The global contact lenses market size was valued at USD 11.86 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2019 to 2025. Major applications of corrective contact lenses are in the treatment of visual deficiencies, such as hypermetropia/hyperopia, myopia, astigmatis...Read More »
March : 2019The global Polyphenylene Sulfide market size was valued at USD 1.09 billion in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.8% over the forecast period. PPS is a crystalline polymer and possesses various properties including high chemical resistance and temperature performance. The pro...Read More »
February : 2019The global specialty Nitrile Butadiene Rubber market size was valued at USD 556.4 million in 2017 and is projected to register a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast years. Rising importance of materials with high strength and abrasion resistance in automotive, marine, and aviation sectors i...Read More »
January : 2019The global agricultural fumigants market size was estimated at USD 856.15 million in 2017. It is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period. Evolving requirements pertaining to crop protection techniques and post-harvest practices is driving the growth. Phosph...Read More »
January : 2019The polylactic acid (PLA) market size was estimated at USD 950.7 million in 2017. There has been growing utilization of PLA in creams, shampoos, and body care products on account of its various properties, including enhancing skin lightening effects as well as accelerating exfoliation an...Read More »
December : 2018The global lactic acid market size was valued at USD 2.22 billion in 2017. Growing application of the product in the cosmetics and personal care industry on account of its rejuvenating, antimicrobial, and moisturizing properties has worked in the favor of the market. Lactic acid is used ...Read More »
December : 2018The global disposable gloves market size was valued at USD 8.19 billion in 2017. Growing demand for disposable gloves in medical and healthcare, pharmaceutical, automotive finishing, chemical, and oil and gas industries has been a major factor driving the industry over the past few years...Read More »
September : 2018The global biodegradable plastics market size was estimated at USD 2.56 billion in 2017. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 12.8% during the forecast period. Governments prohibiting the use of single-use plastic coupled with rising awareness among public regarding ill-effects of plast...Read More »
July : 2018The global construction chemicals market size was estimated at USD 39.16 billion in 2015 and is poised to expand at a CAGR of 6.3% during forecast period, according to Grand View Research, Inc. Growing infrastructural developments and rising demand, especially from Asia Pacific region, w...Read More »
July : 2018The global polychlorotrifluoroethylene market size was estimated at USD 478.6 million in 2016, growing at a CAGR of 4% over the forecast period. Superior properties exhibited by polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) over its counterparts including improved moisture protection as well as te...Read More »
April : 2018The global rigid packaging market size was valued at USD 472.19 billion in 2016. It is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.7% from 2016 to 2025. Surging demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging is one of the key trends stoking market growth. Metals such as aluminum & steel, pla...Read More »
April : 2018The global flexible packaging market size was valued at USD 221.82 billion in 2016. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of nearly 4.7% during the forecast period. Growing food requirement on account of increasing population in Asia Pacific, particularly in India and China, is one of the k...Read More »
April : 2018The global stretch and shrink films market size was estimated at USD 12.06 billion in 2015. Growing demand for the product due to burgeoning food processing industry has led to an increase in the consumption of the product. In addition, high product demand food items, including fruits, v...Read More »
April : 2018The global polyolefin market size was estimated at 149.78 million tons in 2016. Increasing innovation in plastic technologies, advent of cheap interior furnishings in automobiles, and strict industrial standards concerning carbon emissions have been key factors driving the industry. Poly...Read More »
February : 2018The global ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene market size was estimated at USD 1.33 billion in 2016, growing at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period. UHMWPE is widely used for joint replacement surgery in the medical industry, which forms one of the key end-use sectors for th...Read More »
February : 2018The global low profile additives (LPA) market size was valued at USD 914.0 million in 2016. Rising demand for low shrinkage and surface finished products from end-use industries such as automotive and construction is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. End-use industri...Read More »
February : 2018The global sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) market size was estimated at USD 184.6 million in 2016. High demand for the gas as a dielectric medium in electrical industry is expected to drive the industry growth. The growing use of the product in power and energy industry for the manufacturing o...Read More »
February : 2018The global perlite market size was valued at USD 891.1 million in 2016 and is expected to reach USD 1,591.4 million by 2025, ascending at an estimated CAGR of 7.0% over the next 8 years. Factors, such as increasing application in construction sector and increasing demand for high-tempera...Read More »
November : 2017The global fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites market size was worth USD 114.13 billion in 2016. FRP composites offer several features such as ease of shaping, strength, fatigue resistance, high stiffness, and low density over steel and other nonferrous metals. The growing demand f...Read More »
October : 2017The global polyolefin (POF) shrink film market size was valued at USD 4.50 billion in 2016. The increasing penetration of the product in food, consumer goods, industrial packaging, pharmaceuticals, and beverage application owing to the improved characteristics of the product is expected ...Read More »
September : 2017The global construction flooring chemicals market demand was estimated at 3.6 million tons in 2016. Rising demand for advanced flooring products on account of increasing awareness toward durability and good aesthetics features is expected to remain a favorable factor.Epoxies, vinyl resin...Read More »
