Thursday 31 March 2016

Specialty Pulp And Paper Chemicals Market Research Report To 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.



Global Specialty Pulp And Paper Chemicals Market is expected to reach USD 25.71 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for specialty paper is expected to be a key driver for the market over the forecast period. Technology innovation, focusing on sustainable processes to minimize environmental impact is expected to be a critical factor for market development over the next six years.
Functional chemicals were the largest product segment with market revenue of USD 10.23 billion in 2013. Surging demand for pigmented, dyed and coated paper in industrial, consumer and art applications is expected to drive functional chemical demand over the forecast period. Bleaching chemicals were the second largest product segment with market revenue of USD 4.23 billion in 2013.


 Europe specialty pulp and paper chemicals market, by products, 2012 - 2020 (USD Million)
specialty-pulp-paper-chemicals-market
Further key findings from the study suggest:
  • Functional chemicals are expected to be fastest growing product segment, at an estimated CAGR of 4.7% from 2014 to 2020.
  • Process chemicals are expected to follow functional chemicals in terms of growth at an estimated CAGR of 4.3% from 2014 to 2020. Process chemicals are used to expedite and increase the overall efficiency of the process used for specialty paper manufacturing.
  • Europe was the largest market for specialty pulp and paper chemicals, accounting for 42.4% of market share in 2013. The market is expected to lose share to North America on account of mature paper market in Europe coupled with growing wood and pulp industry in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to be fastest growing market, at an estimated CAGR of 7.1% from 2014 to 2020 on account of growing retail market in Japan. Indonesia, China, India coupled with expansion of pulp and paper industry in Indonesia, China and South Korea.
  • Specialty pulp and paper chemicals market was consolidated, with key companies being BASF, Kemira, AkzoNobel, Ashland Hercules, Dow Chemicals, ONDEO Nalco accounting for 83.0% of market share in 2013.

For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global specialty pulp and paper chemicals market on the basis of product and region:
Specialty pulp and paper chemicals Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • Bleaching chemicals
            • Process chemicals
            • Functional chemicals
            • Basic chemicals
Specialty pulp and paper chemicals Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • North America
            • Europe
            • Asia Pacific
             • RoW

Wednesday 30 March 2016

Drilling Fluids Market Forecast, Industry Outlook, Market Demand, Share 2014 To 2020



The global market for drilling fluids is expected to reach USD 14.92 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing drilling activities mainly in South America and Asia Pacific is expected to drive the market for drilling fluids. Grand View Research also observes that depleting natural has been prompting industry players to shift their focus towards exploring and developing unconventional gas reserves which promotes the use of horizontal drilling and is expected to translate into enhanced fluid demand.
Water based fluids (WBF) were the most consumed drilling fluids around the world and accounted for 56% of the total market revenue in 2013. WBFs are also expected to be the fastest growing drilling fluid products, at an estimated CAGR of 8.8% from 2014 to 2020. WBFs were followed by oil-based fluids (OBF) which accounted for just over 30% of the total market for the same year. However, the growing environmental concerns regarding the use of OBFs in drilling activities is expected to hamper its market growth over the forecast period.


Further key findings from the study suggest:
  • The global market for drilling fluids was estimated to be USD 8.16 billion in 2013, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2014 to 2020.
  • North America continued its dominance in the global market and accounted for 55.5% of total market revenue in 2013. However, increasing drilling activities in Latin America and Asia Pacific is expected to boost the demand for drilling fluids in these two regions over the next six years. The demand for drilling fluids in Central and South America is expected to grow at an estimated CAGR of 10.3% from 2014 to 2020.
  • Drilling fluids are majorly used for onshore oil & gas drilling owing to large number of onshore oil and gas reserves around the world. Onshore oil & gas accounted for 71.6% of total market revenue in 2013. Increasing deep sea drilling activities in Gulf of Mexico, Brazil offshore and West Africa is expected to boost the demand for drilling fluids in offshore applications.
  • The global market for drilling fluids is highly concentrated as top four companies including Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes and Newpark accounted for over 70% of the total market in 2013. Weatherford International, Tetra Tech, Canadian Energy Services, China Oilfield and Anchor Drilling were amongst other significant market participants.

For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global drilling fluids market on the basis of product, application and region:
Global Drilling Fluids Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • Oil-Based Fluids (OBF)
            • Water-Based Fluids (WBF)
            • Synthetics-Based Fluids (SBF)

Global Drilling Fluids Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • Onshore
            • Offshore

Drilling Fluids Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • North America
            • Europe
            • Asia Pacific
            • Middle East & Africa
            • Central & South America

Tuesday 29 March 2016

Aerospace Plastics Market Forecast, Trends To 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.



