Chemicals and Materials

This research service covers the personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the Latin America mining industry. Coal and mineral mining operations have been included. Mining for oil and gas has been excluded from the scope of the research. The PPE market is covered in a total of 7 product segments—above-the-neck protection, respiratory protectio...

Mining chemicals market for flotation processes will grow in Brazil and Chile due to the increasing investments in the mining sector. Both countries offer full advantages to drive the market and the revival of plenty of feasibility studies and projects hampered by mining companies, as well as by growing demand for metallic mineral products are a tr...

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...

The increasing average age of the Brazilian population has boosted the demand for anti-aging cosmetics, sunscreens, and hair dyes. Therefore, suppliers of active ingredients must constantly invest in research and development to create more efficient and effective products. This market insight covers the most promising active ingredients in the Braz...

The research service focuses on the Brazilian pulp and paper chemicals market, including main products regarding pulping, bleaching, finishing, and coating processing. The analyzed pulp and paper chemicals have been an important presence in the market for years. Even though they present as a mature stage in the market, the total pulp and paper che...

The Brazilian municipal water and wastewater treatment chemicals market is expected to grow, boosted by public and private investments as well as the necessity to improve the infrastructure to host the World Cup. In a very competitive and price sensitive market, a huge number of competitors are discouraged in innovating. However, environmental issu...

Brazils biodiversity has attracted companies interested in the countrys raw materials to produce bioplastics, which are made from renewable sources. The increasing global demand will fuel Brazilian production of bioplastics, but the growth of the local market will occur over time. This research service is segmented by bioplastic type: polylactic ...

This research service offers an in-depth analysis of the engineering polymers market in Colombia. The study includes information about major market participants; an analysis of the competitive market dynamics; figures for revenue, market share, and unit/volume shipments; drivers and restraints; and a detailed forecast. The study is segmented by res...

During the past decade, Latin America has shown tremendous growth supported by the strong macroeconomic reforms implemented during the 1990s. In addition to strong fiscal reform, external demand for the significant wealth of Latin America’s natural resources has pushed the region to the frontiers of development. Frost and Sullivan has identified ...