Market Trends

Asia-Pacific Driving Plasticizer Demand

The plasticizer industry in Asia-Pacific reportedly accounted for about 59% of global demand in 2016.

August 11, 2017

The demand for plasticizers is projected to increase to about 9.75 billion tonnes worldwide until 2024.

Hybrid Adhesives and Hybrid Sealants Market to Be Worth $7.54 Billion

The Asia Pacific hybrid adhesives and sealants market is expected to lead during the forecast period.

August 10, 2017

The hybrid adhesives and hybrid sealants market is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2016 to $7.54 billion by 2022.

Auto Adhesive Market to Rise Nearly 9%

Growth is reportedly due to the average usage of adhesives being between 13-18kg per vehicle.

August 9, 2017

The global size of the adhesives in the automotive industry was estimated at around $4 billion in 2016.

Global Release Liners Market to Reach $93 Billion by 2022

Based on substrate type, the films segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022.

August 8, 2017

The global release liners market is projected to reach $93.02 billion by 2022.

Adhesive and Sealants Market to Rise 5%

Growing demand from applications, such as paper and packaging and building and construction is expected to fuel the growth of the adhesives and sealants market.

August 7, 2017

The adhesives and sealants market is expected to grow from $49.5 billion in 2016 to $63.5 billion by 2021.

Floor Adhesive Market to Grow 5%

These floorings are widely used in the healthcare, food, and automotive, among other industries.

August 4, 2017

The floor adhesive market is projected to grow from $8.54 billion in 2017 to $11.01 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.

Builder Confidence Remains Solid in July, Despite Slip

All three HMI components reportedly registered losses in July, but are still in solid territory.

July 31, 2017

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Industrial Coatings Market to Leap Nearly 6%

By end-use industry, the automotive OEM segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

July 27, 2017

The industrial coatings market is projected to reach $130.97 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 5.91% from 2017 to 2022.

High-Temperature Sealants Market to Be Worth $3.56 Billion by 2022

The high-temperature sealants market is witnessing moderate growth suggested to be due to their extreme temperature resistant properties, the increasing production of automobiles, and increasing demand from emerging economies.

July 21, 2017

The high-temperature sealants market was valued at $2.71 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach $3.56 billion by 2022.