Thursday, 16 May 2019

Chlor-Alkali Market worth 102.60 Billion USD by 2021


The report “Chlor-Alkali Market by Products (Caustic Soda, Chlorine, and Soda Ash), Applications (Alumina, EDC/PVC, Glass, Organic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Food, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment and Others) & Region – Global Forecast to 2021″, is estimated to grow from USD 78.72 Billion in 2016 to USD 102.60 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.4%. The market is driven by increasing demand for chlor-alkali products in emerging markets and high demand from the EDC/PVC, glass and alumina application segments.
Browse 251 market data Tables and 82 Figures spread through 268 Pages and in-depth TOC on “Chlor-Alkali Market”
“Caustic Soda had the largest demand among other chlor-alkali products”
Caustic soda has a wide range of applications in different end-use industries such as alumina refining, organic & inorganic chemicals, soaps & detergents, water treatment, and food and pulp & paper. Major challenges for the global caustic soda manufacturers include the high-energy costs and stringent environmental regulations. In India, there are high input costs, which make the local industry less competitive. However, there have been changes in the policies and it is expected that there will be positive outcome for the local caustic soda industry of India. The improving manufacturing industry globally will help increase the caustic soda demand in chemical and alumina applications. Soaps and detergents application, especially in India will drive the caustic soda market in the region.
Isocynates, textile, and glass are the fastest-growing end-use industries for chlor-alkali
EDC/PVC, food and pulp & paper, and glass are the largest applications of chlorine, caustic soda, and soda ash, respectively. These applications are the driving the overall chlor-alkali market. Among all the applications isocyanates, textiles, and glass are the fastest-growing applications for chlorine, caustic soda, and soda ash, respectively. The high demand of isocynates in manufacturing polyurethane plastics, pains, varnishes, and elastomers is driving the market for chlorine. Growing population, improving living standard, and increasing disposable income is driving the textile and glass industries, providing an impetus to caustic soda and soda ash markets.
“Rising demand in Asia-Pacific is the major growth driver for the chlor-alkali market“
In 2015, Asia-Pacific was the largest market for chlor-alkali products. The region is projected to register the highest growth rate, both in terms of value and volume, owing to high demand from emerging countries of the region. China is the largest chlor-alkali market globally with the highest demand. The region also drives the market owing to the presence of emerging markets, availability of raw materials, and lower labor costs.
The key companies profiled in this market research report are Olin Corporation (U.S.), Solvay (Belgium), Tata Chemicals Limited (India), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (U.S.), Axiall Corporation (U.S.), AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands), Formosa Plastic Corporation (Taiwan), Hanwha Chemical Corporation (Korea), Tosoh Corporation (Japan), Nirma Limited (India), and Tronox (U.S.).
The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the growth of the chlor-alkali market such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, products & services, key strategies, investments & expansions, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, collaborations, and recent developments associated with the market.

Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Blow Molding Resins Market worth 51.95 Billion USD by 2022


The report “Blow Molding Resins Market by Type (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyvinyl Terephthalate), Application (Packaging, Automotive & Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, The blow molding resins market is estimated at USD 36.67 Billion in 2017 and projected to reach USD 51.95 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2017 to 2022.
Browse 156 Tables and 43 Figures spread through 164 Pages and in-depth TOC on “Blow Molding Resins Market”
The growth of the blow molding resins market can be attributed to the increasing consumption of blow molding resins in the packaging, food & beverages, and pharmaceutical industries. Blow molded products possess excellent stiffness and Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR), high load melt strength, and excellent rigidity. Such properties enable the use of these resins for blow molding applications.
Among types, the polyethylenesegment of the blow molding resins market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period from 2017 to 2022
Based on type, the blow molding resins market has been segmented into polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, and others. Among types, the polyethylene segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period from 2017 to 2022. The increased use of blow molding resins in various applications can be attributed to their high stiffness and Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR), high load melt strength, and excellent rigidity.
The packaging application segment of the blow molding resins market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017 and 2022
Based on the application, the blow molding resins market has been segmented into packaging, automotive & transportation, construction & infrastructure, and others. The packaging segment is projected to be fastest-growing application segment during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is attributed to the increasing use of blow molded products to package pharmaceutical, food & beverages, cosmetics, and industrial products, such as chemicals, acids, and lubricants.
Automotive & transportation is projected to be the second largest market for blow molding resins during the forecast period. High demand for blow molding resins to produce automobile parts, such as panes and railings, bumper supports, fenders, mudguards, door locking systems, consoles, garnish pillars, cockpit systems, and fuel tanks is expected to fuel the growth of the segment.
The Asia Pacific blow molding resins market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Based on region, the blow molding resins market has been segmented into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The Asia Pacific blow molding resins market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the Asia Pacific blow molding resins market can be attributed to the presence of the leading blow molding resins producers in the region. Moreover, the growing demand for blow molding resins in packaging applications, such as pharmaceutical and food & beverage products in countries, such as China, Japan, and India also contribute to the growth of the Asia Pacific blow molding resins market.
Exxon Mobil (US), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), DowDuPont (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), INEOS (Switzerland), Solvay (Belgium), Formosa Plastics (Taiwan), Chevron (US), Eastman (US), China Petroleum (China), and Reliance Industries (India), among others are the key players operating in the blow molding resins market.

