Acrylonitrile Global Market Report 2023 – By Application (Acrylic Fiber, Adiponitrile, Styrene Acrylonitrile, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Acrylamide, Carbon Fiber, Nitrile Rubber, Other Applications), By End User (Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Construction, Packaging, Other End Users) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Styrene is a colorless, gritty organic compound derived from benzene. Styrene is readily evaporable and is also used as a precursor to polystyrene and several other copolymers. The main types of styrene market are acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, expanded polystyrene, and other types. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid, tough, and lightweight thermoplastic product. EPS is good for the packaging and construction industries because of its lightweight, strong, and excellent thermal insulation properties. It is also segmented by application into automotive, construction, packaging, consumer goods, and others that are available through offline and online distribution channels. The global styrene market is segmented - 1) By Type: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Expanded polystyrene (EPS), Other Types 2) By Application: Automotive, Construction, Packaging consumer goods, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Offline, Online The global styrene market size is expected to grow from $49.3 billion in 2021 to $52.28 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global styrene is expected to grow to $62.81 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 4.7%. The high demand for polystyrene drives the growth of the styrene market. Styrene is used to produce polystyrene through suspension polymerization. Polystyrene is a versatile plastic used for the manufacturing of refrigerators, air conditioners, ovens, microwaves, and vacuum cleaners. Polystyrene is majorly used in the packaging industry as it keeps food fresher for a longer duration. The demand for polystyrene is high in the automobile industry, where it is used in manufacturing car knobs, instrument panels, trim, energy-absorbing door panels, and sound-dampening foam. Thus, strong demand for polystyrene has resulted in a rise in demand. For instance, India and Iran are expected to lead the capacity expansion in the forecast period in order to cater to the demand. In India, Supreme Petrochem and LG Polymers India are expected to add 0.15 mtpa and 0.03 mtpa (million tons per annum) respectively. Thus, the rising demand for polystyrene and its derivatives positively drives the growth of the styrene market. Major players in the styrene market are Alpek SAB DE CV, Ashland Inc., Ineos Group AG, Nova Chemicals Corporation, Bayer Material science, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC., ENI S.p.A., INEOS Styrolution Holding Ltd., Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), and Total S.A. The increasing health and environmental concerns due to the use of styrene limits the demand for styrene. Styrene is primarily used in the production of plastics and other resins. Short-term exposure to styrene in humans is known to result in mucous membrane and eye irritation and gastrointestinal effects, whereas long-term exposure to styrene results in effects on the central nervous system (CNS), such as headache, fatigue, weakness, depression, CSN dysfunction, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy. In animals, oral exposure to styrene affects the liver, blood, kidneys, and stomach. Thus, the ill effects of styrene on health and the environment restrict the growth of the styrene market. The companies in the styrene market are working towards developing techniques to recycle styrene. In order to increase the efficiency and popularity of styrene, companies are investing in developing methods to recycle styrene. In January 2022, Agilyx, a Norway-based chemical recycling firm and Toyo Styrene, a Japanese chemicals firm partnered and commenced the construction of Toyo Styrene Co Ltd polystyrene (PS) chemical recycling plant in Chiba, Japan. The plant will boast the per day capacity to recycle 10 tons of post-use polystyrene, a product produced from styrene and used in the manufacturing of tires, back into new styrene monomer for the future of the industry. In October 2020, Shrieve Chemical Company, a US-based chemicals company acquired Styrene Business unit and other assets of CLP Chemicals for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition expands Shrieve’s products offering and enhances its customer service. CLP Chemicals is an American industrial chemical distributor. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the styrene market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the styrene market report. The regions covered in the styrene analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the styrene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The styrene market consists of the sales of styrene used for making synthetic rubber, resins, and plastics and improving drying oils. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The styrene market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides styrene market statistics, including styrene industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a styrene market share, detailed styrene market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the styrene industry. This styrene market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Propylene is a basic versatile chemical as ethylene used in the manufacture of common household items. Propylene is a component of the addition polymer poly (propane), and it is also used in the production of epoxy propane and propanol. The main derivatives of propylene are polypropylene, propylene oxide, cumene, acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, acrylates, alcohols, and other derivatives. Polypropylene is a synthetic resin built by the polymerization of propylene. These are used in various applications of organic chemical raw materials, synthetic resins, fine chemicals, and other applications that are implemented by end-user industries such as automotive, construction, packaging, textile, and other end-use industries. The global propylene market is segmented - 1) By Derivatives: Polypropylene, Propylene oxide, Cumene, Acrylonitrile, Acrylic acid & Acrylates, Alcohols, Other Derivatives 2) By Application: Organic Chemical Raw Materials, Synthetic Resins, Fine Chemicals, Other Applications 3) By End User Industry: Automotive, Construction, Packaging, Textile, Other End-Use Industries The global propylene market size will grow from $104.04 billion in 2022 to $107.4 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global propylene is expected to grow to $121.74 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.2%. The propylene market is expected to benefit from growth in the automobile industry during the forecast period. Polypropylene is a polymer produced from the propylene monomer which is used in the automobile industry. Large-scale production of automobiles is leading to an increase in demand for polypropylene products, which are used in the manufacturing of battery cases and trays, bumpers, interior trim, instrument panels, fender liners, door trims, and other components. According to the International Energy Agency, car sales reached 73 million in 2020 and are expected to increase more in the future. Thus, increased use of plastics in automobiles is expected to increase the demand for propylene during the forecast period. Major players in the propylene market are AGC Chemicals, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Asahi Kasei Corporation, BASF SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), China Petrochemical Corporation, Dangote Industries Ltd., Eni SpA, and Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Stringent safety regulations associated with the manufacture and transportation of propylene were a significant market restraint. Propylene is highly inflammable, toxic, and hazardous when exposed to extreme temperatures and pressures. Propylene suppliers should invest in equipment, technologies, and processes to limit the toxic levels and chemical concentrations. These regulations increased the operating costs of companies in the propylene industry, thus limiting the scope for investments relating to the launch of new products and expansion into new markets, thereby affecting the market growth. Petrochemical companies are adopting on-purpose propylene production technologies to produce propylene as a sole product but not as an alternate or co-product. On-purpose propylene technology refers to a modified version of the traditional fluid catalytic cracking unit which increases propylene yield by 20% more than the actual output. Traditional sources for propylene, which include steam crackers and oil refineries, yield fewer propylene as a derivative or co-product due to a shift in feedstocks from naphtha to ethane. To meet the increased demand for propylene, petrochemical companies are investing in developing on-purpose technologies to accelerate the shortfall in propylene production. Major on-purpose technologies include propane dehydrogenation, methanol-to-olefins/methanol-to-propylene (MTO/MTP), high-severity fluidized catalytic cracking (HS-FCC), coal-to-olefins/coal-to-propylene (CTO/CTP), and gas-to-olefins (GTO). For instance, major companies adopting this technology include BASF, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, and Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Co (SIDPEC). In January 2022, Invista, a US-based fiber, resin and intermediates company acquired propylene business of Flint Hills Resources for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition includes chemical facilities in Houston and Longview, Texas, ownership of pipelines that supply facilities, and support employees. The deal added propylene portfolio to Invista and enables future growth. Flint Hills Resources is an American refining company. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the propylene market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global propylene market. The regions covered in the global propylene market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the propylene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The propylene market consists of the sales of propylene used in the production of acrylics, rubbing alcohol, epoxy glue, and carpets. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The propylene market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides propylene market statistics, including propylene industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a propylene market share, detailed propylene market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the propylene industry. This propylene market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Automotive plastics refers to a polymer used in automotive vehicles to design and produce parts that provide mechanical strength, withstand shear stress, wear metal stress, offer aesthetic appearance, and are utilized in making the automotive body. These plastic components mainly replace the various metal parts in automobiles as they provide similar properties such as stiffness, flame retardancy, and others. The main types of automotive plastics are polypropylene (pp), polyurethane (PU), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyamide (pa), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polycarbonate (pc), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Polypropylene (PP) automotive plastics refer to a thermoplastic polymer that is tough, rigid, and crystalline. The various applications of automotive plastics are interior, exterior, and under the bonnet, which are used in conventional/traditional vehicles, and electric vehicles. The global automotive plastics market is segmented - 1) By Vehicle Type: Conventional/Traditional Vehicles, Electric Vehicles 2) By Product Type: Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polyamide (PA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polycarbonate (PC), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) 3) By Application: Interior, Exterior, Under Bonnet The global automotive plastics market size grew from $36.49 billion in 2022 to $40.3 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The automotive plastics market size is expected to grow to $56.