The market research institute Ceresana forecasts dynamic growth of global demand for Carbon Black: market volume is to increase by more than 3.1 million tonnes until 2019. Rubber products mainly utilize Carbon Black as filler material while other industrial segments need it as a black pigment.
In Focus: Automobiles
The automotive industry is the largest sales market for Carbon Black. Carbon Black is crucial in the production of tires. "This application area processed more than 7.8 millio
The broad portfolio of products shows how versatile the plastic high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is: it ranges from food packaging, bottles, cosmetics, care products and household goods to technical parts and products for the construction sector. Ceresana-s market analysts expect worldwide revenues generated with this important type of plastic to rise dynamically to almost US$70 billion in 2019.
Growth motor Asia-Pacific
Major increases will be seen in Asia-Pacific; Ceresana expects demand in
They secure tiny electronic components as well as huge wind turbines. They hold both car bodies and trains together. Modern adhesives almost do wonders. “Adhesive bonding has become a key technology in many industrial sectors,” says Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana Research. The market research institute has scrutinized the European adhesive market from top to bottom.
Pipes should last a long time, avoid that waste water or chemicals seep away, but at the same time be easy to handle. This is why plastic – instead of metal or concrete – is increasingly used in piping systems. “The price of raw materials, like steel or copper, does also play a crucial role,” explains Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana Research. The market research institute has scrutinized the European plastic pipe market from top to bottom.
Ethylene is the most produced petrochemical. The producers are back on the road to record sales.
