Plastic Resins Global Market Report 2023 – By Product (Crystalline, Non-Crystalline, Engineering Plastic, Super Engineering Plastic), By Resin Type (Polyethylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polybutylene Terephthalate), By Application (Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Electrical And Electronics, Logistics, Textiles And Clothing, Furniture And Bedding, Medical Device) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Hydroxychloroquine refers to a quinolone-derived medication that is used to treat malaria. In countries or regions where it is recognised that other medications (such chloroquine) may not be effective, it is also used to prevent malaria infection. In some hospitalised individuals, hydroxychloroquine may also be used to treat coronavirus (COVID-19). The main types of drug activities in hydroxychloroquine are anti-malarial, anti-rheumatic, lupus suppressant, anti-COVID-19, and others. Antimalarial drugs, or simply "antimalarials," are antiparasitic chemical agents that can be utilised to cure or prevent malaria. They are generally organically sourced. The different formulations include tablets, and injections and are used in malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, COVID-19, and others. It is distributed through various channels such as hospital pharmacies, online pharmacies, specialty drug stores, and retail pharmacies. The global hydroxychloroquine market is segmented - 1) By Drug Activity: Anti-Malarial Drug, Anti-Rheumatic Drug, Lupus Suppressant Drug, Anti COVID-19 Drug, Other Drug Activity 2) By Formulation: Tablets, Injection 3) By Application: Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Erythematosus, COVID-19, Other Applications 4) By Distribution Channel: Hospital Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy, Speciality Drug Stores, Retail Pharmacy The global hydroxychloroquine market size grew from $1.8 billion in 2022 to $1.93 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. 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 hydroxychloroquine is expected to grow from $2.52 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.9%. The increasing number of coronavirus cases has increased the demand for hydroxychloroquine market in 2020. The demand for hydroxychloroquine is growing attributing to its use in the treatment of COVID-19 patients and the ongoing clinical trials. The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in the hospital or enrolled in clinical trials. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were more than 10 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, including more than 500,000 deaths reported as of 3rd July 2020, globally. USA, Brazil, Russia, UK, India, and Spain are the countries most affected by the virus. Therefore, the continuous increase in coronavirus cases across the globe is surging the demand for hydroxychloroquine, generating higher revenues for the hydroxychloroquine market during the period. Major players in the hydroxychloroquine market are Bayer AG, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Zydus Cadila, Ipca Laboratories Ltd., Wallace Pharma, Teva, Mylan, Novartis, and Intas Pharmaceuticals. Side effects associated with the use of hydroxychloroquine market drugs are predicted to limit market growth. The side effects associated with the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID patients include serious and potentially life-threatening heart rhythm problems. In April 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration warned against the side effects of hydroxychloroquine and issued a safety communication regarding the side effects of using the drug for COVID-19 outside of hospital settings or clinical trials. Moreover, the World Health Organization (WHO) suspended the clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns on the 25th of May 2020. However, the trials have been resumed by WHO on the 3rd of June 2020 after reviewing safety concerns. Nonetheless, the potential side effects restrict the use of hydroxychloroquine outside the hospital and clinical settings, thereby hindering the growth of the hydroxychloroquine market going forward. Major players operating in the market are undertaking various strategic initiatives such as increasing production capacity and the expansion of manufacturing plants to meet the augmented global demand. For instance, in April 2020, Zydus Cadila announced that the company has ramped up its production capacity by 10 times for the production of hydroxychloroquine post the COVID-19 outbreak. Moreover, other manufacturers including IPCA Laboratories increased their monthly hydroxychloroquine production capacity five to six times during May 2020. Thus, the ramp-up of production capacities by major companies is a major trend shaping the hydroxychloroquine market. In March 2020, Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., a US-based pharmaceutical company, and Lauras Labs Ltd., an India-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, entered into a collaboration agreement on a clinical trial exploring the use of hydroxychloroquine as a preventive treatment for coronavirus illness with the Department of Infectious Disease at the University of Minnesota (COVID-19). Hydroxychloroquine is a medicine for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and porphyria cutanea tarda, as well as for the prevention and treatment of some forms of malaria. The University of Minnesota is a US-based public research university pioneering research programs for undergraduates and graduates. North America is the largest region in the hydroxychloroquine market in 2022. Middle East is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the hydroxychloroquine market report. The regions covered in the hydroxychloroquine industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the hydroxychloroquine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The hydroxychloroquine market consists of sales of plaquenil, antimalarials, and immunosuppressants. 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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Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) devices and reagents are designed to aid scientists in producing multiple copies of specific DNA segments. In PCR, a section of the genome to be amplified is chosen using short synthetic DNA fragments called primers, and the segment is subsequently amplified through numerous rounds of DNA synthesis. The main products of Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) devices and reagents are instruments, reagents, and consumables. An instrument is a tool or device for doing a particular kind of work. The instruments used are standard PCR, rt- PCR, and digital PCR. The various end-users are the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, clinical diagnostics labs and hospitals, academics, and research organizations. The global polymerase chain reactions (PCR) devices, reagents and uses market is segmented - 1) By Product: Instruments, Reagents, Consumables 2) By End User: Pharmaceutical and biotechnoly industries, Clinical Diagnostics labs and hospitals, Academics and research organization 3) By Instruments: Standars PCR, RT-PCR, Digital PCR The global polymerase chain reactions (PCR) devices, reagents and uses market size grew from $5.56 billion in 2022 to $5.9 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. 