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. The increase in demand for lightweight and electric vehicles is significantly contributing to the growth of the automotive plastics market. The increase in the use of plastic components in the automotive industry has boosted the advancements in the design of automobiles. It also reduces the consumption of fuel in vehicles, as less weight requires less energy when the vehicle is accelerated. For instance, in April 2022, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based automotive industry standards group, 79.1 million automobiles were produced in 2021, a 1.3% rise from 2020 across the globe. Therefore, the increasing demand for lightweight and electric vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive plastics market. Major players in the automotive plastics market are BASF SE, Borealis AG, Covestro AG, DuPont, Evonik Industries, SABIC, Magna International, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Arkema SA, Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Teijin Limited, The Dow Chemical Company, and Zoltek Companies Inc. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the automotive plastics market. Technological advancement is the discovery of knowledge that advances the understanding of technology. For instance, in 2021, Covestro AG launched a new 3D printing material, recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET), which is used for 3D pellet printing using technology known as fused granulate fabrication (FGF), which helps in the manufacturing of large-sized parts. This technology has applications in the automotive industry for the manufacturing of interior parts. In March 2021, Lear Corp., an automotive technology company, acquired M&N Plastics for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition helps Lear Corp. increase its capabilities to design and produce complex electrical components in various automobiles. M&N Plastics is a specialist manufacturer of various engineered plastic components for the automotive industry. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive plastics market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The automotive plastics market consists of sales of diesel vehicles, polymethyl methacrylate, nylon, Styrofoam, injection moulding, and blow moulding. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The automotive plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides automotive plastics market statistics, including automotive plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an automotive plastics market share, detailed automotive plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive plastics industry. This automotive plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

Aerospace plastics are long-lasting lightweight materials that have the same strength as metals, do not rust, are easy to fabricate, and require less maintenance than other materials to reduce aircraft fuel consumption and maintenance costs. The main polymer types in aerospace plastics are PEEK, PMMA, PC, PPS, and ABS. PMMA is used as an alternative for glass to manufacture windows and is widely used in the aerospace industry in manufacturing the canopies of aircraft. The various applications include aircraft frames, components, cabin interiors, wings and rotor blades, and others that are used by various end-users such as commercial aircraft, military aircraft, rotary aircraft, and general aviation. The global aerospace plastics market is segmented – 1) By Polymer Type: Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) 2) By Application: Aircraft Frame, Components, Cabin Interiors, Wings And Rotor Blades, Other Applications 3) By End-use: Commercial Aircrafts, Military Aircrafts, Rotary Aircrafts, General Aviation The global aerospace plastics market size grew from $0.71 billion in 2022 to $0.75 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global aerospace plastics is expected to grow to $0.93 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.5%. The increasing fleet size of commercial aircraft is significantly contributing to the growth of the aerospace plastics market. The aircraft fleet is known as the number of airplanes operated by the respective airline. Increasing fleet size requires new aircraft parts to be installed and the replacement of the old parts, thereby promoting the growth of aerospace plastics used in the manufacturing of aircraft parts. For instance, according to Boeing, a US-based aerospace company’s commercial market outlook for 2021–2040, the global commercial fleet will exceed 49,000 airplanes by 2040. Therefore, the increasing fleet size of commercial aircraft is driving the growth of the aerospace plastics market. Product innovations are shaping the aerospace plastics market. The major players in the market are developing innovative products in the aerospace plastics market to lead the market. For instance, in September 2020, Hexcel, a US-based composite materials and structures company launched HexPEKK EM, a new polymer-based