Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Fatty Acid Ester Market To 2022 – Industry Share, Regional Outlook, Application Analysis: Grand View Research, Inc.



The global Fatty Acid Ester Market is expected to reach USD 2.44 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing consumer awareness and regulatory policies regarding bio-based polymers and products are vital factors for industry development over the forecast period.
Global industry is expected to be driven by increasing fatty acid esters demand in personal care, cosmetics and food processing applications. Medium chain trigylcerides (MCT) have found headways in food applications where they are used in several weight loss programs owing to low calorific content and fat-burning properties.
Other FAEs such as emollient and polyols esters are gaining prominence in personal care applications that could impact product growth in cosmetics where natural, bio-based ingredients are substituting synthetic & toxic chemicals.



U.S. Fatty Acid Ester Market revenue by product, 2012-2022, (USD Million)
U.S. Fatty Acid Ester Market 
Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Global Fatty Acid Ester Market size was 1,141.5 kilo tons in 2014 and is expected to reach 1,563.4 kilo tons by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2015 to 2022.
  • Glycerol monostearate (GMS) was the largest product segment and accounted for 39.3% of total market volume in 2014. High demand for GMS as an emulsifying agent, protective coating agent and food additive in diverse processing and industrial applications has been a major factor for its growth.
  • Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) were the fastest growing product with high demand arising from expanding end-use industries in emerging economies such as China & India. The segment is likely to grow at an estimated CAGR of 5.3% in terms of demand.
  • Personal care & cosmetics was the leading application segment and accounted for 34.5% of total market volume in 2014. Rising consumer disposable income and growing consumer demand for natural ingredients are expected to remain key factors driving this segment over the forecast period.
  • North America was the leading regional market with demand share exceeding 35% in 2014. High consumer disposable income and increasing adoption of MCT in weight loss programs particularly in the U.S. has impacted the regional market.
  • Key companies operating in the global Fatty Acid Ester Market include Cargill, DuPont, Estelle Chemicals, P&G Chemicals, Stéarinerie Dubois, The Seydel Companies Inc., Evonik Industries and others such as Faci Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Fine Organics and KLK Oleo.
 
Grand View Research has segmented the global Fatty Acid Ester Market on the basis of product, application and region:
Global Fatty Acid Esters Product Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Glycerol Monostearate
  • Isopropyl Esters (Palmitate & Myristate)
  • Others
Global Fatty Acid Esters Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Lubricants
  • Food Processing
  • Surfactants & Detergents
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Others
Global Fatty Acid Esters Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • North America
    • U.S.
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
  • Central & South America
    • Brazil
  •  Middle East & Africa

Sunday, 17 January 2016

Biochar Market Forecast, Application Analysis, Trends and Segment To 2022



Global biochar market is expected to reach USD 5.88 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising consumption of the product in agricultural operations owing to its soil amending abilities will stimulate industry expansion over the forecast period. Increasing agricultural productivity and crop yield is expected to augment market growth over the next seven years.
Global demand for pyrolysis in biochar production was 629.6 kilo tons in 2014. Pyrolysis technology is the most commonly used technology as it allows manufacturers to produce large quantities with high levels of carbon content.
Agriculture was the largest application segment, accounting for 85.0% of global market volume in 2014. Growing food sector in light of rising global population, along with increasing consumer awareness regarding quality is expected to serve as key factor for market growth. Its ability to improve soil fertility coupled with high crop yield will serve as growth opportunities in the near future.
U.S. pyolysis technology market revenue, by technology, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
U.S. pyolysis technology market 
Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Global biochar market demand was 1,000.0 kilo tons in 2014 and is expected to reach 2,010.9 tons by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2015 to 2022.
  • Rising awareness regarding benefits of the product including soil carbon enhancement & sequestration, improved crop nutrient bioavailability, reduction in nutrient leaching, increased water holding capacity, and improvement in aeration, porosity, and structure will drive industry expansion.
  • Organic farming is expected to gain share on account of growing consumer demand in Europe and North America in light of its health benefits, which is expected to propel biochar requirements. The U.S. is expected to augment expansion owing to rising adoption of biochar in organic food as it increases crop production. Growing organic food production trade is major factor which is expected to drive industry demand over the next seven years. According to the USDA, the ratio of import to export of organic products for the U.S. is about 8:1.
  • Other applications include water treatment and waste treatment facilities which accounted for over 14% of global share in 2014 and will witness substantial rise in light of the product’s capability to remove heavy metals such as lead and nickel.
  • Asia Pacific was the third largest market and accounted for over 6% of the global volume in 2014 and is expected to witness significant growth over the next seven years on account of positive outlook for the agricultural sector in mainly in Australia. Other regions including Latin America, Middle East and Africa accounted for over 3.0% of the global volume in 2014.
  • Key industry players including Diacarbon Energy Inc, Vega Biofuels, Inc and Agri-Tech Producers, LLC have invested heavily in gasification technology and are expected to expand their production facilities over the forecast period. The market has also witnessed an increase in the number of pyrolysis equipment manufacturing companies such as Earth Systems and Clean Fuels B.V. In April 2014, Phoenix Energy announced construction of a biomass gasification facility in California, in order to strengthen its business presence.
Grand View Research has segmented the global biochar market on the basis of technology, application and region:
Global Biochar Technology Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Pyrolysis
  • Gasification
  • Others
Global Biochar Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Agriculture
  • Others
Global Biochar Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • North America
    • U.S.
  • Europe
    • Germany
  • Asia Pacific
    • Australia
  • RoW
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.
Contact:
Sherry James
Corporate Sales Specialist, U.S.A.
Grand View Research, Inc.
United States           
Phone:  1-415-349-0058
Toll Free:  1-888-202-9519
Email:  sales@grandviewresearch.com 
Website:  Grand View Research                          


