Market Trends

Construction Expenditures in China to Grow 8.5% Annually

July 30, 2013

Construction expenditures in China are expected to rise 8.5% per year in real terms through 2017, according to a new report.

Aircraft, Engine and Parts Manufacturing Industry Revenue to Rise

July 30, 2013

Revenue for the aircraft, engine and parts manufacturing industry is expected to rise slightly in the five years to 2018.

China Surpasses U.S. as Top Smartphone Market

July 19, 2013

China will displace the U.S. as the largest smartphone market this year, according to a new study from ABI Research.

China Structural Adhesive Output Remains Strong

July 17, 2013

In 2007-2011, China’s output of structural adhesives presented a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%, higher than the growth rate of 13.6% of the adhesive industry in the same period.

Global Microspheres Market to Reach $5.2 billion by 2018

July 8, 2013

The increasing demand for efficiency and materials with superior structural properties are expected to drive the global microspheres market to $5.2 billion by 2018.

Market Trends: Developing Regions Drive Global Adhesives and Sealants Demand

Developed regions including Europe, Japan and the U.S. have long represented major markets for adhesives.

July 1, 2013

Developed regions including Europe, Japan, and the U.S. have long represented major markets for adhesives.

Strategic Solutions: Macro Outlook for Adhesives and Sealants

For 2013, ChemQuest expects volume to increase slightly.

A. Todd Muhleman

July 1, 2013

Current government austerity policies in the U.S. and Europe appear to be lowering GDP through reduced government spending and increased taxes. At the same time, central banks in developed countries around the world continue efforts to boost economic growth with unprecedented accommodative monetary policies.

Smartphone Revenue in China Increasing Nearly 50% Annually

July 1, 2013

Revenue for the smartphone manufacturing industry in China has been increasing at an average annual rate of 48.8% in the past five years, according to a new report.

Pent-Up Demand to Aid Auto Industry Growth in 2013

The past five years were tumultuous for the global car and automobile manufacturing industry.

June 17, 2013

This year, pent-up demand will reportedly aid industry revenue growth, estimated at 2.1%, thus bringing overall revenue to an estimated $2.3 trillion.