August : 2017The global expanded polystyrene (EPS) market size was estimated at 6.62 million tons in 2016. Rising demand for the packaging industry in emerging markets including Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam as a result of increasing manufacturing output on a domestic level is expected to be a dr...Read More »
August : 2017The global concrete admixture market size in terms of volume, was estimated at 22,585.0 kilotons in 2016. The industry growth is supported by increasing investment in the infrastructure sector. Government investments in the expansion of airports are likely to propel the demand for concre...Read More »
August : 2017The global polymer gel market size was estimated at 2,126.2 kilo tons in 2016. Globally increasing consumption of personal care products is expected to be a key factor driving the growth. Moreover, rising demand from agriculture sector is also anticipated to fuel the growth. They contain...Read More »
August : 2017The global fluoropolymer films market size was estimated at USD 1.13 billion in 2016. Increasing demand from various application segments due to its excellent properties is expected to be a key growth factor driving the global market over the forecast period. Fluoropolymer film is a base...Read More »
June : 2017The global specialty chemicals market size was estimated at USD 1.16 trillion in 2016 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2017 to 2025. High demand for function-specific chemicals owing to transitioning consumer & industrial product life cycles has fostered industry growt...Read More »
June : 2017The global palm methyl ester derivatives market size was estimated at 204 kilo tons in 2016. Increasing product demand from a wide range of end-use industries is the major factor expected to drive the demand over the forecast period. Rising awareness regarding natural ingredients used in...Read More »
June : 2017The global bioresorbable polymers market size was estimated at 298 tons in 2015. The biocompatibility and cost-effectiveness of the products coupled with the rising demand in medical applications are expected to steer the industry penetration. Bioresorbable polymers have an advantage of ...Read More »
December : 2016The global matting agents market size was estimated at USD 633.80 million in 2015. The rise in paints and coatings industry coupled with the development of customized matting agents is contributing to the market growth. Matting agents are additives that enhance the performance of paints ...Read More »
December : 2016The global polysilicon market size was estimated at USD 5.49 billion in 2015 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2016 to 2025. The growing demand for photovoltaics and semiconductors is anticipated to propel growth over the forecast period. Clean energy policy goals and tax ...Read More »
December : 2016The global polymer chameleons market size was estimated at USD 275.0 million in 2015. The use of advanced technologies for manufacturing high-quality products is expected to impact future market growth positively. New materials are formulated which response to environmental changes in th...Read More »
December : 2016The global smart polymers market size was USD 2.79 billion in 2015 and is likely to witness a double digit growth over the forecast period. The industry is expected to fore see robust growth over the next eight years on account of significantly increasing demand for environment adaptable...Read More »
October : 2016The global medical grade ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) market size was worth USD 390.5 million in 2015. Rising orthopedic surgical procedures and an increasing number of diseases such as osteoarthritis are expected to contribute to demand growth over the forecast peri...Read More »
October : 2016The global smart packaging market size was USD 10.8 Billion in 2015. The market is expected to witness growth owing to rising demand from end-use industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive. Growing use of smart packaging products in food & beverage industry for im...Read More »
October : 2016The global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market size was 42 kilo tons in 2015. Rising demand for disposable diapers, female hygiene, adult incontinence products, and agriculture application segments is expected to leverage the industry expansion. Polyitaconic acid, polysaccharid...Read More »
October : 2016The Southeast Asia flame resistant fabric for apparel market size was USD 44.6 million in 2015. FR fabric demand for apparel in chemical & petrochemical sector is anticipated to witness the highest growth over the forecast period on account of stringent health and safety regulations ...Read More »
October : 2016The global aluminum foil market is poised to show strong growth over the forecast period. The packaging industry is anticipated to demonstrate persistently steady development at a considerable volume. The year on year demand for the aluminum foil market is expected to exceed 4%....Read More »
The Americas coating additives market size exceeded USD 1.60 billion in 2015. Rapid expansion in the infrastructure and the automobile industries has led to significant demand for the protective enamels in the region....Read More »
October : 2016The global aseptic packaging market size was USD 35.88 billion in 2015 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% over the forecast period. The rapid growth of end-use industries such as food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals in economies including China, India, Brazil and South Africa is ...Read More »
September : 2016The global liquid crystal polymer (LCP) films & laminates market size exceeded USD 100 million in 2015. The industry is characterized by growing preference for lightweight, sustainable materials in major end-use industries such as automotive, packaging & electronics....Read More »
July : 2016The global antiglare glass market is expected to show significant growth over the forecast period, on account of rising demand for antireflection and antiglare eyewear and lenses. The antiglare glass is made by layering the glass surface with an anti-reflective coating which helps to eli...Read More »
The global specialty and high performance films market size was USD 32.61 Billion in 2015. Rising demand for high tensile and durable packaging material is expected to drive product demand over the forecast period. Excellent mechanical strength and chemical resistance offered by these fi...Read More »
May : 2016Global waterproofing chemicals market is expected to witness growth on account of rising demand from various end-use industries including building & construction of residential and commercial buildings and landfills & tunnels. ...Read More »
