Specialised warehousing and storage refer to the act of storing items that will be sold or distributed later as well as the act of storing physical commodities or inventory that operate warehousing and storage facilities for particular categories of goods that need specialised treatment in a warehouse and storage facilities for bonded merchandise, general merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other warehouse products. The main types in the specialised warehousing and storage market are automobile dead storage, bulk petroleum and chemical storage, document storage and warehousing, whiskey warehousing, and other specialised warehousing and storage. Automobile dead storage refers to the presence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, inoperative, junked, or partially dismantled motor vehicle or parts thereof on private or public property. The market is also segmented by end-use into the retail industry, manufacturing industry, consumer goods industry, food and beverage industry, healthcare industry, and others. The specialized warehousing and storage market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides specialized warehousing and storage market statistics, including specialized warehousing and storage industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a specialized warehousing and storage market share, detailed specialized warehousing and storage market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the specialized warehousing and storage industry. This specialised warehousing and storage 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. The global specialized warehousing and storage market grew from $92.1 billion in 2022 to $100.31 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. 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 specialized warehousing and storage market is expected to grow to $136.66 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.0%. Many warehousing and storage companies are using big data analytics as a tool to plan and optimise warehouse operations. Big data analytics refers to the process of examining large sets of data to obtain useful information such as hidden patterns, market trends, unknown correlations, and customer preferences. Big data analyses the location, capacity, and flexibility of warehouses to predict customer requirements. It helps with improving warehouse planning and replenishment and creating lean supply chains with sophisticated inventory systems. This maximises workflow, improves floor utilization, and increases operational efficiencies and ROI. Major companies in the specialised warehousing and storage market include Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Glencore International, Financière de l'Odet, ONEOK Inc., Husky Energy Inc., Anadarko Petroleum Corp, Dominion Energy Inc., Marubeni, Batu KawanBerhad, and Transneft Pao. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the specialized warehousing and storage market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the specialized warehousing and storage market. The regions covered in the specialized warehousing and storage market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the specialized warehousing and storage market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The specialised warehousing and storagemarket includes revenues earned by entities by storing goods for smooth distribution, ensuring the supply chain of goods, managing inventory, and enhancing customer satisfaction by maintaining quality of products. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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 global specialized warehousing and storage market is segmented - 1) By Type: Automobile Dead Storage, Bulk Petroleum And Chemical Storage, Document Storage And Warehousing, Whiskey Warehousing, Other Specialized Warehousing And Storage 2) By Ownership: Private Warehouses, Public Warehouses, Bonded Warehouses 3) By End-Use: Retail Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Consumer Goods Industry, Food & Beverage Industry, Healthcare Industry, Other End Users

Pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing refers to the production of the active substances that give a pharmaceutical medicine its desired impact on the body to treat a condition. Chemical components must be processed in order to make APIs. A biologic drug's active component is referred to as a bulk process intermediate. The main therapy areas of pharmaceutical API manufacturing are cardiovascular disorders, metabolic disorders, neurological disorders, oncology, musculoskeletal disorders, NSAIDs, and other therapeutics uses. Cardiovascular diseases are a group of heart and blood vessel disorders. The various API type include chemical API and biological API that are used to produce innovative drugs, generic prescription drugs, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. The pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing market statistics, including pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing market share, detailed pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing industry. The pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing 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. The global pharmaceutical api manufacturing market grew from $195.29 billion in 2022 to $209.93 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. 