composite for 3D printing of aerospace parts. It is an electrically-conductive carbon fiber composite integrated with EM properties such as electromagnetic shielding, static electricity management, and radiation absorption for advanced aircraft applications. In March 2021, Composites One, a US-based composite materials and technical solutions company acquired the process materials business from Solvay for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Composites One will add manufacturing and sales capabilities at international locations including USA, UK, Italy, and France in specialized materials. This acquired business is rebranded as Aerovac. Solvay is a Belgium-based company that operates in thermoplastic materials for aerospace. Major players in the aerospace plastics market are SABIC, BASF SE, Solvay, DuPont, Victrex PLC., Evonik Industries AG, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Drake Plastics, PACO Plastics & Engineering Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Rochling, Grafix Plastics, HITCO Carbon Composites Inc., Tech-Tool Plastics and Hexcel Corporation. North America was the largest region in the aerospace plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the aerospace plastics market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The aerospace plastics market consists of sales of polyetheretherketone, thermosetting polyimide, polyamide-imide, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, and polytetrafluoroethylene. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The aerospace plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides aerospace plastics market statistics, including aerospace plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a aerospace plastics market share, detailed aerospace plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aerospace plastics industry. This aerospace plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Plasticizers are chemical additives used to increase the plasticity or fluidity of a material. Plasticizers have dominant uses in rubber, resins, and plastics, especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The product types of plasticizers are phthalate plasticizers, dop, dinp/didp/dphp, other non-phthalate plasticizers, dotp, adipates, trimellitates, epoxies, and benzoates. Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are used to make plastics more durable. A few of the phthalates are used to help dissolve other materials. Phthalates are in hundreds of products, like vinyl flooring, lubricating oils, and personal-care products like soaps, shampoos, and hair sprays. The distribution channels are online and offline. The various applications involved are flooring & walls, film & sheet coverings, wires & cables, coated fabrics, consumer goods, and other applications. The global plasticizers market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Phthalates Plasticizers, DOP, DINP/DIDP/DPHP, Others, Non-Phthalates Plasticizers, DOTP, Adipates, Trimellitates, Epoxies, Benzoates 2) By Application: Flooring & Wall, Film & Sheet Coverings, Wires & Cables, Coated Fabrics, Consumer Goods, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline The global plasticizers market size will grow from $93.47 billion in 2022 to $100.74 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global plasticizers is expected to grow from $132.63 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.1%. Rising demand for flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) contributes to the growth of the plasticizer market. Flexible PVC is softer than unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) due to the addition of plasticizers. The increasing demand for flexible PVC material in various end-use industries drives the demand for plasticizers. Flexible packaging provides long-lasting safety, lightweight, and compactness while maintaining a low carbon footprint, which increases demand for PVC from the packaging industry. Major players in the plasticizers market report are Arkema S.A, BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, LG Chem Ltd., Evonik Industries Ag, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Ineos Group, UPC GROUP, and Bluesail. The strict regulations on the use of phthalate plasticizers are limiting the growth of the plasticizer market. Phthalate plasticizers are the most commonly used plasticizers due to their easy availability and low cost. Several companies are moving away from phthalate plasticizers as a number of studies reveal the health effects caused by the use of plasticizers. However, non-governmental organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) promote the use of non-phthalate plasticizers because of their environmentally friendly nature. The application of certain phthalates in many consumer products is prohibited in various countries. Directives such as the EEC Directive and other regulations in Europe ban the use of phthalate plasticizers in some applications. The European Parliament forbids the use of phthalate plasticizers such as DEHP, DBP, and BBP in toys and childcare products. Therefore, strict regulations on using phthalate plasticizers have a negative impact on the plasticizer market's growth. Eco-friendly plasticizers are increasingly being used to prevent harmful phthalate plasticizers such as DOP, DBP, BBP, and DEP. Eco-friendly plasticizers have various properties such as waterproofing with good electrical resistivity, weather resistance, better mechanical strength, and good heat stability. Due to these factors, phthalate plasticizers are being replaced with eco-friendly plasticizers. Eco-friendly plasticizers are polymer additives that improve a material's plasticity. The global eco-friendly plasticizer market is growing rapidly due to the increased demand for eco-friendly plasticizers to keep