. Polymers, on the other hands are sub ....see more
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 high temperature resin market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.16 Billion in 2016, and is projected to reach USD 4.88 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.44% from 2016 to 2026. In this study, 2015 has been considered the base year to estimate the market size. The report provides the short term forecast for the period, 2016 to 2021, and the long term forecast for the period, 2016 to 2026.
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 global corrosion resistant resin (CRR) market was valued at USD 6.30 Billion by 2015 and is projected to reach USD 12.56 Billion by 2026. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% between 2016 and 2026. In this study, 2015 has been considered as the base year. The time period between 2016 and 2026 has been considered as the long-term forecast period while the time period between 2016 and 2021 has been considered as the midterm forecast period.
The global liquid packaging market size, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 370.75 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2016 and 2021. The high demand is attributed to the growing food & beverage industry globally. Players in this market are adopting various organic and inorganic strategies to expand their presence in the emerging economies such as Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.
The global polymer processing aid market is expected to grow from USD 1.71 Billion in 2016 to USD 2.21 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Increasing applicability of plastics in end-use industries such as automotive, building & construction, consumer goods, and packaging is driving the growth of the global polymer processing aid market.
The metal replacement market is projected to reach USD 159.82 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2016 to 2021. The key factor propelling the growth of the metal replacement market is the increasing demand for metal replacing materials from the automotive and aerospace & defense industries. Major end-use industries in the metal replacement market include automotive, aerospace & defense, construction, healthcare, and others. In the automotive industry, metal replacing materials are used in the manufacturing of vehicle body parts, as well as various under-the-hood components.
The global market size of polysilicon is estimated to reach USD 8.90 Billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 13.0%. The market is primarily driven by the rapid growth of the key end-use industries, such as solar PV and electronics. However, the price decrease and anti-dumping policies hinder the growth of the global polysilicon market.
The global epoxy resin market size is projected to reach USD 8.77 Billion by 2021 from the estimated USD 6.31 Billion in 2015, registering a CAGR of 5.77% between 2016 and 2021. The key drivers of the market are increasing penetration of composites, emerging demand from developing countries, and revolutionary advancements in weight reduction and safety.
The electrical insulation materials market is projected to reach USD 9.58 Billion by 2021 at CAGR of 5.82% from 2016. The rising demand for energy has increased the electrical and power transmission and distribution (T&D) activities which has also led to the increased use of electrical insulation materials.
The global market size of synthetic rope is projected to reach USD 1.69 Billion by 2021. The market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.9%, in terms of value, during the forecast period. In this study, 2015 is considered as the base year for estimating the market size of synthetic ropes. The market size is projected for the period between 2016 and 2021. The report presents the size and the potential growth of the synthetic ropes market across different market segments categorized on the basis of material type, application, and region.
The wood-plastic composites market is projected to reach USD 5.84 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2016 to 2021. Based on application, the wood-plastic composites market has been segmented into building & construction products, automotive components, industrial & consumer goods, and others. Based on type, the market has been segmented into polyethylene (PE), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), and others.
The NFCs market was worth USD 3.36 Billion, in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 6.50 Billion in 2021 expected to register a CAGR of 11.68%, between 2016 and 2021. Natural fibers have become crucial in technical composite applications due to the demand for recyclable and biodegradable raw materials. In this study, 2014 has been considered as the historical year and 2015 as the base year for estimating market size of NFCs. NFCs market, according to this report, is segmented into type, manufacturing process, application, and region.
The Nomex honeycomb market is estimated to grow from USD 237.1 Million in 2015 to USD 383.3 Million by 2021, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.51% between 2016 and 2021. The base year considered for the study is 2015 and the market size is forecasted from 2016 to 2021. The report estimates the market size and future growth potential of Nomex honeycomb market across different segments such as application and region.
The global petroleum resins market is estimated to reach USD 2.58 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.7%. The market is segmented by application, such as adhesives & sealants, printing inks, paints & coatings, rubber compounding, tapes & labels, and others applications; by type that includes C5 petroleum resins, C9 petroleum resins, hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins, and C5/C9 petroleum resins; by end-use industry such as building & construction, tire industry, personal hygiene, consumer goods, automotive, and others; by region, namely, North America, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The base year considered for the study is 2015, while the forecast period is between 2016 and 2021.