The Global Aerospace Plastics Market is expected to reach USD 13.48 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. These plastics are preferred substitutes for aluminum and steel in the aviation industry mainly because of high performance and low weight which results in better fuel efficiency. Increasing passenger traffic across emerging markets is expected to boost the demand for new aircraft which in turn would augment the demand for aerospace plastics. In addition, the market will be further augmented by emerging trends in composites and nanocomposites.
Airframe and fuselage was the largest application segment accounting for 14,356.3 tons of aerospace plastics demand in 2013. Aerospace plastics are extensively used in cabin areas application owing to high pressure resistance properties and accounted for over 12,400 tons of aerospace demand in 2013.


Further key findings from the study suggest:
  • Global aerospace plastics demand was 51,146.5 tons in 2013 and is expected to reach 112,503.1 tons by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 12.0% from 2014 to 2020.
  • Europe was the largest regional market for aerospace plastics with revenue USD 3.45 billion in 2013. The presence of large aircraft manufacturers coupled with significant number of aerospace OEM’s is expected to boost the demand for plastics in the region. In addition, the region is also expected to witness significant growth, at an estimated CAGR of 8.0% from 2014 to 2020.
  • Military aircrafts are expected to witness fastest growth for plastics, at an estimated CAGR of 13.1% from 2014 to 2020, in terms of volume. Increasing security concerns worldwide are expected to drive demand in this segment.
  • Commercial and freighter aircrafts were the largest end use segment in 2013 with plastic demand of 36,392.9 tons owing to increased number of passengers opting for air transport coupled with increasing number of service providers. This segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2014 to 2020.
  • Key Companies in the market include Zoltek, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hexcel Corporation, SGL Carbon, and Toray Carbon Fibers America Inc.

For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global aerospace plastics market on the basis of application, end use and region:
Aerospace Plastics Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • Airframe and Fuselage
            • Wings and Rotor Blades
            • Empennage
            • Flight Deck and Cockpit
            • Cabin Areas
            • Others (Engine, Wing Box)
Aerospace Plastics End Use Applications Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • Commercial and Freighter Aircrafts
            • Military Aircrafts
            • Rotary Aircrafts
            • General Aviation
Aerospace Plastics Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2020)
            • North America
            • Europe
            • Asia Pacific
            • RoW

Market Report - Metallic Pigments Market Size, Company Share To 2022: Grand View Research, Inc.



The global Metallic Pigments Market is expected to reach USD 1.20 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Transitioning consumer preferences towards fashionable products with enhanced colors & brilliant visual effects is expected to remain a key driving factor for this market.
Technological advancements have introduced high luster & sparkling effects with increased durability for automotive OEM processing & paint refinishes. These odorless pigments are also widely utilized in other expanding end-use industries such as packaging, cosmetics & printing inks, particularly in emerging economies of China & India. Increasing consumer awareness regarding sustainability and environmental friendly nature of these pigments has also benefited the overall market.
Aluminum pigment emerged as the leading product segment and accounted for over one third of the total market volume in 2014. Copper pigments are expected to be the fastest growing product segment growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2015 to 2022.These pigments are rapidly gaining popularity on account of their ability to impart a unique gold-bronze effect to various substrates.

U.S. Metallic Pigments Market revenue by product, 2012-2022, (USD Million)
U.S. Metallic Pigments Market
Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Global metallic pigments market demand was 153.8 kilo tons in 2014 and is expected to reach 228.6 kilo tons by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.4%from 2015 to 2022.
  • Paints and coatings was the leading application segment and accounted for 44.2% of total market volume in 2014. Burgeoning population coupled with evolving fashion trends in emerging markets of Asia Pacific and Latin America is anticipated to boost segment growth over the forecast period. Cosmetics are expected to witness the highest growth of 6.9% from 2015 to 2022.
  • Asia Pacific was the largest consumer and accounted for over 35% of global volume in 2014. Increasing construction spending in China, India and South East Asian countries, coupled with regulatory support for eco-friendly products is expected to drive demand in construction materials and special effect paints. The region is also expected to witness the highest growth of7.0% over the forecast period.
  • Central & South America is expected to witness accelerated growth to occupy over 12% of global market volume by 2022. Upcoming major sporting events such as the Rio Olympics in 2016 are likely to foster metallic pigments demand in infrastructural paints & graphic art printing inks in Brazil.
  • Metallic pigment industry is characterized by presence of several prominent market participants with high level of integration from raw material production to pigment processing.
  • Some leading companies operating in the global market include BASF, Eckhart Pigments, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Schlenk Metallic Pigments, Sun Chemical Performance Pigments, Sudarshan Chemicals, Umicore, Ferro Corporation, Carlfors Bruk, Toyal America, Inc. and Siberline Manufacturing Co.


Grand View Research has segmented the metallic pigment market on the basis of product, application and region:
Global Metallic Pigment Product Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Stainless steel
  • Others
Global Metallic Pigment Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Paints and coatings
  • Plastics
  • Printing inks
  • Cosmetics
  • Others
Global Metallic Pigment Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • North America
    • U.S
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
  • Asia Pacific
    • India
    • China
  • Central & South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa