With the advancement in industrial technology, came the need for specialty chemicals like adhesives, anti-oxidants, additives, corrosion inhibitors and so on. We track all these types of specialty chemicals along with their important applications lik ....see more
The global active ingredients market for cosmetics was valued at USD 2.63 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 4.45 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2016 to 2026. Increasing demand of anti-aging, skin whitening, and sun protection products coupled with the increasing demand for multifunctional ingredients is estimated to drive the market.
The caprylic/capric triglycerides market is projected to reach USD 913.4 Million by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2016 to 2026. The key factor driving the growth of the caprylic/capric triglycerides market is the rising demand for personal care, food & beverages, pharmaceutical, and industrial & other application segments due to increase in population and high consumption. Strong demand and growing use of caprylic/capric triglycerides, especially in food & beverages products are the factors fueling the demand for caprylic/capric triglycerides.
The market for modacrylic fiber is projected to grow from USD 621.9 Million in 2016 to USD 723.7 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 3.08%. This growth is due to the increasing applications of modacrylic fiber such as, hair fiber, pile (synthetic/fake fur), and protective clothing. Industrial regulations and standardizations regarding the safety of employees, also provide an opportunity for this market to grow.
The global butylated triphenyl phosphate market is projected to reach USD 30.7 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2016 to 2026. The key factor driving the butylated triphenyl phosphate market is the increasing demand for butylated triphenyl phosphate from the automotive industry. According to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA) correspondent’s survey, 90.78 billion vehicles were produced in 2015.
The global Isobutyl Stearate (IBS) market is projected to reach USD 182.3 Million by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2016 to 2026. The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing and the largest market, while Europe is the second largest region in the consumption of isobutyl stearate.
The polyacrylamide market is estimated to reach USD 3.85 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2016 to 2021. The rapid industrialization and growing oil & gas industry in Asia-Pacific and the rising demand for polyacrylamide for enhanced oil recovery are the major factors expected to drive the growth of the polyacrylamide market.
The global dyes & pigments market is projected to grow from USD 32.86 Billion in 2016 to USD 42.00 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.0% between 2016 and 2021. Both, increase in per capita consumption of dyes & pigments in emerging economies and increasing demand for dyes & pigments from varied end-use industries is expected to fuel the growth of the global dyes & pigments market during the forecast period.
The global electrically conductive adhesives market is projected to reach USD 2.53 Billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 8.48%. It is driven by the increase in use of electronic components in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics, among others.
The global tris nonylphenyl phosphite (TNPP) market is projected to reach USD 309.8 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2016 to 2021. The key factors driving the global tris nonylphenyl phosphite market is the rising demand for phosphite antioxidants from the petrochemical and plastic industries.
The E-series glycol ethers market was valued at USD 1.64 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 2.13 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.3% between 2016 and 2021. Major factors driving the growth of the E-series glycol ethers market include high demand for E-series glycol ethers from diverse applications in areas owing to its exceptional properties such as high water solubility, low volatility, and effective strength.
The global market of automotive aftermarket fuel additives (AFA) is estimated to reach USD 1,387.0 Million by 2021 at a CAGR of 7.15% from 2016 to 2021. The main objective of the study is to define, describe, and forecast the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market on the basis of the distribution channel, application, supply mode and region. The report includes detailed information about the major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities and industry specific challenges) influencing the growth of the market. The report strategically analyzes the market segments with respect to individual growth trends, growth prospects, and contribution to the total market.
The size of crude oil flow improvers market (COFI) is estimated to grow from USD 1.26 Billion in 2015 to USD 1.73 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.5%. Rise in crude oil production globally and increase in the hydraulic fracturing mainly from unconventional sources is driving the market.
The market size of Southeast Asia waterproofing systems market is estimated to reach USD 5.35 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 14.52% during the forecast period. The rising demand for waterproofing is backed by the growing building & construction industry in the region, especially in the developing countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. Rapid growth in the construction industry made it the largest contributor to the market in Southeast Asia in 2015.
The global market size of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) is estimated to decline and reach USD 607.5 Million by 2021, in terms of value. The market is segmented based on application and region. Various applications such as industrial & institutional (I&I) cleaning, paints, oilfield chemicals, leather, textiles, and agrochemicals will support the demand of NPEs during the forecast period.
The coating pretreatment market is estimated to reach USD 3.83 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of over 5.76% between 2016 and 2021. The drivers identified for the coating pretreatment market are growth in application areas, increased demand from end-use industries, and growing demand from developing nations.
The surfactants EOR market is projected to reach USD 70.9 Million, by 2021, and grow at a CAGR of 3.20%, during the forecast period. As the oil reserves are depleting, the need for increased deeper and horizontal drilling activities in difficult terrains rises. This is expected to influence the market players to undertake EOR techniques, resulting in increased demand for surfactants.
The market size of color masterbatch was USD 3.46 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 4.75 Billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 5.6% between 2016 and 2021. In this report, 2015 is considered as the base year and forecast period is between 2016 and 2021. The color masterbatch market is classified on the basis of type, namely, standard color, specialty color, and tailor-made color. Standard colors are used in a wide range of applications due to their mechanical, heat resistance, and weather resistance properties.
The global Antifouling Paints & Coatings Market is projected to grow from USD 5.61 Billion in 2015 to USD 9.22 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 8.6% between 2016 and 2021. The global antifouling paints & coatings market has a diversified ecosystem of upstream players, including raw material suppliers, along with downstream stakeholders, vendors, end users, and government organizations.
The defoamers market size is estimated to be USD 5.48 billion in 2016 and is projected reach USD 6.59 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 3.8% between 2016 and 2021. The growing manufacturing sector in all regions is expected to generate demand and drive the antifoaming agent market during the forecast period. Increasing awareness coupled with regulatory guidelines and environmental concerns are expected to drive the defoamers market during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is the key market for defoamers, globally, followed by North America and Europe. Chemicals Inc. (U.S.), Dow Corning Corporation (U.S.), Evonik Industries (Germany), BASF (Germany), Kemira (Finland), Ashland (U.S.), Elements Plc. (U.K.), and Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Ltd. (Japan).
The market size of metallocene polyolefin is estimated to grow from USD 7.89 Billion in 2015 to USD 14.05 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 10.15%. The market is driven by the rising food and non-food packaging industry developments, increasing demand for injection molding application, and rise in technological advances in product portfolios of metallocene polyolefins.
The market size of high heat foam is estimated to reach USD 11.37 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 8.2%, driven by energy efficiency and insulating properties. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand from developing countries coupled with growing manufacturer’s preference in automotive and industrial applications. The demand for high heat foam from the industrial and automotive application is notable in key countries such as China, India, and Brazil at global level. Emerging technologies are likely to fuel the growth of the foams market in future. Among all regions considered, Asia-Pacific and RoW are estimated to witness high growth in the next five years. In addition, the demand across these regions is reinforced by the emerging markets, namely, China, Brazil, and India.
The iron oxide pigments market was valued at USD 1.78 Billion in 2015, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2016 to 2021. The base year used for study is 2015 and the forecast period is from 2016 to 2021. This report provides a detailed analysis of the iron oxide pigments market based on type, color, end user, and region. Growth in the construction sector and increase in the number of infrastructure projects result in higher consumption of iron oxide pigments.
The global chlorinated polyethylene market is projected to grow from USD 395.4 Million in 2015 to USD 620.2 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 8.0% between 2016 and 2021. Chlorinated polyethylene is a family of thermoplastics produced by the chlorination of high-density polyethylene. Based on grade, chlorinated polyethylene can be classified into CPE 135A, CPE 135B, and others. In 2015, the CPE 135A grade segment led the global chlorinated polyethylene market, in terms of volume.
The market size of ionic liquids is estimated to reach USD 39.6 Million by 2021, registering a CAGR of 9.2% between 2016 and 2021. The market is driven by rising demand for ionic liquids owing to their unique properties along with development and commercialization of ionic liquid applications. The ionic liquids find potential applications in solvents & catalysts, process & operating fluids, plastics, batteries & electrochemistry, and bio-refineries.
The waterproofing chemicals market is projected to reach USD 30.88 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 12.1%. The market is driven by the increase in governmental policies boosting infrastructure growth, improving economics and quality of construction and high demand in developing nations. However, the mature markets of Europe and North America are projected to witness slow growth during the forecast period between 2016 and 2021.
The Africa automotive lubricants market is projected to be worth 763,781.6 kilo liters by 2020, registering a CAGR of 3.5% between 2015 and 2020. This report provides an in-depth analysis on Africa’s automotive lubricants market for seven major countries, namely, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Kenya, and Morocco. The analysis includes market size, sales channel, company market share, brand awareness, marketing/promotion channel, and customer preference.
The global optical brighteners market size is estimated to reach USD 1.05 Billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 9.6% between 2015 and 2020. The report segments the market by application into paper, fabrics, detergents & soaps, synthetics & plastics, and others, by end-users into consumer products, security & safety, textiles & apparel, packaging, and by region into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and RoW. Base year considered for the study is 2014, while the forecast period is between 2015 and 2020.