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 pharmaceutical api manufacturing market is expected to grow from $266.72 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.2%. The rise in the aging population is one of the major drivers of the pharmaceutical API manufacturing market. As the aging population increases, the demand for pharmaceutical drugs also increases. API acts as a specialty drug in these medicines to cure a particular disease. For instance, in October 2022, according to an article shared by WHO, a Switzerland-based specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health, 80% of senior citizens will reside in low- and middle-income nations by 2050. The population is aging considerably more quickly than in the past. In 2020, there will be more persons over the age of 60 than under five-year-olds. Therefore, rise in aging population is driving the growth of the pharmaceutical API manufacturing market. Stringent regulations for approval of pharmaceutical drugs act as a restraint on the pharmaceutical API manufacturing market. Various regions have their own set of rules, guidelines, and regulations set by their respective drug regulatory bodies. For example, in Japan, the manufacturers have to register an API with Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) through the country’s Drug Master File (DMF) system. Products like APIs and new excipients i.e. inactive substances used in a drug should be registered compulsorily. The API manufacturer is also responsible for DMF registration, even if they don't have their office in Japan. They should appoint an in-country caretaker (ICC) to apply on their behalf. Also, if there are any changes to be made to DMF products, either an application for change in registration or a minor change notification should be submitted by the ICC to the PMDA. This whole process delays the drug approvals, thereby negatively affecting the pharmaceuticals API manufacturing market. Many companies use modern technologies such as process control, and powder handling to optimize API manufacturing. These technologies include advances in Lyophilization i.e. freeze-drying process. It is a low-temperature dehydration process that involves freezing the product, lowering pressure, and then removing the ice formed. For instance, Telstar, a company that manufactures efficient integrated systems for pharmaceutical and manufacturing processes, developed LyoGistics Zero, automatic loading and unloading system for freeze dryers to manufacture hazardous products. The system uses a linear magnetic driving mechanism that functions without racks and belts to reduce particle generation and this improves the hygiene in API manufacturing. Also, ILC Dover, a pharmaceutical company, developed the JetBreaker system, a semi-automatic powder handling system that separates powdered media and buffers powders so that they can be mixed better in a solution. In March 2021, Piramal Pharma Ltd., an India-based healthcare solutions company, acquired Hemmo Pharmaceuticals for an amount of $105.8 million. This acquisition is expected to expand PPS’s capacity to provide integrated services to its clients globally by gaining access to the expanding peptide API industry. The deal would also increase peptide API manufacturing and development capabilities. Hemmo Pharmaceuticals is an India-based developer and manufacturer of peptide APIs. Major players in the pharmaceutical API manufacturing market are Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Boehringer Ingelheim, PfizerInc., Aurobindo Pharma, Novartis AG, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Merck & Co.Inc., BASF SE., Bayer Healthcare, Mylan N.V., Albemarle Corporation, Actavis PLC., Hospira Inc., Ranbaxy Laboratories, Virbac, Zoetis, Heska Co., AbbVie Inc., AstraZeneca PLC., Eli Lilly and Company, GlaxoSmithKline PLC., Sanofi, Bristol-Myers Squibb, CiplaInc., and F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. North America was the largest region in the pharmaceutical API manufacturing market in 2022. The Middle East is expected to be the fastest growing region in the global pharmaceutical API manufacturing market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global pharmaceutical API manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the pharmaceutical API manufacturing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing market includes tablet, capsule, cream, and injectable sales.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 organisations 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 chain or as part of other products. The global pharmaceutical api manufacturing market is segmented - 1) By Therapy Area: Cardiovascular disorders, Metabolic disorders, Neurological disorders, Oncology, Musculoskeletal disorders, NSAIDs, Other therapeutics uses 2) By API Type: Chemical API, Biological API 3) By Drug Type: Innovative Drugs, Generic Prescription, Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs

The ethyl alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid made through the hydration of ethylene and basic organic chemicals are substances that contain carbon and hydrogen. The ethyl alcohol is highly flammable and contains pleasant odor and burning taste. The main types of ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals are synthetic sweeteners, plasticizers, ethyl alcohol, silicone (except resins), fatty acids, gum, and wood chemicals. Ethyl alcohol is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid C2H5OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is used as a solvent and in fuel. The grades are food grade, industrial grade, and cosmetics grade. The end-user industries are the chemical industry, coating and printing industry, electronics industry, food and pharmaceutical industry, and other end-user industries. The ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals market statistics, including ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals market share, detailed ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals industry. This ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals 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 global ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemical market grew from $1199.82 billion in 2022 to $1304.77 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. 