Chemicals and Materials

Demand for paints and coatings from Asia-Pacific will continue to be positive and is likely to gain impetus from macroeconomic factors. Key drivers include the forecasted recovery of the global economy in 2013, population growth, an increased focus by governments on infrastructure development, and the growth of the construction industry in emerging...

This study investigates the market for water and wastewater treatment chemicals in the GCC countries, identifying the key chemical types and the end-user industries for the same. It examines the revenue and volume shipment for the six countries across each water treatment chemical type and across each end-user industry, providing a detailed outlook...

The chemical industry has always focused on using feedstocks from the most readily available sources. As renewable resources become a more important energy source in a future low-carbon economy, they provide an opportunity for chemical companies to develop a renewable chemicals industry. This research service examines the following second-generatio...

This study covers the state of the global hot melt adhesives market, examining drivers and restraints for growth, pricing, legislation, demand, and geographical trends. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the competitors, advantages of hot melts, key base polymer systems used, and hot melt adhesives applications are presented. The base year is 20...

This research service provides a detailed and up-to-date market intelligence on production and investment trends in the platinum mining industry in Southern Africa. Southern Africa hosts over 87% of the world's platinum group metal deposits and accounted for 79% of platinum in 2012. South Africa and Zimbabwe are key producers of platinum group meta...

This research service identifies the major industry drivers, restraints, regional trends, and technology segment trends in the global automotive refinish coatings market. The research covers four regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of the world (ROW). The study provides an in-depth analysis on solvent- and water-borne coating segm...

This market insight explores different aspects of green chemistry, including its application in the chemical industry, the value chain in a system where the concept of going green is applicable, the global outlook, the Indian outlook, and some examples that showcase how manufacturers in the chemical domain are adopting the concept. The market insig...

This research service provides an analysis of the surfactants market in Brazil and Argentina, detailing the anionic, amphoteric, cationic, and nonionic segments. The surfactants industry is a key raw material provider for the household and home care markets, as well as for textile, leather, agrochemicals, and other industrial cleansing uses. Surfac...