Chemical Surface Treatment Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (Cleaners, Plating Chemicals, Conversion Coatings, Other Types), By Base Material (Metals, Plastics, Other Base Materials), By Application (Metals Coloring, Corrosion Inhibitors, Post Treatment, Pretreatments Cleaners, Pretreatment Conditioners, Decorative, Planting, Other Applications), By End-User (Building And Construction, Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, Non-Ferrous Metal, Household Appliances) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

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 market 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 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 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 market size of global surface active agents 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. 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. 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. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the surface active agents market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the surface active agents market report. The regions covered in the surface-active agents analysis 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. 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Surface inspection is a method of inspection to detect surface flaws by using smart cameras and angled lighting. Surface Inspection systems scan identified faults, record defect information, and display the defect location. Surface Inspection detects flaws in real-time and is both reproducible and sensitive. The main types of components in the surface inspection market are cameras, frame grabbers, optics, lighting equipment, processors, software, and others. Frame Grabbers are used in image processing, and analysis of cell motion, and it is helpful to detect faults through surface inspection. The different surface types include 2D and 3D and are deployed in various types including traditional systems and robotic cells. These are used in several sectors such as semiconductor, automotive, electrical and electronics, glass, and metal, food and packaging, medical and pharmaceuticals, plastic and rubber, printing, and others. The global surface inspection market is segmented - 1) By Component: Cameras, Frame Grabbers, Optics, Lighting Equipment, Processors, Software, Other Components 2) By Surface Type: 2D, 3D 3) By Deployment Type: Traditional Systems, Robotic Cells 4) By Vertical Type: Semiconductor, Automotive, Electrical And Electronics, Glass And Metal, Food And Packaging, Medical And Pharmaceuticals, Plastic And Rubber, Printing, Other Vetical Types The global surface inspection market size grew from $3.54 billion in 2022 to $3.96 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. 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 global surface inspection market size is expected to grow to $5.8 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.0%. An increase in the adoption of smart cameras is expected to propel the growth of the surface inspection market over the forthcoming years. Smart cameras are self-contained vision systems that use image sensors to detect flaws in products and surfaces. Surface inspection entails the use of smart cameras to identify surface faults or features on things as they are manufactured in real-time. Major companies are adopting smart cameras to detect surface flaws in real-time. For example, in September 2020, Industrial Vision Systems, a UK-based company operating in the surface inspection sector launched a smart AI vision sensor IVS-COMMAND-Ai, a smart AI vision sensor with HD smart cameras that provides a high-speed examination. This sensor may be used for guidance, comprehensive part inspection, traceability, and tracking, and it also has data storing and imaging functions built in. Therefore, the increase in the adoption of smart cameras drives the growth of the surface inspection market. The growing technological advancements are shaping the surface inspection market. Major companies operating in the surface inspection sector are concentrating on developing technical solutions to expand their portfolio and strengthen their position. For instance, in August 2021, Omron Corporation, a Japan-based electronic company, introduced the PCB inspection system VT-S10 Series, which automates the high-precision inspection process for electronic substrates using AI and a technique for imaging that is a first in the industry. VT-S10 Series is capable of automatically adjusting illuminating irradiations, angles, colors, and light intensity based on factors such as the forms of the electronic components and the soldering on the substrates, which minimizes the error and time required for inspection and increases accuracy. In March 2021, Datalogic S.p.A., an Italy-based computer manufacturing company acquired Micro Detectors S.p.A for a deal amount of $43.94 million (Euro 37 million). With the acquisition of Micro Detectors S.p.A., Datalogic will expand its global existence in the industrial automation sector, adding inductive and ultrasonic sensors to its product line, with applications in a wide range of industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and automotive. Micro Detectors S.p.A is an Italy-based company that manufactures surface inspection detectors. Major players in the surface inspection market are ISRA VISION, AMETEK Inc., Matrox Imaging, Datalogic S.p.A., Teledyne Technologies, Keyence Corporation, Cognex Corporation, OMRON Corporation, Basler AG, Baumer Holding AG, Panasonic Corporation, National Instruments Corporation, Pixargus, Dark Field Technologies, Stemmer Imaging, and Maschinenfabrik Herkules GmbH & Co. KG. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the surface inspection market share in 2022. The regions covered in the global surface inspection industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the surface inspection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The surface inspection market consists of sales of camera-based surface inspection systems, and computer-based surface inspection systems. 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. 