Microporous Insulation Market worth $165 million by 2023


The report “Microporous Insulation Market by Product Type (Rigid boards & panels, flexible panels, machined parts, moldable products), Application (Industrial, Energy & Power, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive), and Region – Global Forecast to 2023″ The microporous insulation market size is projected to reach USD 165 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.7%, from an estimated USD 132 million, in 2018.
Browse 106 market data Tables and 37 Figures spread through 138 Pages and in-depth TOC on “Microporous Insulation Market”
The flexible panels product type segment of the market is projected to register the highest CAGR, in terms of value, during the forecast period.
 The flexible panels product type segment is projected to register the highest CAGR, in terms of value, between 2018 and 2023. This is because flexible panels exhibit excellent dimensional stability and improved mechanical resistance against vibration and impact. They are energy-efficient and can be conveniently handled and transported. In addition, its growing demand from various applications, such as pipelines in the oil & gas sector; fuel cells in energy & power sector; filler materials in heat shield in the aerospace & defense sector; passive fire protection; vessel & reactors in the industrial sector; and others.
The aerospace & defense application segment of the microporous insulation market is projected to register the highest CAGR, in terms of value, between 2018 and 2023.
 The aerospace & defense application segment is projected to register the highest CAGR, in terms of value, between 2018 and 2023. The demand for microporous insulation is increasing in the aerospace application due to increasing demand for light-weight materials, which in turn, saves the fuel consumed during operation of an aircraft. In addition, the use of microporous insulation provides high performance and helps to meet the space and weight specifications in the aerospace sector. It is the most demanding sector in terms of performance & reliability due to operational and safety reasons.  
Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR, in terms of value, in the microporous insulation market, between 2018 and 2023.
The microporous insulation market has been studied for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific region is projected to register the highest CAGR, in terms of value, during the forecast period. The growth of the microporous insulation market in the region is attributed to the rising awareness about the benefits of microporous insulation materials and growing industrialization and infrastructure development in the region. In addition, increase in the demand for energy, power, metal, and automobiles is also expected to drive the market.
The key players in the microporous insulation market include Promat International N.V. (Belgium), Morgan Advanced Materials plc (UK), Isoleika S. Coop. (Spain), Unicorn Insulations Ltd. (China), Guangzhou Huineng Environmental Protection Materials Co., Ltd. (SILTHERM) (China), Johns Manville (US), Nichias Corporation (Japan), ThermoDyne (US), Unifrax (US), and Elmelin Ltd. (UK).  


Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Factors that Affect on the Waste Heat Recovery System Market in Upcoming Years