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 ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemical market is expected to grow to $1773.28 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.0%. Ethyl alcohol or ethanol is being used as a combination with motor fuel in some countries. Ethyl alcohol used for fuel is being blended into gasoline at concentrations of 5% to 10%. Mostly, sugar cane and corn are used to produce ethanol. For example, ethanol has replaced methyl tertiary butyl ether as a gasoline component, and 50% of cars in Brazil are using 100% ethanol as fuel. Ethanol-only engines and flex-fuel engines are also adding to the growth of this market. Furthermore, many state and local governments in emerging markets such as China and India are passing laws for the mandatory blending of ethanol in gasoline and diesel to reduce carbon emissions. For instance, China announced a nationwide ethanol mandate, which expanded the mandatory use of E10 fuel (gasoline containing 10% ethanol) from 11 trial provinces to the entire country by 2020, thus driving the growth of the ethyl alcohol market. Interest rates globally are forecasted to rise in most of the developing and developed economies during the forecast period. This is expected to limit new investments in the market. Most countries across the world are raising interest rates to control inflation and also to limit the flow of capital out of the country. This is likely to affect new investments in terms of expansion, research, and development of new products. For instance, US interest rates are expected to rise by up to 3.5% by 2021. These factors are expected to have a negative impact on the ethyl as borrowing money will become expensive, thereby affecting market growth. Chemical companies are increasingly using automation and instrumentation solutions to control the production process more effectively. Automation instruments include control valves, temperature transmitters, level transmitters, flow transmitters, and pressure transmitters that help to improve operational efficiency in manufacturing facilities. For example, Siemens process instrumentation and gas analytics solutions increase productivity and efficiency during plant operations. Major companies in the ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemical market include Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), Wacker Chemie AG, Celanese, Valero Energy Corp, Lanxess AG, Evonik Industries AG, Kao Corporation, The Clorox Co, Eastman Chemical Corporation, and Atul Limited. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemical market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemical market. The regions covered in the ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemical market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemicals market consists of the sales of tall oil and wood distillates, distil coal tars, wood or gum chemicals, naval stores, natural tanning materials, charcoal briquettes, charcoal, cyclic crudes or cyclic intermediates, aromatic petrochemicals, industrial gases, and synthetic organic dyes and pigments. 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 global ethyl alcohol and other basic organic chemical market is segmented - 1) By Type: Synthetic Sweeteners, Plasticizers, Ethyl Alcohol, Silicone (except Resins), Fatty Acids, Gum and Wood Chemicals 2) By Grade: Food Grade, Industrial Grade, Cosmetics Grade 3) By End Userr Industry: Chemical Industry, Coating & Printing Industry, Electronics Industry, Food & Pharmaceutical Industry, Other End-User Industries

A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that absorbs moisture from the environment and protects products from moisture damage. The desiccants are generally used to keep items dry and stable. The main types of desiccants are silica gel, zeolite, activated alumina, activated charcoal, calcium chloride, clay, and other types. Silica gel is defined as a non-crystalline and highly porous form of silica that is used for removing moisture from liquids and gases. It is used as a drying agent that protects certain commercial and food products. The major processes of desiccants include physical adsorption and chemical absorption. The various applications of desiccants include electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, packing, air and gas drying, and other applications. The desiccants market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides desiccants market statistics, including desiccants industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a desiccants market share, detailed desiccants market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the desiccants industry. This desiccant 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 global desiccants market size will grow from $0.15 billion in 2022 to $0.16 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. 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 desiccants market is expected to grow from $0.2 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.4%. Increasing demand for desiccants in the packaging industry combined with that in consumer products drives the growth of the desiccant market. Desiccant packets are tiny sachets that contain bentonite clay, silica gel, molecular sieve, or other absorbent products to protect goods from humidity, moisture, odors, and other damaging elements. High humidity and moisture in the air lead to product damage in consumer goods, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products. High-cost investment for setting up machinery is restraining the growth of the desiccant market. An increase in machinery setup costs increases the production cost of the desiccants. This may increase the end-user price. Hence, restricting the growth of the market. There is rising demand for desiccants in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and beverages to control humidity in manufacturing and processing products. The rise in carbon percent and increased atmospheric temperature cause damage to products due to the high moisture content in the atmosphere. Various methods of dehumidification are used by these industries to avoid moisture content in their close vicinity. For example, desiccant wheels are the most effective and economical method used to control humidity levels for these industries. Desiccants are compounds or agents used to facilitate a low humidity environment by absorbing moisture content from the air during the storage or maintenance of materials and products. Desiccants are used in the pharmaceutical process chain. The correct selection and use of a desiccant can prevent chemical reactions and ensure the integrity and performance of finished products. For example, Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) is packaged in a bottle containing a 30-day supply with a desiccant (drying agent) in the cap to help keep moisture away from the capsules. In October 2022, Ingersoll Rand Inc., an American pumps and pumping equipment company agreed to acquire Air Treatment business of SPX Flow for $525 million. The acquisition expands the product offerings of Ingersoll Rand and enables future growth. Air Treatment business of SPX Flow provides desiccant and refrigerated dryers, filtration systems and purifiers. SPX Flow is a US-based provider of engineered flow components, process equipment, and turn-key systems. Major players in the desiccants market are Porocel, Dow Chemical, INEOS, Fuji Silysia Chemical, Hengye Molecular Sieve, Qingdao Makll, Zeotec Adsorbents Private Limited, and Desicca Chemicals. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the desiccants market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global desiccants market. The regions covered in the global desiccants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the desiccants market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The desiccant market consists of the sales of indicating silica gel, molecular sieves, calcium oxide and calcium sulfate, montmorillonite clay, and nitrogen desiccants. 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 global desiccants market is segmented - 1) By Type: Silica Gel, Zeolite, Activated Alumina, Activated Charcoal, Calcium Chloride, Clay, Other Types 2) By Process: Physical Absorption, Chemical Absorption 3) By Application: Electronics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Packing, Air & Gas Drying, Other Applications

Polybutadiene is a synthetic rubber that is formed from the polymerization process of the monomer 1,3-butadiene. Polybutadiene is abrasion-resistant and is used, especially in the manufacture of tires, as an additive to improve the mechanical strength of plastics such as polystyrene and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Polybutadiene is also used to coat or encapsulate electronic assemblies, offering high electrical resistivity. The main product types of polybutadiene are solid polybutadiene and liquid polybutadiene. Liquid polybutadienes (LPBds) are highly reactive liquid hydrocarbon polymers that are being formulated into solvent-free or low-solvent coating formulations. The applications involved are automotive, chemical, industrial, and other applications. The sales channels involved are online and offline. The industry verticals are tire, automotive, chemical, industrial rubber manufacturing, and other industry verticals. The polybutadiene market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides polybutadiene market statistics, including polybutadiene industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a polybutadiene market share, detailed polybutadiene market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the polybutadiene industry. This polybutadiene 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 global polybutadiene (BR) market size will grow from $19.5 billion in 2022 to $21.29 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. 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 global polybutadiene (BR) market size is expected to grow from $29.36 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.4%. Increased usage of polybutadiene in high-end tire manufacturing has contributed to the growth of the polybutadiene market. Nearly 70% of the world's production of polybutadiene is used in tire manufacturing. After the curing process, BR possesses different properties such as abrasion resistance, poor wet traction, and low rolling resistance because of its low glass transition temperature. It is also widely used in the sidewall of truck tires to improve abrasion and reduce wear. For example, companies such as UBE Industries manufacture BR, which is used in tires with premier physical properties such as rebound, tensile strength, heat buildup, and grades with excellent processability such as mixing, roll banding, and extrusion. Safety hazards have always been a major challenge in the polybutadiene industry. Due to its potential hazards, butadiene is not sold to customers directly, but it is used in the manufacture of polymers and elastomers. Butadiene is highly volatile and low-water soluble. Long-term exposure to butadiene is detrimental to human health. Exposure to high concentrations can result in damage to the central nervous system, blurred vision, nausea, headache, fatigue, decreased blood pressure, and coma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1,3-Butadiene has been listed as a possible carcinogen. Neodymium polybutadiene (ND-PBR) rubber production is an emerging trend in the polybutadiene rubber market. Neodymium is a catalyzed synthetic polybutadiene that has high elasticity and is resistant to dynamic stress at both high and low temperatures. It is majorly used in the manufacturing of tires, conveyor belts, golf balls, footwear, and other industries. For instance, Lanxess, a producer of neodymium polybutadiene rubber, is producing 0.14 million tons of ND-PBR per year. In September 2022, Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), a Serbian oil and gas company received permission from the executive of the European Union ‘European Commission’ to acquire HIP-Petrohemija LLC Pancevo (HIPP) for an undisclosed amount. As a result, NIS aims to build HIP Petrohemija through modernization of basic production capacities, development of new plants and improving energy and business efficiency. HIP-Petrohemija LLC Pancevo (HIPP) is a Serbian petrochemicals and synthetic rubber manufacturer. Major players in the polybutadiene market are LG Chem Ltd., Versalis S.P.A, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, JSR Corporation, Reliance Industries Limited, Lanxess AG, Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, UBE Industries, Ltd., and Synthos S.A. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polybutadiene (br) market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global polybutadiene (br) market. The regions covered in the global polybutadiene market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the polybutadiene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The polybutadiene market consists of the sales of high-cis, medium-cis, and low-cis polybutadiene. 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 global polybutadiene (BR) market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Solid Polybutadiene, Liquid Polybutadiene 2) By Application: Automotive, Chemical, Industrial, Other Applications 3) By Sales: Online, Offline 4) By Industry Vertical: Tire, Automotive, Chemical, Industry Rubber Manufacturing: Other Industry Verticals

