Showing posts with label Specialty and Bio-based Polymers. Show all posts
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Thursday, 12 March 2020

Specialty Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market is Expected to Reach USD 768.1 Million by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

12-Mar-2020: The global specialty nitrile butadiene rubber market size is expected to reach USD 768.1 million by 2025 expanding at a CAGR of 4.2%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Carboxylated NBR is expected to have a high market penetration on account of providing excellent resistance to oils and non-polar solvents. The demand for carboxylated NBR is likely to be driven by its ability to successfully replace polyurethane in the printing rubber roller application and to blend with various substances for durability, release, and temperature. Rising application of printing rubber rollers in abrasive products, glass industries, and conveying equipment is projected to drive the market growth.

Specialty Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market

Extensive usage of fillers in polymer processing for enhancing the mechanical properties as a result of rising awareness among buyers in automotive and construction sectors is projected to increase the demand for NBR. Gains in extrusion and calendaring segments in emerging economies including China and India on account of growing automotive and construction sectors are expected to fuel the product demand. Furthermore, application growth of gloves and masking tapes as a result of implementation of safety standards in the global manufacturing sector is expected to play a vital role in boosting the product usage in near future.

In depth research report on Specialty Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market

Further key findings from the study suggest:

·       Increasing demand for plastic components across several end-use applications, such as packaging, automotive, medical devices, and home appliances, will drive the market

·       In terms of revenue, liquid NBR segment is projected to ascend at a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period

·       Carboxylated NBR was the dominant segment in 2018 and accounting for the largest share of the global specialty NBR market

·       Extrusion & calendering application segment dominated the market in 2018 and accounted for a share of 49.8%

·       Well-established automotive industry coupled with growing automotive aftermarket in U.S. is estimated to propel gear, friction bearing, and bushes applications. This is likely to fuel the product demand

·       Zeon Corporation, JSR Corporation, and Lanxess AG are projected to remain the key market leaders over the projected period

·       Product innovation and partnerships with buyers for the development of customized products are projected to remain critical success factors for the industry participants

Grand View Research has segmented the global specialty Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market on the basis of product, application, and region:

Specialty NBR Product Outlook (Volume, Thousand Tons; Revenue, USD Thousand, 2014 - 2025)

·       Carboxylated NBR

·       Bimodal Nitrile Rubber

·       Liquid NBR

Specialty NBR Application Outlook (Volume, Thousand Tons; Revenue, USD Thousand, 2014 - 2025)

·       Carboxylated NBR

·       Printing Rubber Rollers

·       Extrusion & Calendering

·       Injection Molding

·       Adhesive, Sealant & Mastic

·       Bimodal NBR

·       Printing Rubber Rollers

·       Extrusion & Calendering

·       Polymeric Plasticizers

·       Phenolic Resins Modifier

·       Adhesive, Sealant & Mastic

·       Liquid NBR

·       Polymeric Plasticizers

·       Phenolic Resins Modifier

·       Processing Aid

·       Adhesive, Sealant & Mastic

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About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is the U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, the company offers market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries including technology, chemicals, materials, healthcare and energy.

For more market analysis reports, please visit: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/

Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Concrete Reinforcing Fiber Market Hit USD 3.21 Billion by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

15-Jan-2020: The global concrete reinforcing fiber market size is expected to reach USD 3.21 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for lightweight non-corrosive materials from construction industry is expected to drive growth in the forthcoming years.

Concrete Reinforcing Fiber Market

The advantages offered by the reinforcing fibers in concrete includes widening of joint spacing and reduction in slab thickness. In addition, they also reduce the spalling at joint edges and save the overall development and maintenance cost. These benefits are expected to augment the demand for the product from heavy load operating structures, such as runways, aircraft, and warehouses.

Rising utilization of high-performance concrete is anticipated to have a positive impact on the growth of the concrete reinforcing fiber market. Increasing substitution of steel fibers with plastic in a bid to decrease the overall structure weight is anticipated to boost the product sales in the forthcoming years.

Market players are actively involved in research and development for the production of fibers for reinforcement purposes. They lay high emphasis on manufacturing advanced reinforcing fiber products with varying sizes and properties. However, fluctuating raw material prices is supposed to be a significant concern for the manufacturers over the forecast period.