The market size of waste heat recovery (WHR) system was USD 44.14 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 65.87 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.90% between 2016 and 2021. The major players adopted key strategies such as supply contract and agreements to increase their market share and revenue. Other major growth strategies adopted by WHRS manufacturers are acquisitions and partnership & collaboration that help the company strengthen their position in the WHR system market.
Major players operating in the WHR system market are ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), Amec Foster Wheeler (U.K.), Ormat Technologies Inc. (U.S.), General Electric Co. (U.S.), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan), Echogen Power Systems Inc. (U.S.), Econotherm Ltd. (U.K.), Thermax Limited (India), Siemens AG (Germany), and Cool Energy Inc. (Colorado).
Ormat Technologies Inc. (U.S.) is one of the leading WHR system manufacturers, globally. The company has been focusing on supply contracts to maintain its leading position in the market. For instance, in November 2014, Ormat Technologies secured a contract of USD22.3 million from Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (U.S.) for engineering, procurement, and construction at the Kern River Gas Transmission Company’s Veyo natural gas compressor station in southern Utah. This contract included installation of air-cooled Ormat Energy Converter, which will generate power using the recovered heat.
Amec Foster Wheeler (U.K.) is another major player in the WHR system market. The company has been focusing on supply contracts as part of its strategic development activities. In April 2016, Amec Foster Wheeler secured a contract from Cleco Corporation (U.S.) to design and supply a complete 50 MWe power island in Louisiana, US. This waste heat generated from the production of carbon black, used in items such as tires and industrial rubber products will be used to produce steam, which will in turn create electricity that can be sold and sent to the grid. This contract included supplying the power plant’s major equipment, including steam turbine generator, WHR steam generator, feedwater heater, condenser, deaerator, pumps, and cooling tower.
This report provides a detailed analysis of the WHR system market and segments the same on the basis application, end-use industry, and region. Based on application, the market has been segmented into preheating, steam & electricity generation, and others. Based on end-use industry, the market has been segmented as petroleum refining, metal production, cement, chemical, paper & pulp, and others. Based on region, the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.

Paper is the key end-use industry for CHPTAC


Increased use of paper and paper products with the increasing modernization and industrialization drives the paper industry in Asia-Pacific, making it an attractive market for CHPTAC. China’s paper industry drives the market for CHPTAC in the country with China being the largest market. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market for CHPTAC, followed by Europe and North America which are growing at almost the same pace. The U.S., Thailand, and China are the world’s largest markets for CHPTAC in various end-use industries which include paper, water treatment, oil & gas, etc. Moreover, China and India are projected to be the fastest-growing economies between 2015 and 2020. The U.S. accounted for largest share of the CHPTAC market for starch modification. The U.S. is one of the largest producers of corn and maize for which it is one of the key producers of modified starch, which makes it the largest market for CHPTAC.
The paper industry in the developed and developing counties offers growth opportunities. Supported by favorable growth in a number of end-use industries with small shares in the personal care, textile, dye, chemicals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics of CHPTAC, the overall CHPTAC market remains attractive during the forecast period.
The top countries in terms of demand of CHPTAC are U.S., Thailand, China, and the Netherlands, among others.
The market for CHPTAC (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride is growing at an average pace, with Asia-Pacific leading in terms of demand, followed by Europe and North America. The CHPTAC industry is segmented by its end-use industries which include paper, textile, water treatment, oil & gas, and others (personal care, dye, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals). The paper industry accounts for the maximum share of CHPTAC produced globally. In terms of volume, the CHPTAC market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.3% between 2015 and 2020. The fastest-growing application of CHPTAC is projected to register a growth rate of 3.7% during the forecast period.
This report follows both top-down and bottom-up approaches to estimate and forecast the CHPTAC market by volume and value. This report focuses on the CHPTAC market by its end-use industry and region.