Surface-active agents are substances with the ability to adsorb to solid surfaces and fluid interfaces and act as multifunctional ingredients. Surface-active agents are used in detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants in order to lower the surface tension. The main product types of surface-active agents are non-ionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and cationic surfactants. A cationic surfactant is a form of surfactant with a positive charge on its hydrophilic end. The substrates are synthetic and bio-based. The various applications involved are household detergent, personal care, industrial and institutional cleaners, food processing, oilfield chemicals, agricultural chemicals, textiles, plastics, paint and coating, adhesives, and other applications. The surface-active agents market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides surface-active agents market statistics, including surface-active agents industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a surface-active agents market share, detailed surface-active agents market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the surface-active agents industry. This surface-active agents market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the industry. The global surface active agents market size will grow from $28.85 billion in 2022 to $30.35 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 global surface active agents market size is expected to grow from $37.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.7%. An increase in demand for surface-active agents from various end-user industries is driving the market. Surfactants in the food industry are used as emulsifiers, which are important for the formation and stabilization of the food structure. Moreover, there is a growing awareness of healthy food, which requires bio-surfactants with high biodegradability and lower toxicity. According to a research study on biosurfactants, production, and application prospects in the food industry in 2020, among biosurfactant-producing microorganisms, some yeasts present no risks of toxicity or pathogenicity, making them ideal for use in food formulations. Moreover, globally, 50% of food surfactants produced are used in bakery products, indicating the number of surface-active agents required. The rising demand from end-users drives the surface-active agents market. Strict regulations imposed by government agencies are hindering the market's growth. Surfactants cause environmental and health issues, which compels regulatory bodies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) to monitor the manufacturing units of surfactants to keep the toxicity levels as permissible. For instance, as per the US Food & Drug Administration, CFR—Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, the use of surfactants should not exceed 10 parts per million in the production of sodium chloride. An emulsifier should not exceed 0.1% of the finished frozen dessert for human consumption. Therefore, stringent policies on surfactants used in food industries hamper the growth of the market. Extra concentrated laundry detergents are becoming popular as they reduce water consumption. Companies are developing concentrated detergents that can save as much as 45 million gallons of water per year and also require less plastic for packaging and make transportation more energy-efficient. For example, Sokalan HP 20 improves the dissolution of the surfactants into the liquid, providing a 30%–50% reduction in cold-water dissolution time. Major companies manufacturing extra concentrated laundry detergents include Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Henkel AG & Company, and Church & Dwight Co., Inc. In September 2020, Stepan, a US-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals, acquired Clariant for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition of Clariant supports Stepan’s growth strategy in Latin America and enhances the ability to support customers’ growth in the Mexican consumer and functional markets for surfactants. Major players in the surface-active agents market are BASF SE, Clariant, Akzo Nobel N.V. (The Netherlands), Air Products and Chemicals (U.S.), E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. (U.S.), Kao Corporation, Stepan Company, Ashland, Evonik Industries AG, and Reliance Industries Ltd. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the surface-active agents market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global surface-active agents market. The regions covered in the global surface-active agents market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the surface-active agents market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The surface-active agents market consists of the sales of emulsifiers, dispersing and wetting agents, and various antiseptics. 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 global surface active agents market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Non-Ionic Surfactants, Anionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants 2) By Substrate: Synthetic, Bio-Based 3) By Application: Household Detergent, Personal Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaner, Food Processing, Oilfield Chemical, Agricultural Chemical, Textile, Plastic, Paint & Coating, Adhesive and Other Applications