The global sports composites market was USD 2.73 Billion in 2015, registering a CAGR of 5.59% between 2016 and 2021. In this study, 2014 has been considered as the historical year, 2015 as the base year, and 2016-2021 as forecast period for estimating the market size of composites-based sporting goods. In this research report, the market for composites-based sporting goods has been categorized based on resin type, fiber type, application, and region and forecasts revenue growth and analysis of trends on each of the submarkets.
The global Polyurethane (PU) microspheres market is expected to reach USD 74.4 Million by 2020 from USD 47.6 Million in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2015 to 2020. The base year considered for the study is 2014 and the forecast period considered is from 2015 to 2020. This report provides a detailed analysis of the PU microspheres market based on application and region.
The global PMMA microsphere market is projected to reach USD 191.7 Million by 2020 from USD 118.1 Million in 2014, at a CAGR of 8.5% during the period 2015 to 2020. The growth of the market is largely attributed toward the increasing demand for flat panel display, architectural coatings, and medical applications in which PMMA microspheres are majorly used.
The carbon fiber resin market is estimated to grow from USD 292.7 Million in 2016 to USD 532.7 Million by 2021, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7% from 2016 to 2021. The report aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of the carbon fiber resin market across different segments such as application, resin type, form, and region. The base year considered for the study is 2015 and the market size is forecast from 2016 to 2021.
The global high-performance film (HPF) market, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 42.25 Billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 7.51% from 2015 to 2020. High-growth application areas such as construction, packaging, automotive & transportation, and electrical & electronics, and extensive product launch and agreement & collaboration activities by companies are key factors driving the growth of the global HPF market.
The global market size of FRP rebar, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 91.00 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 11.4% between 2016 and 2021. The increasing number of patents filed for FRP rebars products & applications by global players, growing projects, continuous agreements, and expansion activities undertaken by companies are key factors for the growth of the global market for FRP rebar.
The global performance fabric market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.8% between 2015 and 2020 to reach a market size of USD 79.55 Billion by 2020. The performance fabrics market is currently growing on account of the technological developments in performance fabrics and the increasing demand for higher functionality and comfort fabrics from end-use industries. The base year taken for estimating the market figures of 2015 in the report is 2014. This report contains forecasts for the performance fabrics market between 2015 and 2020.
The global ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) market size, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 9.71 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2015 and 2020. The high potential from the packaging and footwear & foam industry, increasing global demand for EVA in solar energy sector, and continuous expansion and merger & acquisition activities undertaken by different companies are the key factors for the growth of the global EVA market.
The global molding compounds market by thermoset resin type to grow from USD 8.04 Billion in 2015 to USD 10.96 Billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.40% between 2015 and 2020. The global molding compounds market by thermoset resin type has witnessed a strong growth in the past few years considering the high demand from the electrical application market. Thermoset molding compounds provides anti-corrosive and heat resistant properties which increase product life cycle and greater efficiency in electrical applications.
The SMC and BMC market is estimated to grow from USD 2.36 Billion in 2015 to USD 3.26 Billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.69% from 2015 to 2020. The report aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of the SMC and BMC market across different segments such as application, fiber type, resin type, and region. The base year considered for the study is 2014 and the market size is forecast from 2015 to 2020. A shift in the trend from traditional materials such as iron, aluminum, and steel toward the usage of lightweight SMC and BMC is witnessed. SMC and BMC offer properties such high strength, corrosion resistance, fire & flame resistance, good electrical insulation, and a few others resulting in increased demand of the thermoset compounds.
The global Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) market is estimated to reach USD 1,574.7 Million by 2020, registering a CAGR of 9.6% between 2015 and 2020. The market is driven by increasing demand for PPS in emerging markets and high demand from the automotive, electrical & electronics and filter bag application segments. PPS has unique properties, such as high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, flame retardancy, good electrical properties, and high dimensional stability, for which it is widely used in harsh fire-prone chemical environments.
The markets size of plastomers is estimated to reach USD 5.33 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 7.4% between 2015 and 2020. The report covers the plastomers market by application (film-food packaging, film-non-food packaging, film-stretch & shrink film, automotive, wires & cables, polymer modification, medical, and others); and by region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW). Base year considered for the study is 2014 while the forecast period is between 2015 and 2020.
The 3D PA (polyamide) market consisting of PA11 and PA12 is projected to reach USD 48.6 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 26.59%, by scenario one and USD 85.1 Million, at a CAGR of 41.2% from 2015 to 2020, by scenario two. The key factors responsible for this growth is its increased usage in healthcare and aerospace & defense sectors for customized products. As the market is dependent on the commercial growth of the 3D printing technology, this report has been prepared based on two scenarios where scenario one represents normal growth and scenario two represents exponential one. These scenarios are based on certain factors such as rate of adoption by end-use industries.