The market size of packaging additives (functional additives and barrier coatings) is projected to reach USD 4.90 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2015 and 2020. The increased use of packaging material, especially in Asia-Pacific, owing to the changing lifestyle, higher population, and rapid urbanization is one of the key factors driving the market.
The global high temperature grease market is projected to be worth USD 26.49 Billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 5.3% between 2016 and 2021. The rapid growth in the industrial sector in Asia-Pacific is a key factor driving the high temperature grease market. More than 70% of high temperature grease was consumed by the industrial application segment in 2015. Also, the rapid growth of the automotive industry in Asia-Pacific is one of the factors driving the market.
The global oilfield scale inhibitor market was valued at USD 509.4 Million in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 697.5 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 5.40% from 2015 to 2020. Increasing demand from the oil & gas industry, wide availability of scale inhibitors, and increasing demand for biodegradable and eco-friendly scale inhibitors are driving the market for oilfield scale inhibitor.
The industrial catalyst market size, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 22 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.2%, between 2015 and 2020. The industrial catalyst market, in terms of volume, is projected to reach 6,420.6 kilotons, by 2020, at a CAGR of 3.8%, during the forecast period. The increasing applications, growing manufacturing industries, increasing R&D activities, continuous expansion, and merger & acquisition activities undertaken by companies are key factors responsible for the growth of the industrial catalyst market.
The global silicone oil market was valued at USD 1.78 Billion in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 2.41 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.85% from 2015 to 2020. Increasing demand from end-use industries such as personal care and automotive, increasing demand from emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil, and favorable properties of silicone oil are some of the drivers for the growth of this market.
The market for emollient esters, along with their end products, has witnessed modest growth in the past few years due to the growth of personal care industry. New product developments and increasing investments in research and development of green emollients are expected to drive the growth of this market. Increasing demand for natural skin care products have triggered new research opportunities for green emollient esters. The global emollient esters market is estimated to reach USD 226.1 Million by 2020, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2015 to 2020.
The global functional fluids market is projected to be worth USD 42.2 Billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 4.5% between 2015 and 2020. The growth of market is primarily driven by the processing industries for manufacturing the finished goods. The massive industrial growth in Asia-Pacific and Africa drive the functional fluid market. Moreover, strong OEM recommendation to use high-performance functional fluids coupled with the stringent emission control regulations in these regions is also driving the demand for function fluids.
The global PAGs market was estimated to be worth USD 1.33 Billion in 2014 and is projected to reach USD 2.62 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 11.7% between 2015 and 2020. This high growth of the market is owed to the increasing demand from end-use industries in the U.S., Germany, France, China, India, and Japan. The increased usage of PAGs in a variety of applications is also one of the key factor driving the PAGs market.
The global vacuum grease market was valued at USD 117.82 Million in 2014, and is projected to reach USD 229.68 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 11.32% between 2015 and 2020. The global vacuum grease market has been categorized on the basis of type, application, and region. In terms of value, the fluorocarbon-based vacuum grease segment led the global vacuum grease market in 2014. The vacuum grease market is categorized on the basis of application into laboratory & industrial equipment, food processing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace/aviation, and others.
The global DMAPA market was valued at USD 237.8 Million in 2014 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.4% between 2015 and 2020. Factors driving the market of DMAPA include increasing demand from emerging economies and end-use industries and the favorable properties of DMAPA-based products.
The global rubber processing chemicals market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2015 and 2020, to reach USD 4.8 billion 2020. The global rubber processing chemicals market is expected to reach 1792.3 KT in 2020. The increasing demand for efficient and high quality products that can be used in automobile industry will boost the demand of rubber processing chemicals between 2015 and 2020.
Aerosol propellant use liquefied or compressed gas to propel active ingredients in liquid, paste, or powder form in precise spray patterns with controlled droplet sizes and amounts. Propellants are used in the manufacture of products, such as shaving creams, hair mousse, air fresheners, and deodorants/antiperspirants, as well as in automobile, industrial & technical, and other miscellaneous products. Aerosol Propellant: The global aerosol propellant market was valued at USD 5.70 Billion in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 8.16 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.17% from 2015 to 2020.
The construction chemicals market witnessed a high growth in the past few years which is estimated to increase in the coming years. This growth is largely fueled by the growth of the construction industry, technological advancements, and growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. The global construction chemicals market (2015–2020) is estimated to reach USD 33.98 Billion by 2020 growing at a rate of 7.62% between 2015 and 2020.