Chemical compounds are substances that are produced based on the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical process and the formulation of products. Chemicals have characteristics such as flammability, toxicity, acidity, reactivity, and heat of combustion. The main types of chemicals are general chemical products, printing inks, toiletries, soap and cleaning compounds, adhesives, paints and coatings, pesticide and other types of agricultural chemicals, chemical fertilizers, synthetic rubber and fibers, plastic material and resins, ethyl alcohol, and other basic types of organic chemical, and other types of basic inorganic chemical, synthetic dye, and pigment, industrial gas, and petrochemicals. Printing ink is ink used in printing and contains a pigment or pigments of the required color mixed with oil or varnish. The types of intermediate chemicals are methanol, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide. The end-users involved are pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, water treatment, construction, paints and dyes, oil and gas, rubber chemicals, surfactants, personal care, and other end-users. The chemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides chemicals market statistics, including chemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a chemicals market share, detailed chemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the chemicals industry. This chemicals 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 global chemicals market grew from $4700.13 billion in 2022 to $5079.29 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. 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 chemicals market is expected to grow to $6851.59 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.8%. Interest rates were low in most developed countries during this period. This positively impacted the growth of the chemicals market. For instance, in March 2020, the Bank of England, a UK-based central bank, reduced interest rates to 0.1%, the lowest level ever, as a measure of protest against COVID-19. These low-interest rates encouraged borrowing and increased the flow of money for investment. This allowed chemical companies to borrow money for process improvements, thus driving the market during the historic period. Rising costs had a negative impact on the growth of the industrial gas market during the forecast period. This rise in raw material costs resulted in higher manufacturing costs, thus decreasing the investments available for research and development of new products. Additionally, companies invested heavily in marketing their products due to intense competition in the market. Rising trucking, railroad, dry-bulk, and air-freight rates also negatively impacted the market. This rise in operating costs increased the pressure on companies to protect margins while maintaining the quality of their products. Chemical companies are increasingly adopting sustainable and eco-friendly processes to eliminate the negative impact of chemical manufacturing on the environment. Evolution in technology and chemical sciences enables chemical companies to utilize alternative fuels to produce chemical products. They are using naturally available carbon dioxide to produce fuels, industrial products, and other substances. For instance, Akzo Nobel N.V., a chemicals and coatings giant, is planning to make a seven-figure investment in Green Lizard Technologies’ patented process to make surfactants from plants rather than from oils. Major companies in the chemicals market include JXTG Holdings Inc., Sinopec Limited, BASF SE, Procter & Gamble, Unilever plc, L'Oreal SA, Dow Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp, and Guardian Industries, LLC. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemicals market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the chemicals market. The regions covered in the chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the chemicals market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The chemicals market consists of the sales of petrochemicals, industrial gas, ethyl alcohol, organic chemicals and inorganic chemicals, resins, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibers and filaments, pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. The chemicals industry establishments produce a variety of chemical products by processing raw materials such as air, water, natural gas, oil, metals and minerals. 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 global chemicals market is segmented - 1) By Type: General Chemical Product, Printing Inks, Toiletries, Soap and Cleaning Compounds, Adhesives, Paints and Coatings, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals, Chemical Fertilizers, Synthetic Rubber and Fibers, Plastic Material and Resins, Ethyl Alcohol and Other Basic Organic Chemical, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical, Synthetic Dye and Pigment, Industrial Gas, Petrochemicals 2) By Type of Intermediate Chemicals: Methanol, Ethylene Oxide, Propylene Oxide 3) By End User: Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Water Treatment, Construction, Paints and Dyes, Oil & Gas, Rubber Chemicals, Surfactants, Personal Care, Other End-Users Subsegments Covered: Oil-Based Printing Inks, Solvent-Based Printing Inks, Water-Based Printing Inks, Lotions (Including Sunscreens), Hair Preparations, Face Creams, Perfumes, Shaving Preparations, Other Cosmetic Preparations, Soap and Other Detergents, Surface Active Agents, Polish and Other Sanitation Goods, Water-Based Adhesives, Solvent-Based Adhesives, Hot-Melt-Based Adhesives, Reactive & Other Adhesives, Water Borne Coatings, Solvent Based Coatings, Powder Coatings, Other Paints and Coatings, Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Other Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals, Nitrogen Fertilizer, Phosphate Fertilizer, Potash Fertilizer, Synthetic Fibers, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR), Polybutadiene (BR), Ethylene Propylene (EPDM), Other Synthetic Rubber and Fibers, Polypropylene-Plastic Material and Resins, High-Density Polyethylene, Poly-Vinyl Chloride, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polystyrene-Plastic Material and Resins, Other Plastic Material and Resins, Synthetic Sweeteners, Plasticizers, Ethyl Alcohol, Silicone (except Resins), Fatty Acids, Gum and Wood Chemicals Synthetic Dye, Synthetic Pigments, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Other Industrial Gas, Ethylene-Petrochemicals, Propylene-Petrochemicals, Benzene-Petrochemicals, Xylene, Styrene-Petrochemicals, Toluene, Cumene, Other Petrochemicals

Chemicals By End Use Market Characteristics