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Surface vision and inspection refer to a non-destructive method of inspecting topographical details and locating suspected defects on an article's surface. It is used for the real-time detection of surface flaws or features using angled lighting and smart cameras. The main types of surface vision and inspection are computer systems and camera systems. Computer systems refer to the complete setup of hardware and software that is required for implementing computing performance. They have various components such as hardware and software. These are used in applications such as automotive, semiconductor, electronics and electrical, healthcare or pharmaceutical, food and beverages, logistics and postal sorting, metal, rubber and plastics, wood and paper, printing, and other applications. The global surface vision and inspection market is segmented - 1) By Type: Computer Systems, Camera Systems 2) By Component: Hardware, Software 3) By Application: Automotive, Semiconductor, Electronics and Electrical, Healthcare or Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverages, Logistics and Postal Sorting, Metal, Rubber and Plastics, Wood and Paper, Printing, Other Applications The global surface vision and inspection market size grew from $2.47 billion in 2022 to $2.75 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. 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 surface vision and inspection market size is expected to grow to $4.09 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.4%. Rapid industrialization is expected to propel the growth of the surface vision and inspection market going forward. Industrialization refers to the process by which an economy is transformed from a primarily agricultural one to one based on the manufacturing of goods. Surface vision and inspection help industrialization by autonomously confirming the visual and cosmetic quality of products. For instance, according to India Brand Equity Foundation, an Indian Government export promotion agency, the appliances and consumer electronics (ACE) market in India is expected to grow from USD 10.93 billion in 2019 to USD 21.18 billion by 2025. India has the potential to become a global manufacturing hub and by 2030, it can add more than USD 500 billion annually to the global economy. Therefore, rapid industrialization is driving the growth of the surface vision and inspection market. Major players in the surface vision and inspection market are Omron Corporation, AMETEK Inc., Edmund Optics Inc., ISRA VISION GmbH , Industrial Vision Systems, Keyence Corporation, Matrox Electronic Systems , Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Teledyne Digital Imaging Inc., VITRONIC, Dark Field Technologies, JAI, Basler AG, NI, Allied Vision Technologies GmbH, and MORITEX Corporation. Technological advancements are a key trend in the surface vision and inspection market. Major companies operating in the surface vision and inspection market are coming up with new technologies to sustain their position in the surface vision and inspection market. For instance, in January 2020, Omron Corporation, a Japan-based electronics company operating in the surface vision and inspection market, launched MicroHAWK V/F400 and V/F300 Series smart cameras to simplify applications by combining vision inspection and code reading into a single, highly compact device. The V/F400 and V/F300 Series reduce hardware costs and the amount of time needed for commissioning and maintenance by combining multiple capabilities into a single unit. A high-resolution 5-megapixel color camera with liquid lens autofocus and other potent technologies ensures exceptional precision while encouraging greater flexibility in production line layouts. This new product also has cutting-edge autofocus technology that is perfect for inspecting products that vary in size, shape, or inspection type. In February 2020, Atlas Copco, a Sweden-based company operating in industrial tools and equipment acquired ISRA Vision for a deal of $ 1.9 billion. This acquisition aims to strengthen its position in the digital manufacturing segment by integrating its technologies. ISRA Vision AG is a Germany-based company operating in inspection systems. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the surface vision and inspection market share in 2022. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global surface vision and inspection market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the surface vision and inspection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The surface vision and inspection market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing surface vision and inspection services such as installation and configuration, maintenance of spare parts, preventative maintenance, training, and upgrade of systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The surface vision and inspection market also include sales of lighting system, optical systems, sensors, vision processing systems, and communications system. 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. 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Surface computing refers to the application of a specialized computer wherein graphical user interface (GUI) elements are substituted by intuitive and ordinary objects. Surface computing is used as a natural user interface that allows users to interact with digital material in a similar way, they interact with daily data such as images, paintbrushes, and music, with hand gestures, and by placing real-world objects on the surface. Surface computing is used to help develop gestures for tabletop implementations. The main types of surface computing are flat and curved displays. Flat refers to displays that are flat-shaped screens for content display. Simple, two-dimensional objects and vibrant colours are used in flat design, a user interface design approach. It is sometimes compared to the skeuomorphic aesthetic, which creates the appearance of three dimensions by imitating real-world characteristics. Surface computing can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. The different types of touches include single-touch, multi-touch, and multi-user that are used in automotive, education, entertainment, finance, government, healthcare, and hospitality, and others. The global surface computing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Flat, Curved Display 2) By Vision: Two Dimension, Three Dimensional 3) By Touch: Single Touch, Multi-touch, Multi-user 4) By Application: Automotive, Education, Entertainment, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Other Applications The global surface computing market size grew from $47.38 billion in 2022 to $64.96 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.1%. 