Friday, 10 May 2019

Anionic Surfactants Market worth 20.10 Billion USD by 2022


The report “Anionic Surfactants Market by Type (LAS, Lignosulfonates, AES/FAS, Alkyl Sulfates/Ether Sulfates, Sarcosinates, Alpha Olefin Sulfonates, Phosphate Esters), Application (Home Care, Personal Care, Oil & Gas, Construction), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, The global anionic surfactants market is estimated at USD 16.36 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 20.10 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.2%. Anionic surfactants are widely used in cleaning and related products such as detergents, soaps, cleaners, shampoos, and hand washes. These are among the largest application areas of surfactants due to which anionic surfactants account for the majority of share of the overall surfactants market. The rising number of applications in home care, personal care, oil & gas, construction, textiles, agriculture, and food processing industries is driving the anionic surfactants market. The growing demand for detergents and cosmetics is also driving the market.
Browse 90 market data Tables and 28 Figures spread through 124 Pages and in-depth TOC on “Anionic Surfactants Market “
Home care application accounted for the largest share in 2017.
The home care segment is projected to be the largest market for anionic surfactants from 2017 to 2022, owing to the rapid growth of the chemical industry in Asia Pacific. Factors such as rising disposable incomes, rising living standards, flexible government taxation policies, rapid technological advancements in products, and product offerings by major international and domestic players at competitive prices are few of the major factors driving the market for chemicals. This, in turn, is driving the anionic surfactants market in the home care application.
Lignosulfonates is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the anionic surfactants market.
Lignosulfonates are widely used in the construction industry as a concrete additive. The construction industry is witnessing high growth in almost all the regions such as the Middle East and Asia Pacific, especially in countries such as China, India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, among others. The growth in the housing and infrastructure sectors (hotels, stadium, and restaurants) in Asia Pacific is contributing to the demand for lignosulfonates in the region.
Asia Pacific was the largest anionic surfactants market in 2017.
In Asia Pacific, China was the largest market for anionic surfactants in 2017, wherein the market is driven by demand from industries such as home care, personal care, oil & gas, construction, and textiles, among others. The market players are undertaking various technological developments and expansions to meet the increasing demand and enhance profit margins. The market in this region has promising growth potential owing to the availability of low-cost raw materials. The presence of vast manufacturing industry, which includes textiles, paints, oil & gas, chemicals, cosmetics, and detergents, is also expected to drive the market in the region.
The global anionic surfactants market has a large number of market players; however, the market is led by some major players, such as AkzoNobel (Netherlands), BASF (Germany), Clariant (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), Evonik (Germany), Croda International (US), Stepan Company (US), Huntsman (US), Kao Corporation (Japan), and Galaxy Surfactants (India), among others.

Aroma Ingredients Market worth $2.83 billion by 2023



The report “Aroma Ingredients Market for Personal Care Industry by Type (Synthetic Ingredients, Natural Ingredients), Application (Fine Fragrances, Toiletries, and Cosmetics), and Region (APAC, Europe, North America) – Global Forecast to 2023″, The aroma ingredients market is projected to grow from USD 2.27 billion in 2018 to USD 2.83 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2018 and 2023. The increasing demand for personal care products, coupled with the change in lifestyles and consumer preferences is expected to drive the growth of the aroma ingredients market during the forecast period.
Browse 64 market data Tables and 41 Figures spread through 110 Pages and in-depth TOC on “Aroma Ingredients Market”
Based on type, the synthetic ingredients segment of the aroma ingredients market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, in terms of value from 2018 to 2023
Based on type, the aroma ingredients market has been segmented into synthetic ingredients and natural ingredients. The synthetic ingredients segment of the market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in terms of value during the forecast period. Synthetic ingredients are compounds artificially made through chemical reactions. They have characteristic odors as per their molecular structures. These are synthesized using various artificial chemicals primarily derived from coal tar and petroleum. Synthetic ingredients are less costly as well as consistent in quality and price, unlike natural ingredients. Hence the synthetic ingredients are the fastest-growing type of aroma ingredients.
Based on application, the fine fragrances segment is projected to lead the aroma ingredients market during the forecast period in terms of value
The fine fragrances segment is projected to lead the aroma ingredients market in terms of, a value between 2018 and 2023. Fine fragrance is a term used for products diluted with alcohol and contains a high concentration of aroma ingredients. Fine fragrances include major applications, such as perfumes, colognes, body mists, and deodorants. Aroma ingredients are the key compounds in fine fragrance formulations. The increasing demand for perfumes, colognes, deodorants, and body mists across the globe is expected to drive the demand for aroma ingredients in the fine fragrances application.
The European region is expected to be the largest market for aroma ingredients during the forecast period
The aroma ingredients market has been studied for 5 regions, namely, APAC, North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. The European region is projected to be the largest market for aroma ingredients during the forecast period due to the strong foothold of manufacturers of personal care products in the region. Aroma ingredients are the key compounds used in the formulation of various personal care products. The European region is also home for the leading manufacturers of aroma ingredients. The major countries driving the growth of the aroma ingredients market in the European region are France, Germany, Italy, and UK.
Some of the key players in the aroma ingredients market include Symrise (Germany), Takasago International Corporation (Japan), Sensient Technologies Corporation (US), MANE (France), Robertet SA (France), T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. (Japan), Frutarom (Israel), Givaudan (Switzerland), Firmenich SA (Switzerland), and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (US).

Non-Biodegradable Plastics to Lead Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market During Forecast Period

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness that the use of non-biodegradable plastics is leading to large amounts of plastic waste ...