PVC stabilizer are organic or inorganic substances that are added to PVC in order to improve its characteristics such as strength, durability, and heat sensitivity. PVC stabilizers are used to add value by modifying the physical or chemical properties of PVC or by reinforcing its mechanical properties to make it stronger and better for end-use applications. PVC stabilizers are used in a variety of applications of PVC such as pipes & fittings, rigid and semi-rigid films, coatings & flooring, window profiles, and wires & cables. They also help in the processing of PVC by increasing its heat stability, melting point, and lubrication, thus enabling plastics manufacturers to achieve higher output rates and increased efficiency without affecting the quality of the final product PVC stabilizers: A projected value of USD 3.8 Billion by 2020, signifying firm annualized growth of 6.9% between 2015 and 2020.
The methylene chloride market, along with its end products, has witnessed a stagnant growth from the past few years, and it is expected to be the same in the coming years, especially in North American and European regions. The global methylene chloride market is worth USD 708.0 Million in 2015 and is estimated to reach USD 892.9 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.75% between 2015 and 2020.
Potassium metabisulfite is a white crystalline powder and has a strong sulfur odor. Potassium metabisulfite is a disulfite and has got a melting point of 374 degrees Fahrenheit. The chemical has some potential dangers associated with it like exposure to this substance includes severe burning and damage to eyes, irritation and reddening of skin and difficulty in breathing. The potassium metabisulfite market in terms of value is estimated to grow from USD 355.5 Million in 2015 to USD 436.3 Million in 2020 and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.2% Europe dominates the market in terms of consumption of potassium metabisulfite.
Natural refrigerants are the alternatives for the environmentally harmful HCFC and HFC refrigerants. Natural refrigerants are called ‘natural’ as the chemicals are derived from the natural bio-chemical process itself. These refrigerants have very low impact on the environment in terms of ozone depletion and global warming. The market size for natural refrigerants is projected to be USD 1,419.19 Million by 2020 from USD 821.74 Million in 2015, at a CAGR of 11.5%.
The global fracking fluids market is projected to register a CAGR of 10.1% between 2015 and 2020, to reach USD 32.4 Billion 2020. The global fracking chemicals market is projected to reach 3,166.2 kilotons in 2020. The demand for fuel from both domestic and industrial usage is projected to boost the demand for fracking fluids and chemicals between 2015 and 2020.
Color cosmetics have wide applications in nail products, lip products, eye make-up, facial make-up, and other. Color cosmetics refer to the colorants and cosmetics ingredients that help to enhance the appearance of the human body. The global color cosmetics market stood at USD 57.4 Billion in 2014 and it is expected to reach USD 77.7 Billion in 2020 with a CAGR of 5.7%.
CHPTAC is required for the cationization of starch which is then utilized by the paper and textile industry. CHPTAC finds application in end-user industries which include paper, textile, water treatment, oil & gas, and others (personal care, dye, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and chemicals). The market for CHPTAC is projected to register a CAGR of 4.7% between 2015 and 2020, to reach USD 218.9 Million by 2020.
The global carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) market was estimated at $1,151.7 Million in 2014 and is projected to register a CAGR of 4.2% between 2015 and 2020, Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl group in its chain. CMC is physiologically inert, chemically stable, odorless and tasteless substance which safe for health and environment. The other properties of CMC include high viscosity, non-toxic nature, and hypoallergenic. Major raw materials used in manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) include plant derived cellulose, caustic soda, and monochloroacetic acid. CMC is widely used as thickener, stabilizer, binder and dispersant in variety of applications such as food and beverages, pharmaceutical and cosmetics, detergents, oil and gas, paper processing and others.
Pour point depressants comes under the category of additives that are being used widely by various industries for maintaining the oil temperature and consistency of the base oil. In cold regions, generally the crude oil or base oil tends to become more viscous than in the normal temperature and thus leads to formation of wax crystals. Hence, these pour point depressant are added in certain chemicals that to prvent the oil from forming these wax crystal structure. The global PPD market is projected to reach USD 1.4 Billion till 2020.Currently, Asia-Pacific is the biggest market of pour point depressants, accounting for more than 33.3% of the total market size in terms of value in 2014.
Oilfield stimulation is the process undertaken for the recovery and improving the flow of hydrocarbons from drilling well. With the development of new technologies and innovative chemicals, stimulation has now become an easy process. Oilfield stimulation chemicals find majority of its applications in hydraulic fracturing, matrix acidization, acid fracking, and other processes. These processes include steam injection, CO2 injection, and so on. The market size of oilfield stimulation chemicals is projected to reach $2.97 Billion by 2020, signifying a firm annualized growth rate of 10.1% between 2015 and 2020.