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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 global conductive silicone market is projected to reach USD 4.46 Billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 7.2% between 2016 and 2021. This growth is fueled by the high potential from the power generation & distribution, photovoltaic, and LED industry in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle-East & Africa region.
The global potting compound market size, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 3.13 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 3.7% between 2016 and 2021. The high demand from the electronics industry, increasing miniaturization of electronic devices and continuous new product launches and expansion activities undertaken by different companies are the key factors for the growth of the global potting compound market.
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 PMI foam market and other High Performance Foam Core (HPFC) market is estimated to grow from USD 43.1 Million in 2015 to USD 77.1 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 10.2% between 2016 and 2021. The base year considered for the study is 2015 and the market size is forecast from 2016 to 2021. The report estimates the market size and future growth potential of the PMI foam market and other HPFC market across different segments such as application and region.
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 epoxy coatings market is estimated to reach USD 33.97 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of over 5.22% between 2016 and 2021. The drivers identified for the epoxy coatings market are growth in application areas, increased demand for waterborne epoxy coatings, and growing demand from developing nations.
The global mooring inspection market is projected to reach USD 362.5 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2015 to 2020. The market will grow due to the regulatory requirements for periodic inspection and rising concerns towards increasing mooring safety. Among all technology segment, the close visual inspection segment is the most popular and fastest-growing segment owing to its reliability in the inspection process. It is considered as the most reliable inspection technique and is commonly used in mooring inspection process.
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 adhesion promoters market was valued at USD 2.51 Billion in 2015, and is projected to reach USD 3.64 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.4% between 2016 and 2021. The global adhesion promoters market has been categorized on the basis of type, application, and region. In terms of value, the silane segment led the global adhesion promoters market in 2015. The adhesion promoters market is categorized on the basis of application into plastics & composites, paints & coatings, rubber, adhesives, metals, and others. Innovations in advanced composites and multilayer packaging have increased the demand of adhesion promoters in the plastics & composites application.
The global polymer filler market is estimated to reach USD 53.10 Billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 3.3% between 2015 and 2020. The rising demand of organic fillers such as natural fibers, wood flour, and hemp has forced automotive, construction, and packaging industries of various countries to initiate the use of polymer fillers. High-quality optical properties, improved impact strength, and ability to replace expensive plastic resins make it the preferred material for various applications.
The global semi-automatic filling equipment and manual filling equipment market was valued at USD 3.39 Billion in 2014 and is projected to reach USD 4.52 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2015 and 2020. Filling equipment is critical for all filling lines. Based on type, the filling equipment market is classified into semi-automatic filling equipment and manual filling equipment. The semi-automatic filling equipment segment held the largest share in 2014.
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 global high purity alumina (HPA) market was valued at USD 1.73 Billion in 2014, and is projected to reach USD 5.09 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 20.1% from 2015 to 2020. Increase in demand of HPA in varied applications, such as LED, semiconductor, phosphor, and sapphire, among others is fueling the growth of this market.
The tackifier market is projected to reach USD 3.56 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2015 to 2020. The key factor responsible for the growth of the tackifiers market is the increased demand from the adhesives industry. The tackifiers market in Asia-pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR between 2015 and 2020. The economies in China and India have witnessed growth, fuelled by the increased construction activities and investments in the expansion or upgradation of manufacturing facilities.
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 market size of magnetic materials is estimated to have been USD 55.52 Billion in 2014, and is projected to reach USD 96.00 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 9.6% between 2015 and 2020. In this report, 2014 is considered as the base year and forecast period is 2015–2020. The global magnetic materials market has been segmented on the basis of type, application, and region.
The two part adhesive market size is estimated to reach USD 6.23 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.5%. The market is driven by rising use of adhesive in the vehicles for weight reduction. As the automotive industry uses lightweight materials such as plastics, composites, and aluminum, which ultimately demand better adhesive material for bonding. So, it is a prime factor for the growth of two component adhesive, globally.
The coated steel market is estimated to grow from USD 20.62 Billion in 2015 to USD 26.68 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 5.30% between 2015 and 2020. The coated steel industry is witnessing moderate growth because of demand from end-use industries. Coated steel is largely used in building & construction and appliances industries.
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 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 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.
The global renewable chemicals market is estimated to be USD 49.0 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 84.3 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 11.47% between 2015 and 2020. The renewable chemicals market has been majorly segmented into alcohols, platform chemicals, and biopolymers. The alcohols accounts for more than 80.0% of the renewable chemicals market, in terms of value in 2015 and the same trend is projected to continue during the forecast period.
Dispensing systems are material dispensing equipment with applications in a wide range of industries, such as chemicals, healthcare & pharmaceutical, industry & manufacturing, food & beverages, electronics, automotive, and construction, among others. The global dispensing systems market, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 40.5 Billion by 2020 from USD 31.5 Billion in 2015, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2015 to 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 high temperature coatings market, along with its applications, witnessed a moderate to high growth in the past few years and is likely to continue so in the in the coming years. This growth is mainly driven by the growing application sectors of power & chemical plants and oil & gas, metal processing, cookware, stoves, and automotive industries in Asia-Pacific. The high temperature coatings market size, in terms of value, is estimated to reach USD 4.24 Billion by 2020 at a firm CAGR of over 4.56% 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 silica fume market was valued at USD 430.87 Million in 2014, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of about 4.22% between 2015 and 2020 to reach USD 563.09 Million by 2020. The global silica fume market has been witnessing substantial growth in the past few years. Silica fume is added to concrete, which is used in the building and construction industry. There has been an increase in demand for silica fume from this industry, as it provides high corrosion resistance, high strength, and durability. There is a high demand for silica fume in Middle East & Africa and Asia-Pacific, where it is used in the construction of metro-lines, tunnels, and high-rise buildings. Another driver of the market is the increasing demand of silicon in the solar industry, as production of silica fume (a by-product of the silicon smelting process) is tied to silicon production.
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.
Dimethyl ether (DME), also known as methoxy methane, is a colorless and odorless gas. It has low boiling point and is generated from various raw materials such as natural gas, methanol, coal, and biomass. DME is a substitute of energy fuels, as it has no sulfur content. It has a variety of applications in numerous segments. It is used in the chemical and petrochemical industries as a solvent. Dimethyl Ether (DME): A projected value of USD 9.7 Billion by 2020, signifying firm annualized growth of 19.65% between 2015 and 2020.
The market size of phosphorus & derivatives is projected to reach USD 75.9 Billion by 2020 from USD 61.9 Billion in 2014, at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2015 and 2020. The high growth of the industry is mainly due to increase in demand from application industries such as fertilizers, detergent, the food industry, water treatment chemicals, metal finishing, and flame retardants material.
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.