human health and the environment safe. These plasticizers come with low toxicity and good compatibility and are used in various applications, mainly in films and cable manufacturing, and are driving the growth of the plasticizer market. In September 2021, Cargill Inc., a US-based food corporation, acquired Arkema’S for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition of Arkema manufacturing capabilities with Cargill’s bio-industrial expertise, the company will further support its plastics, automotive, medical, furniture, flooring, and specialty chemicals customers with a broader portfolio of bio-based solutions for applications such as polymer and lubricant modifiers, coalescing agents for paint, and foam for furniture. Arkema is a French-based specialty chemical and advanced materials company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plasticizers market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global plasticizers market share. The regions covered in the plasticizers market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the global plasticizers market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The plasticizers market consists of the sales of azelates, citrates, ortho-phthalates, terephthalates, and sebacates. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The plasticizers market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plasticizers market statistics, including plasticizers industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plasticizers market share, detailed plasticizers market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plasticizers industry. This plasticizers market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Blow molding is a plastic forming technique used to make hollow plastic products out of thermoplastic materials. Blow molding is also a quick manufacturing solution and offers versatile products; hence, it is appealing to many industries, such as food suppliers, medical and pharmaceutical companies, and others, due to the wide range of customizable bottles, containers, and other products. The main types of blow-molded plastics are polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), polyethylene, polystyrene, PVC, PET, and other types. Polypropylene (also known as propane or propylene) is a tough, rigid, crystalline thermoplastic derived from the monomer propane (or propylene). Polypropylene is used in a variety of applications, including plastic packaging, machinery and equipment parts, and even fibers and textiles. Extrusion, injection, and stretch are the various technologies used in blow-molded plastics, and the products are used in packaging, consumables and electronics, automotive and transport, building and construction, medical, and other applications. The global blow-molded plastics market is segmented - 1) By Type: Polypropylene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyethylene, Polystyrene, PVC, PET, and Other Types 2) By Technology: Extrusion, Injection, Stretch 3) By Applications: Packaging, Consumables and Electronics, Automotive and Transport, Building and Construction, Medical, and Other Applications The global blow-molded plastics market size grew from $89.39 billion in 2022 to $92.93 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the blow-molded plastics is expected to grow to $108.75 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.0%. Increased usage of face masks, protective gowns, and packaging bottles for hand sanitizers is expected to propel the growth of the blow-molded plastics market going forward. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the demand for and sale of facemasks, hand sanitizers, and face shields have gained momentum. People are purchasing hand sanitizers in little bottles that are convenient to carry in their wallets or handbags. Blow molding is a technique for making hollow things such as bottles, face masks, and other packaging from hot liquid plastic. For instance, according to the All Food and Drug License Holders Foundation (AFDLHF), an Indian association that represents 7,000 pharmaceutical suppliers, the total market for masks in India has grown to Rs 4.5 billion ($60 million) in the first two months of 2020, from about Rs 2 billion ($26.7 million) annually in 2019. Therefore, the increased usage of face masks, protective gowns, and packaging bottles for hand sanitizers will drive the growth of the blow-molded plastics market. Major players in the blow-molded plastics market are LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Berry Global Inc., Pet All Manufacturing Inc., Inpress Plastics Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Comar LLC, Rutland Plastics Ltd., The Plastic Forming Company Inc., Agri-Industrial Plastics, Garrtech Inc., North American Plastics Ltd., Creative Blow Mold Tooling, Pet All Manufacturing Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, and APEX Plastics. Increased efforts in product R&D are a key trend gaining popularity in the blow-molded plastics market. Companies are investing in R&D to produce new industrial plastics to keep up with market competitiveness and meet evolving end-user demands. For instance, in 2020, Comar, a US-based manufacturer and designer of innovative plastic solutions, announced the establishment of a customs facility in Rancho Cucamonga, US. The new 230,000-square-foot facility will be Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)-compliant, ISO 13485-certified, and FDA-registered, with dedicated injection blow molding, injection stretch blow molding, and injection molding cells. The new facility will include a full-service mold prototyping lab as well as a specialized mold sample and development machine, allowing customers to quickly move from concept through design, prototype, and full production. In October 2021, recycler EFS-plastics Inc., a Canada-based post-consumer plastics recycler with a focus on processing bales of low-value plastics, acquired Exi-Plast Custom Moulding Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, EFS can directly manufacture finished products with high levels of post-consumer recycled plastic for its customers. Exi-Plast Custom Moulding Ltd. is a Canadian company that provides custom plastic molding services, particularly in blow-molded solutions for designers, manufacturers, and distributors. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the blow-molded plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the blow-molded plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the blow-molded plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The blow molding market consists of sales of compound blow molding and compression blow molding. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The blow-molded plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides blow-molded plastics market statistics, including blow-molded plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a blow-molded plastics market share, detailed blow-molded plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the blow-molded plastics industry. This blow-molded plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The plastic resins market consists of sales of plastic resins by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used for making different varieties of plastic products. Plastic resins are the base for all kinds of plastics, they are made to go through different processes, be transformed, and make fit for specific needs. They are mostly utilized by the electrical, and automotive industries for packaging and manufacturing of various parts. The main products of plastic resin are crystalline, non-crystalline, engineering plastic, and super engineering plastic. The engineering plastics constitute a group of plastics that distinguish themselves from the so-called commodity plastics by primarily demonstrating a greatly improved mechanical behavior over a wide range of temperatures, loads, and time. The various resin types include polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polymethyl methacrylate, and polybutylene terephthalate that are used in applications such as packaging, automotive, construction, electrical and electronics, logistics, textiles and clothing, furniture and bedding and medical device. The global plastic resins market is segmented - 1) By Product: Crystalline, Non-Crystalline, Engineering Plastic, Super Engineering Plastic 2) By Resin Type: Polyethylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polybutylene Terephthalate 3) By Application: Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Electrical And Electronics, Logistics, Textiles And Clothing, Furniture And Bedding, Medical Device The global plastic resins market size grew from $672.79 billion in 2022 to $707.76 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global plastic resins is expected to grow to $840.22 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.4%. The rise in the demand for lightweight materials in the automotive and aviation industries is driving the plastic resins market. The lightweight materials have a track record of high performance, achieving the same desired effect as aluminum and steel in terms of safety and durability, while also reducing weight and carbon dioxide emissions in automobiles and airplanes. Plastic resins are a composite blend that is rotationally molded into robust and malleable items that may approximate the appearance of stone and metal materials for a fraction of the cost and weight and are used to manufacture different automotive and aviation parts such as door panels, flooring, and engine components. For instance, the lightweight materials market has its highest share in the aviation industry with 80% in 2020 and in the automotive industry, the lightweight materials share is expected to increase from 30% in 2020 to 70% by 2030. Thus, the increasing demand for lightweight materials in the automotive and aviation industries is driving the growth of the plastic resins market. Major players in the plastic resins market are BASF SE, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Dow Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Arkema S.A., Celanese Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC, Lotte Chemical Corporation, Covestro AG, Toray Industries Inc., Teijin Ltd., Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Mitsui and Co. Plastics Ltd. Recycled plastic resin are shaping the plastic resins market. Companies in the plastic resins market are focusing on developing recycled plastic resins to help their customers in manufacturing sustainable products and hence, expand their market share. For instance, in October 2020, Dow Inc., a US-based commodity chemical company, introduced its first post-consumer recycled (PCR)-rich resin for collation shrink film in North America, enabling companies to use additional post-consumer materials while still preserving application performance. This recycled plastic resin is designed specifically for retail and logistic shrink film applications, it contains shrink film with up to 40% PCR content. In April 2021, Covestro AG, a Germany-based producer of advanced polymers and high-performance plastics has acquired the resins and functional materials business (RFM) from Royal DSM for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition, Covestro's range of sustainable coating resins has been significantly expanded making the company one of the world's top providers in this fast-growing industry. Royal DSM is a Netherland-based company that manufactures products for the health, nutrition, and materials market. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastic resins market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the plastic resins market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the plastic resins market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The plastic resins market consists of sales of xxx. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The plastic resins market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastic resins market statistics, including plastic resins industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastic resins market share, detailed plastic resins market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastic resins industry. This plastic resins market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The thermoforming plastics are used to produce packaging materials, and consumer products that are durable, resilient, and tamper-resistant. Thermoforming is a plastic manufacturing process that uses heat to shape plastic into a variety of products. It protects the products while in transit and offers several seal options that will either extend the product’s shelf life or allow easy access, depending on the packaging needs. These are extremely versatile and can be utilized to manufacture parts to meet an end user's requirements and for a very wide range of applications. The main types of thermoforming in thermoforming plastic are vacuum forming, pressure forming, and mechanical forming. Vacuum forming refers to a manufacturing method used to shape plastic materials. During the vacuum forming process, a sheet of plastic is heated and then pulled around a single mold using suction. The different plastic types include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, bio-degradable polymers, and others. The various processes used are plug assist forming, thick gauge thermoforming, thin gauge thermoforming, and vacuum snapback, and are used in healthcare and medical, food packaging, electrical and electronics, automotive packaging, construction, consumer goods and appliances, and other applications. The global thermoforming plastic market is segmented - 1) By Thermoforming Type: Vacuum Forming, Pressure Forming, Mechanical Forming 2) By Process: Plug Assist Forming, Thick Gauge Thermoforming, Thin Gauge Thermoforming, Vacuum Snapback 3) By Plastic Type: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Bio-Degradable Polymers, Other Plastic Types 4) By Application: Healthcare And Medical, Food Packaging, Electrical And Electronics, Automotive Packaging, Construction, Consumer Goods And Appliances, Other Applications The global thermoforming plastic market size grew from $45.49 billion in 2022 to $48.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the thermoforming plastic market is expected to grow to $61.97 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.2%. The increasing demand for consumer durables is expected to propel the growth of the transforming plastic market going forward. Consumer durables are consumer goods that have a long-life span (over three years) and are used over time. An increase in demand for consumer durables will increase the demand for thermoforming plastic as most of the consumer durables are manufactured by using transforming plastic. For instance, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, an Indian government export promotion agency report, the consumer durables industry is expected to reach USD34 billion by 2025. Therefore, the increasing demand for consumer durables will drive the growth of the thermoforming plastic market. Major players in the thermoforming plastic market are Fabri-Kal Corp, Berry Global Inc., Genpak LLC, D&W Fine Pack LLC, Amcor Ltd., Dart Container Corp, Anchor Packaging, Sabert Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, Placon Corporation, Greiner Packaging GmbH, Tegrant Corporation, and Silgan Plastics. Technological advancements are the key trends gaining popularity in the transforming plastic market. Major companies operating in the transforming plastic sector are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their position. For instance, in April 2021, GEA, a Germany-based food company, launched PowerPak SKIN.50. based on the high capacity SKIN thermoforming packaging technology. This provides high-capacity packing of up to 100mm high and protrudes up to 50mm above the packing tray level. It can also perform vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) packaging on the same machine. In January 2020, Sonoco Products Company, a US-based packaging solutions company, acquired Thermoform Engineered Quality and Plastique Holdings (together TEQ) for an amount of $187 million. Through this acquisition, Sonoco is expected to spread its wings in new technological innovation " Cure-In-The-Mold " technology to produce the highest quality, most well-defined fiber packaging available. Thermoform Engineered Quality is a US-based manufacturer of thermoformed packaging. North America was the largest region in the thermoforming plastic market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the thermoforming plastic market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the thermoforming plastic market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The thermoforming plastic market consists of sales of high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and polyethylene terephthalate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The thermoforming plastic market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides thermoforming plastic market statistics, including thermoforming plastic industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a thermoforming plastic market share, detailed thermoforming plastic market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the thermoforming plastic industry. This thermoforming plastic market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.