 In depth research report on Concrete Reinforcing Fiber Market

Further key findings from the report suggest:

·       Steel accounted for 41.3% market share in terms of volume in 2017 owing to the increasing demand in replacement of traditional steel reinforced concrete in crack prone structures, such as canals, dams, and water storage tanks

·       Basalt fiber is expected to register a CAGR of 7.4% from 2018 to 2025, on account of properties of the product, such as high damping and radio transparency

·       Consumption of the product in infrastructure construction is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.9% in terms of revenue, from 2018 to 2025 due to increasing government spending on urban planning and management

·       Asia Pacific accounted for 33.8% of the global revenue in 2017 owing to heavy investments in railway, highway, and road infrastructure expansion and residential construction by governments

·       Major players operating in the concrete reinforcing fiber market focus on integration to engage in the production of raw materials including synthetic materials and fibers obtain a competitive edge

Grand View Research has segmented the global concrete reinforcing fiber market on the basis of product, application, and region:

Concrete Reinforcing Fiber Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

·       Polyethylene

·       Polypropylene

·       Steel

·       Basalt

·       Others

Concrete Reinforcing Fiber Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

·       Infrastructure

·       Residential & Commercial

·       Industrial

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About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is the U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, the company offers market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries including technology, chemicals, materials, healthcare and energy.

For more market analysis reports, please visit: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/

Thursday, 27 June 2019

Global Sebacic Acid Market Growth, SWOT Analysis , Trends & Forecast (2018 – 2025)

27-June-219: The global sebacic acid market size is projected to reach USD 327.3 million by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The global market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for new and improved cosmetics and rising demand for bio-degradable polymers in automotive, packaging, and other industries is driving market. Sebacic acid is one of the most popular cosmetic ingredients, as it is classified under non-hazardous chemicals and has multiple properties to suit skin care products, such as sun-screens, foundations, and concealers.


Rising demand for cosmetics and increasing awareness about these products, mainly through social media, has led to the growth of the sebacic acid market. Asia Pacific leads the global market owing to increasing population and urbanization along with rapid industrialization. The region is anticipated to maintain its dominance due to affordable infrastructure and cheap labor. Asian countries like China and India are among the leading exporters of the chemical. India, with its favorable climatic conditions, is also one of the largest producers of castor seeds and thus of its derivatives including sebacic acid.

In depth research report on Sebacic Acid Market

Further key findings from the study suggest:

·       Global sebacic acid volume is projected to reach nearly 40 kilo tons by 2025, with growth driven by a positive outlook on end-use industries, such as lubricants, cosmetics, and metal working

·       In terms of revenue, the cosmetics segment is projected to ascend at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2018 to 2025 due to escalating demand for personal care and hygiene products

·       Polymer manufacturing led the application segment in 2017 and accounted for 28.5% of the global revenue

·       Some of the prominent companies in the global sebacic acid market include Arkema, Inc.; Hokoku Corp.; Sebacic India Ltd.; and Jayant Agro-Organics Ltd.

·       Most of these companies are targeting regional supremacy by entering into collaborations with cosmetic and oil companies.

Grand View Research has segmented the global sebacic acid market on the basis of application and region:

Sebacic Acid Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

·       Polymers

·       Cosmetics

·       Lubricants

·       Others (Metal Working Fluids, Paints & Coatings, etc.)

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About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, the company offers market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries including technology, chemicals, materials, healthcare and energy.

For more market analysis reports, please visit: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/

Thursday, 11 April 2019

Agricultural Fumigants Market Hit USD 1.25 billion by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc

11-April-2019: The global agricultural fumigants market size is projected to reach USD 1.25 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period. Increasing demand of chloropicrin, 1,3-dichloropropene, phosphine, and metam sodium globally are the key driving forces for the market.

Agricultural Fumigants Market

It is recommended to have professional applicators due to the hazardous characteristics of majority of the fumigants, especially dimethyl sulfide and chloropicrin. In economies that are majorly dependent on agricultural services and practices, the applicators are more often than not, government-appointed, or manufacturer deputed depending upon the nature of availability.

The importance of these products in reducing post-harvest losses is anticipated to be a key driver for the agricultural fumigants market. According to a report submitted by the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been observed that over one-third of food is wasted or lost due to improper storage. Reducing these losses may lower the pressure on agriculture industry to meet the dietary requirements of a growing population. Moreover, it shall also reduce the exploitation of other sustainable natural resources.