April : 2016Asia Pacific thermoplastic elastomers market size was USD 4.63 billion in 2014. The market is anticipated to witness significant growth over the next seven years owing to increasing automotive production in countries such as China, India, Thailand and Indonesia. ...Read More »
April : 2016Global colored polyurethane (PU) foams market size was estimated at 4,437.7 kilo tons in 2014. Automobile manufacturers are finding alternatives to metal in vehicles in order to reduce overall vehicle weight and therefore enhance fuel efficiency....Read More »
April : 2016India fluoropolymer market size was USD 99.3 million in 2014 and is expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period owing to its increasing consumption in various sectors including chemicals & pharmaceuticals and electrical & electronics. ...Read More »
April : 2016The global wetsuits market size was valued at over USD 800 million in 2014.Wetsuit apparels, constituted of foamed neoprene, are frequently worn by deep-sea divers, surfers, canoeists, windsurfers, and others involved in water and wind related sports activities, as they offer abrasion re...Read More »
February : 2016Global fluoropolymers market size was 720.8 kilo tons in 2014. Rising demand for the polymer for manufacturing semiconductors which are used in electrical appliances including computers and smart phones is expected to drive growth. Growing electronics industry, particularly in China, Sou...Read More »
January : 2016Global thermoplastic elastomers market was 3.82 million tons in 2014. Increasing consumption across various applications such as footwear, consumer goods, electronics and construction has been instrumental in the global market growth over the last few years....Read More »
January : 2016Shift in trend to replace PVC (polyvinyl chloride) owing to growing environmental concerns in major end use industries such as automotive and construction around the world has been boosting the demand for TPOs (thermoplastic polyolefins) in the recent past. ...Read More »
May : 2015Shift in trend towards replacing metals, rubbers and polymers which are hazardous to the environment has been acting as one of the primary factors driving the demand for thermoplastic elastomers in the recent past. ...Read More »
May : 2015Fluorotelomers are primarily fluorocarbon based telomers or oligomers, manufactured by telomerization. Fluorotelomers find applications in fire fighting foams, food packaging, stain resistance and textiles. Fluorotelomers are also applied to food contact papers to enable them to be resis...Read More »
April : 2015Global liquid crystal polymers (LCP) market demand was 42.8 kilo tons in 2012. Rapid miniaturization of electronic components such as connectors and surface mount devices is expected to remain a key driving factor for global LCP market over the forecast period. Denser component packaging...Read More »
February : 2015Growing biomedical and pharmaceutical industry is expected to drive malic acid downstream potential market over the forecast period. Increasing malic acid derivatives demand in pharmaceutical industry is anticipated to fuel the market growth over the next six years. Malic acid derivative...Read More »
Positive outlook towards global paints & coatings market coupled with growing end-use specific coating materials demand is expected to drive specialty coatings growth....Read More »
Global increase in demand for polymeric foams coupled with growth of end-user industries such as infrastructure and appliances is expected remain a key driving factor for blowing agents market over the next six years....Read More »
Global fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars market has witnessed significant growth on account of increasing hard infrastructure construction in emerging markets of Asia Pacific and Latin America. FRP rebars are comprised of reinforcement fibers and polymer resin matrix mix. Glass, as a...Read More »
Growing cement concrete demand possessing high workability & fluidity properties along with low water requirement has led to superplasticizers market growth. Improving global infrastructure coupled with technological advancements in terms of rapid and durable constructions is expecte...Read More »
Increasing demand for sustainable polymers and growing application scope are expected to remain key driving factors for the bio based polymethylmetahcrylate (PMMA) market. Volatile petrochemical prices coupled with depleting fossil fuel reserves is expected to significantly augment bio P...Read More »
Increasing infrastructure spending coupled with escalating demand for high performance and durable coating materials for construction components is expected to drive global architectural coatings market....Read More »
Global polyvinylidene fluoride market (PVDF) is expected to witness growth on account of increasing demand for semiconductors, wire and cable insulation and artificial membrane in biomedical science. PVDF has applications in industrial processes and scientific research owing to its prope...Read More »
Global Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) market is expected to witness growth on account increasing application in aerospace, food processing, chemical processing and electrical & electronics industries. FEP exhibits properties such as corrosion resistance, high dielectric strengt...Read More »
Global fluoroelastomer market is expected to witness substantial growth owing to increasing use in automobile industry due to superior sealing and mechanical properties as well as superior heat resistance. Rising demand from aerospace industry for specialized fluoroelastomer products inc...Read More »
Global indium tin oxide market (ITO) is expected to rise over the forecast period on account of growing demand from end use industries such as electronic sector along with construction industry....Read More »
Growing manufacturing textile industry is expected to drive global anticrease agent market over the forecast period. Increasing urbanization is further augmenting the textile industry modernization owing to which global anticrease agent market is expected to witness a healthy growth over...Read More »
Global asphalt additives market is anticipated to witness significant growth over the next seven years due to surging demand from construction industry. Chemicals or substances that are added to the asphalt in order to alter the final outcome of concrete are known as asphalt additives. B...Read More »
Global flame resistant fabric market is expected to grow over the forecast period on account of increasing demand from chemical and oil & gas industries. Chemical and oil & gas industries extensively use flame resistant fabric for safety of workers owing to high accident risk in ...Read More »