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 surface computing market size is expected to grow to $225.6 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 36.5%. Increasing demand for computers is expected to propel the growth of the surface computing market going forward. A surface computer is a computer that communicates with the user directly through an everyday object's surface as opposed to a monitor and keyboard. It is a use of a specialized computer GUI (Graphical User Interface) in which commonplace, logical objects are used in place of typical GUI components. Surface computing aims to seamlessly interact with objects on a screen by recognizing touch and objects there. For instance, according to International Data Corporation (IDC), a US-based Information technology intelligence, and advisory services company, worldwide shipments of Traditional PCs (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) reached 92.7 million units during the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21), representing a 1.0% increase over the same quarter in 2020. Also, 348.8 million PCs were shipped worldwide in 2021, up 14.8% from 202 million. Therefore, the increasing demand for computers is driving the demand for the surface computing market. Major players in the surface computing market are Apple Inc., Planar System Inc., Ideum Inc., Vertigo Systems GmbH, EyeFactive GmbH, Nvision Solutions Inc., Touchmagix Media Private Limited, ViewSonic Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Toshiba Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Intel Corporation, IBM Corpation, Fujitsu Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Sony Corporation, Acer Inc., Panasonic Corporation, and Dell Inc. Product innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the surface computing market. Major companies operating in the surface computing market are focused on developing innovative solutions to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in September 2021, Microsoft Corporation, a US-based software company launched its first surface laptop studio computer. The new $130 Surface Slim Pen 2 can be hidden and charged under the Surface Laptop Studio's keyboard. The new Surface Pen has a finer tip than the one it replaces, and it incorporates a motor that responds to events in some apps with haptic feedback. The computer's haptic trackpad offers a more enjoyable clicking experience than earlier surface devices. With the use of a unique hinge, users can tilt the 14-inch screen so that it covers the keyboard, which makes the screen closer and easier to write on. Alternatively, users may turn the Laptop Studio over and use it as a tablet. But unlike the surface laptop, the screen is fixed. In April 2021, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., a US-based semiconductor company that develops computer processors and related technologies partnered with Microsoft Corporation for an undisclosed amount. With this partnership, AMD would provide industry-leading CPUs that help Microsoft provide the greatest products possible to its customers. Microsoft Corporation is a US-based technology corporation that operates in surface computing and produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. North America was the largest region in the surface computing market share in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global surface computing market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the surface computing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The surface computing market consists of sales of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth antennas, central processing unit, storage devices. 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 coffee market is segmented into roasted coffee; coffee concentrates, essences and extracts and other coffee. 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. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The surface computing market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides surface computing market statistics, including surface computing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a surface computing market share, detailed surface computing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the surface computing industry. 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Surface mining refers to the method of extracting minerals near the surface of the earth. It is the removal of the terrain surface to access minerals underneath. Surface mining has a lower financial cost and is a lot safer than underground mining. The main types of surface mining are strip mining, open pit mining, and terrace mining. Strip-surface mining refers to a mineral-extraction process in which a layer or seam of undesired material is being removed from the surface of an area to allow efficient access to the desired material existing underneath the layer being stripped. The different minerals include metallic ore, non-metallic ore, coal mining, and others, and involve several end users such as metals, electric power industries, manufacturing, and others. The global surface mining market is segmented - 1) By Type: Strip Mining, Open Pit Mining, Terrace Mining, Other Types 2) By Mineral: Metallic Ore, Non-Metallic Ore, Coal Mining 3) By End User: Metal, Electric Power Industry, Manufacturing, Other End Users The global surface mining market size will grow from $26.94 billion in 2022 to $28.65 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. 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 tthe global surface mining industry is expected to grow to $34.56 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.8%. The rise in construction projects is significantly contributing to the growth of the surface mining market going forward. Construction is the process of building, altering, repairing, remodeling, improving, or demolishing any structure. Surface mining is helpful for construction sites for erecting structures and infrastructure components required for modern living, such as sand, gravel, gypsum, and limestone. For instance, according to Invest India, an India-based investment promotion and facilitation agency, the construction industry in India is expected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2025. In addition, the real estate industry in India is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030 and will contribute 13% to India’s GDP. Therefore, the rise in construction projects drives the surface mining market going forward. Major players in the surface mining market are Perenti Global Limited, American Mine Services, Macmahon Holdings, BCM International Group, Laxyo Group, Mining Plus Pty Ltd., Technica Mining, Banks Group, Day Group, Goldcorp, Rio Tinto Group, BHP Billiton, Komatsu Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., Sandvik AB, Atlas Copco AB, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., and Coal India Limited. Strategic partnerships have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the surface mining market. Major companies operating in the surface mining market are looking for partnerships to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in June 2021, Parenti Global, an Australia-based surface mining company, partnered with Sandfire Resources, an Australia-based mining and exploration company. Through this partnership, Parenti Global would