Fumigants that belong to the family of insecticides have been approved for the storage of food grains by the World Health Organization. The organization also carries out annual reviews to assess the toxicity of the existing products as well as the new products introduced in the market. The post-harvest phase, including storage and transportation, involves the use of fumigants for reducing storage losses.

In depth research report on Agricultural Fumigants Market

Further key findings from the report suggest:

·       Although applications, such as warehousing and transportation hold a dominant market share, soil-based applications are projected to register a CAGR of 4.3% over the forecast period

·       Liquid form of the product was the most widely used with around 35,000 tons used in 2017

·       Majority of essential fumigants are organometallic derivatives obtained from chemicals, such as methylamine, carbon disulfide, methanethiol, and caustic soda

·       Manufacturers such as BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel have integrated their operations by combining the manufacturing their chlor-alkali products along with formulating fumigants

·       Some of the key participants in agricultural fumigants market are Arkema, Syngenta AG, Dow AgroSciences, and UPL among others. Regulations play vital role in shaping dynamics of companies, wherein new policies directly influence a company’s R&D purpose and introduction of new product classes.

Grand View Research has segmented the global agricultural fumigants market on the basis of products, application, form, and region:

Agricultural Fumigants Product Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

·       1,3 Dichloropropene

·       Chloropicrin

·       Dimethyl Disulfide

·       Methyl Bromide

·       Metam Potassium

·       Metam Sodium

·       Phosphine

·       Others

Agricultural Fumigants Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

·       Soil

·       Others

Agricultural Fumigants Form Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

·       Solid

·       Liquid

·       Gas

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About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, the company offers market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries including technology, chemicals, materials, healthcare and energy.

For more market analysis reports, please visit: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/

Monday, 4 February 2019

Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Hit USD 4.25 billion by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

5-February-2019: The global polylactic acid (PLA) market size is expected to reach USD 4.25 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., registering a 20.6% CAGR during the forecast period. Wide utilization of the product in various industries including packaging, agriculture, transport, electronics, and textiles in emerging economies such as China, India, and Indonesia are is a key factor driving industry growth.


Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market

Polylactic acid is used to produce engineering plastics and microwaveable containers, including food containers and disposable cutlery. Several beneficial properties, such as better aesthetic appeal, good resistance to oil and grease, and better printability, have resulted in significant use of PLA for manufacturing food packaging products.

The transport sector is likely to witness a steady decline in prices of automotive parts on account of increasing use of PLA in car interiors such as dashboards, seats, and bumpers, as it has the ability to reduce weight and increase toughness. The overall rising production of bioplastics and their increasing penetration in various applications in order to reduce greenhouse gases and decrease the dependence on petroleum sources is projected to have a positive impact on the polylactic acid market.

PLA packaging provides an environment-friendly solution and helps in enhancing the appearance of the final product. It has become an essential part of green packaging of various food products, which will help in improving its growth prospects over the forecast period. Growing usage of bioplastics in flexible packaging is expected to fuel industry expansion.

In depth research report on Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market

Further key findings from the report suggest:

·       The packaging application dominated the overall polylactic acid (PLA) market with a volume-based industry share of 35.71% in 2017; by revenue, the segment is anticipated to account for a share of over 35.0% the same year

·       PLA has a high bio-based content and is biodegradable or compostable in nature. Emerging bioplastic applications, coupled with favorable regulations toward the use of bio-based materials, are expected to give an impetus to the global PLA market over the forecast period

·       The North America PLA market is expected to be driven by growing demand for bioplastics and addition of new manufacturing facilities. Additionally, the regional market is characterized by high demand for sustainability, which has resulted in a quest for sustainability in packaging as well

·       The overall bioplastics demand in North America is also expected to be spurred by initiatives for promoting environment-friendly products by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

·       The global industry is characterized by accreditation of the product, mergers and acquisitions, distribution and branding, and product development and innovation to improve the market share of manufacturers

·       Some of the key companies present in the industry are BASF SE, Danimer Scientific, Futerro, NatureWorks LLC, Synbra Technology BV, Hitachi Ltd., Sulzer Ltd., Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co., Ltd., Thyssenkrupp AG, and Teijin Ltd.

Grand View Research has segmented the global polylactic acid (PLA) market on the basis of product and region:

Polylactic Acid Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

·       Packaging

·       Agriculture

·       Transport

·       Electronics

·       Textiles

·       Others

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About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, the company offers market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries including technology, chemicals, materials, healthcare and energy.

For more market analysis reports, please visit: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/