Thursday, 14 January 2016

Conductive Silicone Rubber Market Analysis, Size, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies, and Forecasts, 2015 To 2022



The global conductive silicone rubber market is expected to reach USD 6.85 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing application of conductive silicone rubber in electrical & electronics industry particularly in light of the growing industry in Asia is expected to be a key factor responsible for market growth. 
Among industrial machines, oil & gas application is expected to witness fastest growth in terms of volume, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2015 to 2022. Expansion of upstream petroleum sector in China, India and Brazil in light of favorable policy to promote new investments along with rising domestic demand is likely to augment market growth. Thermally conductive silicone rubber films find application in vacuum lamination machines for solar industry on account of exhibiting shock absorption, glass panel protection and stress balancing properties.
Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Global conductive silicone rubber demand was 685.9 kilo tons in 2014 and is expected to reach over 1,100 kilo tons by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2015 to 2022.
  • Electrical products are expected to maintain over 30% of global industry volume in 2014. Growing importance of dielectric polymers in electronics industry on account of their high breakdown strength & reliability as compared to their ceramic counterparts will remain a favorable factor for market growth.
  • Electronic & electrical applications of conductive silicone rubber were valued at over USD 600 million in 2014. In August 2013, Dow Corning Corporation launched thermally conductive rubber based adhesives for electronic applications for automotive, under the brand names, TC-2030 and TC-2035.
  • North America accounted for over 15% of global revenue in 2014 and is expected to witness growth in light of growing automobile production in the U.S. and Mexico. Also the electronic industry in Asia is expected to be a major region contributing to market growth.
  • Major market players include Wacker, Shin Etsu, Momentive, Saint Gobain, Dow Corning, Specialty Silicone Products, Inc., KCC Corporation and Mesgo S.p.A. Manufacturers have increased their expenditure towards incorporating nanomaterials as fillers to impart conductive characteristics to their finished product. In July 2013, J-Flex launched electrically conductive silicone aimed for acting as a low amperage conductor and providing protection against electrostatic discharge. production of vehicles
  • Government of India announced Draft National Chemical Policy in September 2013, aimed at increasing the country’s production output in global chemical industry from 3% in 2014 to 6% by 2020. This regulatory inclination is expected to force manufacturers to keep their units in vicinity thereby increasing demand for conductive silicon rubber. 
Grand View Research has segmented the global conductive silicone rubber market on the basis of product, application and region:
Conductive Silicone Rubber Product Outlook (Volume Kilo Tons, Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Thermally Conductive
  • Electrically Conductive
  • Others
Conductive Silicone Rubber Application Outlook (Volume Kilo Tons, Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Automotive & Transportation
    • Engine System
    • Wiring Harness
    • Others
  • Electrical & Electronics
    • Wires & Cables
    • Lamps & Lighting
    • Others
  • Industrial Machines
    • Packaging
    • Stamping & Casting
    • Oil & Gas
    • Others
  • Others
    • Construction
    • Food & Beverage
    • Others
Conductive Silicone Rubber Regional Outlook (Volume Kilo Tons, Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • North America
    • U.S.
  • Europe
    • Germany
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
  • MEA
    • Saudi Arabia
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.
Contact:
Sherry James
Corporate Sales Specialist, U.S.A.
Grand View Research, Inc.
United States           
Phone:  1-415-349-0058
Toll Free:  1-888-202-9519
Email:  sales@grandviewresearch.com 
Website:  Grand View Research                          


U.S. Polymethyl Methacrylate Market Analysis, Size, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies, and Forecasts, 2015 To 2022



U.S. polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA) market is expected to reach USD 1.02 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing PMMA consumption in automotive and construction industries is expected to drive growth over the forecast period. These industries have reached pre economic crisis levels, which have prompted the domestic demand. Volatile MMA prices coupled with stringent regulations are expected to impact profitability of key manufacturers. 
Extruded sheets were the largest product segment and accounted for over 50% of total domestic demand in 2014. Rising application in LED screens, solar panels, visual marketing communication displays and interiors is expected to drive product growth. Pellets are expected to witness the highest growth of 3.6% from 2015 to 2022. Rising demand from intermediate processors who require product variety and color diversity is expected to drive product growth. 
Further key findings from the study suggest:
  • U.S. PMMA market demand was 214.6 kilo tons in 2014 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2015 to 2022.
  • Signs and displays was the leading application segment with demand share estimated at 34.1% in 2014. Increasing PMMA penetration in signage, display cabinets, leaflet dispensers, casings and holders application is expected to drive this segment.
  • Automotive is expected to witness the highest gain in its market size over the forecast period. The segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2015 to 2022. Increasing product consumption in passenger car components such as LED headlights and window glazing is projected to boost automotive applications over the forecast period. Increasing demand for high performance plastics to curb the overall weight of automobiles in order to improve fuel efficiency is also expected to help in market development.
  • Other niche applications such as coating, emulsions, solar panels, furniture and medical devices are also anticipated to accelerate U.S. PMMA market growth.
  • Industry is highly consolidated with top four companies including Lucite International, Altuglas, Plaskolite and Evonik accounting for over 70% of total market in 2014. Altuglas International emerged as the leading player in the domestic PMMA market. Price wars, differentiated production processes and integrated supply chain are some key attributed in the domestic industry. 
Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. PMMA market on the basis of product and application:
U.S. PMMA Product Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Extruded Sheets
  • Cell Cast Sheets & Blocks
  • Pellets
  • Beads 
U.S. PMMA Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2012 - 2022)
  • Construction
  • Electronics
  • Automotive
  • Signs & Display