The spandex fiber market was valued at USD 3.57 Billion in 2014, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2015 to 2020. The base year used for study is 2014 and the forecast period is 2015 to 2020. This report provides a detailed analysis of the spandex fiber market based on end-use, production process, and region.
Bioceramics and piezoceramics are materials which are made of alumina or hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate, which are used in the body to replace a function like bone material or hips or knees, for instance. There are four major types of bioceramics and piezoceramics materials that are, bio-inert ceramics, bio-active ceramics, bio-resorbable ceramics, and piezoceramics. The global bioceramics and piezoceramics market is projected to be worth USD 16.3 Billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 6.4% between 2015 and 2020. In this study, 2013 has been considered as the historical year and 2014 as the base year for estimating market size of bioceramics and piezoceramics.
The cellular concrete market size is estimated to grow from USD 337.6 Million in 2015 to reach USD 449.8 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 5.9%. The segments considered for this report are based on end user, application, and region. The segmentation by end user consists of commercial buildings, residential buildings, and infrastructure. Based on application, the report has been segmented into building materials, road sub-bases, concrete pipes, void filling, roof insulation, and bridge abutment.
MarketsandMarkets expects the global composite decking & railing market to grow from USD 1.70 Billion in 2015 to USD 3.09 Billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.60% from 2015 to 2020. The global composite decking & railing market has witnessed a strong growth in the past few years considering the high demand of capped composites in the U.S., Germany and developing countries such as Middle East, Brazil and China. The growing construction industry in these countries is driving the composite decking & railing market.
The global crystalline PET market is projected to reach USD 12.16 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2015 to 2020. The food packaging application segment is projected to account for the maximum share of the Crystalline PET market. This market has been segmented on the basis of by application and region.
The global 3D printing powder market is projected to reach USD 636.9 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 24.4% from 2015 to 2020. The growth of the 3D printing powder market is primarily driven by the expiry of key patents for powder-based additive manufacturing in 2014 and increasing investments in research & development of powder-based technology.
The polymer blends and alloys to grow from USD 3.3 Billion in 2015 to USD 4.2 Billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.30% from 2015 to 2020. Polymer blends and alloys. The report aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of polymer blends and alloys market across different segments such as application, types, and region. The base year considered for the study is 2014 and the market size is forecasted from 2015 to 2020. Polymer blends are replacing the traditional materials and base polymers in end user application industries, the automotive application is expected to play a key role in fueling the growth of the market in the next five years.
The global eco fibers market was worth USD 39.02 Billion in 2014, and is projected to register a CAGR of 11.46% between 2015 and 2020. In this study, 2013 has been considered as the historical year and 2014 as the base year for estimating the market size of eco fibers. Eco fibers are produced from either natural materials such as organic cotton, hemp, jute, or synthetic materials such as polyethylene, polyester, or polypropylene which are recycled to convert them into eco fibers.
Barrier materials are categorized into varied types, such as PVDC, EVOH, and PEN, based on their functionalities. They possess inherent properties, such as high durability, strong impact and thermal, and chemical resistances. Barrier Materials: The global barrier materials market was valued at USD 1.74 Billion in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 2.64 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 7.26%, between 2015 and 2020
The cold insulation market size is projected to reach USD 5.7 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. A material or combinations of two or more materials that can be used to prevent heat loss or heat gain to conserve the valuable energy are known as insulation materials. Depending on various applications, these materials can be manufactured in any size and shape. Insulation is the most cost-effective measure to combat climate change. Insulating materials have the ability to protect the environment from harmful greenhouse gases.
The textile composite material market is estimated at USD 4,770.0 Million in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 6,597.0 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.7%, between 2015 and 2020. Since the last thirty to forty years, the usages of textiles composite in applications have increased steadily, penetrating, and conquering new markets, constantly. The importance of textiles composite has already been proven being light-weight materials with high strength & stiffness properties, the current challenge is to make them cost effective.
The global composite resin market size by end-use applications, in terms of value, was USD 9,317.4 Million in 2014 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2015 and 2020. The use of composite resin in Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Electricals & Electronics, Pipes & Tanks, Wind Energy, Marine, Aerospace & Defense applications has increased steadily. Apart from its traditional use in construction & infrastructure, transportation, electricals & electronics, wind energy, pipes & tanks, marine, aerospace & defense, composite resin has established a significant position in sophisticated niche applications such as healthcare and sporting goods.
Geomembrane is an impermeable membrane liner or barrier used to block the movement of water, fluids, or other materials of soluble nature in man-made structures. Geomembranes are primarily manufactured from polyethylene and have use in the containment of liquid, solid waste management, mining, and other applications. The Asia-Pacific geomembranes market is projected to grow from more than USD 500 Million in 2015 to USD 1,000 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 15.0% between 2015 and 2020.
LCPs are partially crystalline aromatic polyesters based on p-hydroxybenzoic acid and related monomers. LCPs form areas of highly ordered structures when in the liquid phase but the degree of order is less than that of a regular solid crystal. LCPs have excellent properties such as they are fire resistant at high temperatures and chemically resistant in very thin walled applications. Therefore, LCPs hold immense potential for a variety of applications which depend on an optical or a mechanical response to external stimuli. The LCPs market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.0% between 2015 and 2020 to reach USD 1.2 Billion, by 2020.
The global chemical protective clothing market is projected to reach USD 1.29 Billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 5.8% between 2015 and 2020. Rapid industrialization and increasing safety concerns against risky working environment is a key driver of the chemical protective clothing market. The construction & manufacturing industry consumed more than 32% of chemical protective clothing in 2014. In addition, the increasing stringent government requirements in the developed regions are expected to drive the increasing demand for chemical protective clothing during the forecast period.
The global demand for cellulose fiber is expected to reach USD 36,968.8 Million by 2020. Asia-Pacific is the biggest market, in terms of value, in the global cellulose fiber market. Increasing population and improving standard of living is driving the demand of textile in this region. Natural and man-made cellulose fibers are widely used for manufacturing of textile. Apparel and home textile are the major applications that are expected to driving the growth of cellulose fiber market in the Asia-Pacific region in coming years.
Patterning materials or photoresists are light sensitive materials used in the photolithography (device patterning process) processes to form patterned coating on a surface for wafers, usually silicon wafers, used in the electronics & semiconductors. The total market size for patterning materials is projected to reach USD 3,862.44 Million by 2020 from USD 2,750.00 Million in 2014, at a CAGR of 5.85% between 2015 and 2020.
Polystyrene is a hard and solid plastic, which is produced through the polymerization of styrene. It is a vinyl polymer, with a long hydrocarbon chain structure, wherein a phenyl group is attached to every other carbon atom. Polystyrene is a versatile plastic that is mainly utilized in refrigerators, air conditioners, instrument panels, televisions, computers, and disposable utensils (such as foamed cups, plates, and bowls). It is also used to develop consumer products, such as CD and DVD cases and food packaging materials. It is an inexpensive and strong plastic that can be used to insulate buildings, create sterile disposable cutlery, and can also be recycled into domestic building products. The global polystyrene market is projected to reach USD 28.2 Billion by 2019, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2014 and 2019.
Pultruded parts have applications across varied industry verticals, housing sectors, civil engineering, consumer and others. The industrial application segment is anticipated to be the leading application of the pultrusion market. The global pultrusion market is estimated at USD 1,619.5 Million in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 2,045.2 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2015 to 2020.
PET & PBT resin market,along with its end products, has witnessed a significant growth in the past few years and is estimated to grow in the coming years. The increasing demand for lightweight and packaged food will be the key influencing factors for the PET resin market, with an increased emphasis on different applications. The replacement of metal by PBT structures is the driving factor for PBT resin market
The global PVDF market, along with its end products, has witnessed a linear growth in the past few years and this growth is estimated to increase in the coming years. The high purity, chemical inertness to most acids, aliphatic and aromatic organic compounds, chlorinated solvents, and an upsurge in the demand in coatings, Lithium-ion batteries, flexible flow lines and photovoltaic films will be the key influencing factors for the global PVDF market with the increased emphasis on its different applications and their end-users.
The adipic acid market, along with its end products, has witnessed a linear growth in the past few years. This growth is estimated to increase in the coming years. The quality, durability, lightweight nature, excellent energy absorbing property, an upsurge in the demand for durable polyamide 66, and the upcoming safety regulations & innovative techniques for its use will be the key influencing factors for the global adipic acid market with the increased emphasis on its different types and applications.