Bulk Chemical Industry reports: November 2017

Monday, 20 November 2017

Automotive Plastics Market Share and Growth Prospects

The global Automotive Plastics Market is poised to exceed USD 66 billion by 2024. The market is anticipated to grow at a healthy CAGR of over 13.5% from 2016-2024 (forecast period). Demand for interior & exterior furnishings & power train applications can fuel the global market in the forthcoming years.

Alloys & metals are increasingly being substituted with plastics in automobile parts. This leads to enhanced component performance & chemical corrosion resistance owing to reduced vehicular weight. Greater focus on emission control and on the reduction of vehicle weight will fuel market demand during the forecast period. Other market drivers are enhanced vehicle designs and demand for automobiles. The automotive market has been witnessing a growing trend towards vehicular weight reduction for enhanced fuel efficiency.

Besides reducing the weight of vehicles, these compounds are employed to enhance aesthetics, reduce vibrations, and decrease noise & cabin insulation. However, high costs of raw materials and substantial investments could hinder market growth. Most automotive plastic products are derived from petrochemicals. The availability of crude oil determines the supply of petrochemicals. The non-recyclable nature of automotive plastics can impede market progress.

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The global automotive plastics market is categorized into products, applications, and regions. Products include polyethylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyurethane, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polycarbonate, polyamide, and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
Polypropylene led the market in 2014 with a revenue exceeding USD 5 billion. Engineering metals & plastics are increasingly being replaced by PP-based materials in the production of automobile parts. This leads not only to vehicular weight reductions but also to significant costs savings. Polypropylene and polyethylene foams are commonly used for vibration and noise dampening & thermal solidity.
PMMA holds a smaller market share. However, this segment may witness substantial growth in the forecast period. This owes to the widespread application of PMMA in automobile light covers, windows, trims, and glazing. It is also used as a replacement for glass.

Based on applications, the automotive plastics market is divided into electrical components, power train, under the hood, interior & exterior furnishings, and chassis. In 2014, electrical components held the largest share and surpassed USD 6 billion. Interior & exterior applications held a share of over 32% in 2014 and can grow at a CAGR of over 9% during the forecast period. Bumper systems, fascia systems, body & light panels, and steering wheels are the key components that use automotive plastics. ‘Power trains’ is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment and may register a CAGR of over 10% during the next eight years.

Based on regions, the global automotive plastics market is segmented into Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific automotive plastics market dominated the industry in 2014. In terms of revenue, the region reported USD 9.5 billion during the same year. The shift of automotive manufacturing units to countries, such as India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia propels the Asia Pacific market. Demand is attributed to supportive government initiatives and the availability of cheap labor. Central & South America could grow at a decent CAGR of over 10.5% from 2016 to 2024. Major companies operating in the industry are Johnson Controls, The Dow Chemical Company, Akzo Nobel N. V., Delphi Automotive PLC, and Evonik Industries A. G.

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Thursday, 16 November 2017

Acetic Acid Market to Expected to Witness Growth till 2022

According to a recent study conducted by Hexa Research, global Acetic Acid Market will be valued at more than $13 billion in 2022. Growing demand for applications like Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) will contribute to this growth. PTA is increasingly being consumed for manufacturing polyester, which is an important constituent of the textile and packaging industries. PTA is expected to witness the fastest growth with a CAGR of more than 4.9% from 2015 to 2022. The total global acetic acid demand for PTA was more than 2,450 kilo tons in 2014, which is likely to rise to more than 3,750 kilo tons in 2020.

VAM is utilized in the manufacture of chemicals like EVA and EVAC. There is growing consumption of these chemicals in the solvents and adhesives industry, leading to rising demand for VAM. Demand for acetic acid in VAM was more than 3,500 kilo tons in 2014. This application segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 3.9% from 2015 to 2022. VAM will be increasingly demanded by developing economies like China, India and Brazil, consequently leading to growth of acetic acid market in future.

Hexa Research observed that China led the global acetic acid market in 2012 with a share of more than 39% of volumes. A strong manufacturing base and possible expansion of the same in future will contribute to China retaining its market leadership. Asia Pacific followed China in terms of market share, with key demand emerging from India and Japan. The acetic acid industry in Asia is likely to grow at a CAGR of more than 10% from 2015 to 2022.

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Hexa Research identifies Celanese, BP, DuPont, Eastman Chemicals, BASF, Wacker Chemie and Jiangsu Sopo (Group) Co., Ltd., among others, to be the key participants in the global acetic acid market. The industry showcases a fragmented nature with several manufacturers operating at varied levels of capacities.

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Sunday, 12 November 2017

Synthetic Lubricants Market to Display 2 percent CAGR during 2016 to 2024

The Synthetic Lubricants Market is anticipated to register nearly 2 percent CAGR during 2016 to 2024 (forecast period). This signifies considerable market expansion in the same period. Growing end-users, such as industrial and automotives across developing nations, like China and India, should account for the same. These products are highly popular due to their favorable properties as against conventional lubricants.
Some of these properties include wear & tear protection and outstanding thermal stability. These coupled with heavy ‘load holding’ & low ‘friction’ features are also likely to drive market growth in the near future. Innovative technologies, such as ester-based fire-resistant oils are incorporated across different industries & sectors. Moreover, several major OEMs have imposed food lubrication NSF standards to adopt PAO products in beverages, nutrition, & food sectors.

All these factors can open novel market prospects. However, a primary market restraint involves high prices of these products in comparison to their mineral counterparts. Additionally, rising consumption of mineral oils, particularly in India & China, will have a negative market impact over the forecast period. Also, inaptness of PAOs with PAG & other conventional mineral oils may hinder the market in the eight years ahead.

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Expanding automotives & urbanization could also propel market sales. Favorable properties of these lubricants augur well for the synthetic lubricants market. The market is fragmented by products, applications, and geographies. Products consist of esters, PAG (polyalkylene glycol), group 3 (hydrocracking), and polyalphaolefin (PAO). PAO reigned recently and is expected to continue likewise till 2024.

PAO based lubricants are compatible with other mineral & synthetic oils. Their compatibility would propel the market in the eight years ahead. Esters are projected to observe considerable profits (regarding volumes) from 2016 to 2024. Wider adoption of esters across jet engines due to their high thermal stability can positively impact this segment.

In terms of applications, engine oils led the market in the recent past. Sales of automotives in India and China are likely to increase segment demand till 2024. With regards to geographies, Asia Pacific was the biggest market in 2015. Asia Pacific is predicted to experience the highest CAGR over the forecast period.

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