expand its surface mining portfolio in Africa. Furthermore, in December 2020, Caterpillar, a US-based equipment and machinery company, partnered with Guardhat, a US-based technology company, to provide surface mining operations with safety solutions through Cat dealers. Through this partnership, both companies developing new system called Cat Connected Worker. This system uses wearable technology to provide increased protection for mine workers. The system will also provide event-based monitoring and mapping to enhance the mining environment. In November 2021, Alta Equipment Group, a US-based leading provider of industrial forklifts, heavy construction equipment, and warehouse solutions in the Midwest, acquired Midwest Mine Services for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Alta Group expands its portfolio in the construction business and also increases the demand for high-end engineering and design services. Midwest Mine Services is a US-based surface mining equipment company. North America was the largest region in the surface mining market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the surface mining industry analysis are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the surface mining market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The surface mining market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as drift mining, slope mining, contour mining, and auger mining. 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. 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A chemical sensor is a device that identifies and analyzes chemical properties in an analyte (the technical term for the chemical material under investigation) and converts the chemical data into electronic data. The main types of products in chemical sensors are electrochemical, optical, pallister, or catalytic bead, and others. Electrochemical sensors are devices that combine a chemically selective layer to an electrochemical transducer to provide information about the composition of a solution in real-time. The different detection methods include gas sensors, pH sensors, humidity sensors, biosensors and are available in various particulate forms such as solid, liquid, gas. It is implemented in various sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, medical, environmental monitoring, industrial, and others. The global chemical sensors market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Optical, Pallister Or Catalytic Bead, Other Product Types 2) By Particulate Type: Liquid, Gas 3) By Detection Method: pH Sensors, Humidity Sensors, Bio Sensors 4) By End-User: Automotive, Medical, Environmental Monitoring, Industrial, Other End-Users The global chemical sensors market size grew from $28.84 billion in 2022 to $31.39 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. 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 chemical sensors is expected to grow to $44.8 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.3%. The increasing use of chemical sensors in the automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the chemical sensors market in the forecast period. Automobile traffic is the primary source of exhaust gases. The chemical sensors and measurement technology can aid in improving engine performance, increasing energy efficiency, and lowering pollutant emissions. For instance, in January 2021, Gentex Corporation, a US-based high technology electronics company, introduced nanofiber sensing technology for detecting a wide range of chemicals, ranging from explosives to volatile organic compounds, with applications in a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, and others. The company is presently working on a variant of this technology with an autonomous vehicle manufacturer to deliver the first smoke detector developed to identify smoke and vape within the vehicle environment. Therefore, the rising use of chemical sensors in the automotive industry propels the chemical sensors market growth. Major players in the chemical sensors market are Honeywell International Inc., Siemens AG, Halma PLC, Denso Corporation, Emerson Electric, General Electric, Intelligent Optical Systems, SICK AG, Alpha MOS, The Bosch Group, Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG, Owlstone Inc., Spec Sensors, Nemoto, SenseAir AB, Freescale Semiconductor Inc., and JLM Innovation GmbH. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an emerging trend in the chemical sensors market. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in chemical sensors to assist in the identification and quantification of the ubiquitous mix of chemicals that comprise the environment. The ability of novel AI algorithms to seamlessly integrate with chemical sensors for material innovations and robust additive manufacturing technologies is impressive. For instance, in November 2022, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), a Saudi-Arabia-based private research university, engineered a artificial intelligence-based chemical sensor to identify specific gases in the air with high selectivity and sensitivity. This smart electronic chemical sensor is capable of precisely identifying the target gas among the compound mixture of chemicals found in the air and can be used in applications ranging from medical diagnostics to the detection of hazardous industrial gas leakages. Additionally, for each tested gas, specific signature markers are created using data processing and machine learning algorithms to create an accurate and specialized gas categorization model. In February 2020, Halma plc, a UK-based company offering various sensors including chemical sensors acquired Maxtec LLC, for an undisclosed amount. Through this deal, Halma aimed at expanding its gas sensor portfolio with oxygen analysis sensors and delivery products. Maxtec LLC is a US-based company that manufactures the highest-of-quality gas sensors, analyzers, and gas delivery products. North America was the largest region in the chemical sensors market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the chemical sensors report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the chemical sensors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The chemical sensors market consists of sales of optical sensors, electrochemical, catalytic beads, and other chemical sensors. 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 chemical sensors market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides chemical sensors market statistics, including chemical sensors industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a chemical sensors market share, detailed chemical sensors market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the chemical sensors industry. This chemical sensor 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.

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 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. The global chemicals market size will grow 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 market size of chemicals 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. 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. 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. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemicals market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the chemicals market share. 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 report 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 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 chemical tankers are used to transport any chemicals compound in bulk that can be exceedingly hazardous, with the majority of them being flammable and/or toxic, and some of them being extremely hazardous. Chemical tanker structural layouts and arrangements are frequently comparable to those outlined for oil tankers and required to comply with various safety aspects. The main types of chemical tankers are organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, vegetable oils and fats. Organic chemicals refer to carbon and its compounds are a large class of chemicals. Many of these substances will contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, Sulphur, phosphorus, and other elements, with or without oxygen. The tankers use materials such as stainless steel and coats and are divided by cargo Types into IMO 1, IMO 2, and IMO 3. The size of the tankers is inland chemical tankers (1,000-4,999 DWT), coastal chemical tankers (5,000-9,999 DWT), deep-sea chemical tankers (10,000-50,000 DWT). The global chemical tankers market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Organic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Vegetable Oils And Fats 2) By Fleet Material: Stainless Steel, Coated 3) By Cargo Types: IMO 1, IMO 2, IMO 3 4) By Size: Inland Chemical Tankers (1,000-4,999 DWT), Coastal Chemical Tankers (5,000-9,999 DWT), Deep-Sea Chemical Tankers (10,000-50,000 DWT) The global chemical tankers market size grew from $32.45 billion in 2022 to $34.48 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. 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 chemical tankers is expected to grow to $44.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.3%. The growth of the chemical industry is expected to propel the growth of the chemical tankers market. Companies in the chemical industry will require chemical tankers to transport and shift their chemical compounds from one location to another. This factor creates a demand for chemical tankers. According to the American Chemistry Council, 2021, the USA chemical industry will maintain its net exporter position, supporting total U.S. goods exports. By 2025, net exports of chemicals in the USA will reach $40.5 billion and chemical industry shipments are expected to reach $668 billion. As major economies reopen and import demand in partner economies increases, US chemical exports are likely to grow dramatically. Therefore, the growth of the chemical industry drives the chemical tankers market. Major players in the chemical tankers market are Ace Tankers, Bahri, Chembulk Tankers, Hansa Tankers, IINO KAIUN KAISHA Ltd., Maersk Tankers, MOL Chemical Tankers, Nordic Tankers, Odfjell, Stolt-Nielsen, Team Tankers International Ltd., Wilmar International Ltd., IMC Tankers, Koyo Kaiun, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk, Stena Bulk, Ultratank, and Womar. Technological advancement are shaping the chemical tankers market. Many companies are investing in the innovation and development of chemical tankers to provide ease, accessibility, convenience, and affordability to their users. For instance, in March 2021, SCF a Russian-based subsidiary of Sovcomflot launched its first LNG-Powered MR Chemical tanker. The MR kind of chemical tanker is designed to transport oil products and gas condensate. The vessels' power units will run on ecologically friendly LNG, reducing the volume of emissions into the atmosphere dramatically. The tanker will be around 50 000 tons, with a length of over 180 meters, a width of over 32 meters, and a draught of -13,4 meters. 1B ice-class vessels can safely navigate throughout the year, including in ice conditions in the Baltic Sea. In August 2020, Stolt-Nielsen Limited a UK-based company focused on opportunities in logistics, distribution, and aquaculture acquired five chemical tankers from Chemical Transportation Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Stolt-Nielsen Limited is planning to replace ships being retired in the next few years, lowering the fleet age profile with competitively priced ships that can trade in any of the deep-sea lanes. The aim is to provide a high-quality, reliable, and flexible service offering to clients. Chemical Transportation Group (CTG) is a US-based chemical transportation group. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemical tanker market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market share. The regions covered in the chemical tanker market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the chemical tankers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The chemical tanker market consists of sales of parcel chemical tankers and dedicated chemical tankers. 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 chemical tankers market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides chemical tankers market statistics, including chemical tankers industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a chemical tankers market share, detailed chemical tankers market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the chemical tankers industry. This chemical tankers 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.