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 polymerase chain reactions (PCR) devices, reagents and uses is expected to grow from $7.58 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.5%. The growing prevalence of infectious diseases across the world is driving the polymerase chain reactions devices and reagents market. Polymerase chain reactions devices are used in clinical laboratories to detect the presence of infectious diseases. In a report published by the World Health Organization, it was reported that around 17 million people are killed in a year due to infectious diseases. Also, the same report stated that 30 new infectious diseases have emerged in the last 20 years. According to the National Centre for Health Statistics, 15.5 million people in the US visited a physician, due to an infectious disease. Such instances are increasing the demand for clinical diagnostic services and thereby driving the polymerase chain reactions devices and reagents market. Major players in the polymerase chain reactions (PCR) devices and reagents market are Bio-Rad Laboratories, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Abbott, BioMérieux SA, Agilent Technologies, QIAGEN N.V., Siemens Healthcare GmbH (Siemens AG), and Fluidigm Corporation. The emergence of alternatives is a major restraint on the growth of polymerase chain reaction devices and the reagents market. In the field of DNA sequencing, the polymerase chain reaction technique has competitors like Next Generation Sequencing and Sanger Sequencing which provide similar utility as PCR devices and reagents and even better results in some cases, thus increasing the competition in the market and thereby limiting PCR devices and reagents growth. For instance, in a study conducted, 138 FFPE non-small lung cancer samples were examined, with assays developed through Sanger, Next Generation Sequencing, and polymerase chain reaction techniques. All three assays were compared and it was reported that assays developed by NGS and QPCR exhibited similar analytical sensitivity, simplicity, and high level of concordance. Moreover, it was found that NGS assays proved to be better than qPCR in displaying more accurate information about allele sequence, mutation frequency, and the detection of non-hotspot mutations. This emergence of alternative procedures is expected to restrain the growth of the market during the forecast period. Companies in the polymerase chain reaction devices and reagents market are increasingly focusing on Digital PCR due to its higher accuracy compared to conventional PCR. Conventional PCR is an end-point investigation that is not fully quantified because the enhanced item is distinguished by agarose gel electrophoresis. Digital PCR expands on customary PCR enhancement and fluorescent-probe– based identification techniques to give a comprehensive evaluation of nucleic acids without the requirement for standard bends. The companies investing in digital polymerase chain reaction technology include BioRad Technologies, Atlas Genetics, OriGene Technologies STST-Diagnostica, Ugen Tec, and Genesis Healthcare Company. North America was the largest region in the polymerase chain reactions (PCR) devices and reagents market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global polymerase chain reactions (PCR) devices and reagents market report. The regions covered in the global polymerase chain reaction (PCR) devices and reagents market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the polymerase chain reactions (PCR) devices and reagents market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The polymerase chain reactions (PCR) devices and reagents market consists of sales of conventional PCR machines, qPCR, reverse transcription PCR, nested PCR, hot start PCR, and digital PCR 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. 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The hot-melt-based adhesives are thermoplastic adhesives that are heated to create a melt before applying to the surface and are designed to be melted in an electric hot glue gun. The hot-melt-based adhesives are marketed in a solid state at room temperature, and these are activated through heating beyond their softening point between 50 and 160 degrees. The main types of hot-melt-based adhesives are thermoplastic polyurethane, ethylene vinyl acetate, styrenic-butadiene copolymers, polyolefins, polyamide, and other resin types. Polyamide is a polymer in which the amide group (CONH) connects the monomer units. The hot-melt-based adhesives are applied in packaging solutions, nonwoven hygiene products, furniture and woodwork, bookbinding, and other sectors that are used by building and construction, packaging, transportation, electrical and electronic appliances, healthcare, and other industries. The global hot-melt-based adhesives market is segmented - 1) By Type: Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Styrenic-butadiene Copolymers, Polyolefins, Polyamide, Other Resin Types 2) By Application: Packaging Solutions, Nonwoven Hygiene Products, Furniture & Woodwork, Bookbinding, Other Applications 3) By End User: Building and Construction, Packaging, Transportation, Electrical and Electronic Appliances, Healthcare, Other End Users The global hot-melt-based adhesives market size will grow from $15.65 billion in 2022 to $17.04 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 market size of the global hot-melt-based adhesives is expected to grow from $23.54 billion in 2027 at CAGR of 8.4%. With growing awareness to preserve the environment, customers/consumers are fetching for eco-friendly products. Features like affordability, non-release of VOC into the environment, longer shelf life, reusability without degradation, and fast-drying ability are making hot melt adhesives as environmentally friendly adhesives when compared to other adhesives. For example, companies such as Bostik are providing hot-melt polyurethane adhesive for the textile industry by using a solventless technology that reduces the usage of hazardous solvents like methylene chloride. Hot-melt polyurethane adhesive has seen visible success in Asian underwear, sportswear, and medical garment manufacturers. The increasing demand for hot-melt polyurethane adhesives will drive the hot melt adhesives market. Major players in the hot-melt-based adhesives market are Jowat Se, Sika AG, Tex Year Industries Inc., DowDuPont, Costchem SRL, American Chemical Inc., Bostik Inc., Huntsman Corp., Beardow & Adams Ltd., and Hexcel Corporation. Many products produced by adhesives companies are potentially hazardous during the manufacturing stages. This is mainly because the manufacturing processes involve high temperatures and high-pressure reactions, which can be dangerous unless controlled carefully. In addition, some of these manufactured dyes harm both living organisms and the environment. Due to this, regulations in the adhesives industry—in assessing and managing the risks involved in the manufacturing, transporting, and disposing of chemicals—increased in the historical period. Adhesives have to be compliant with complex regulations that govern the labeling, handling, manufacturing, shipping, and storage of the product. Additional compliance costs for these changing regulations, as different countries and geographies have different regulations, were a major restraint for hot melt-based adhesives companies. Many hot melt-based adhesive companies are adopting IoT (Internet of Things) technologies to connect equipment and smart devices to garner real-time insights and locate gaps in the manufacturing process. The data obtained is processed, analyzed, and interpreted by plant managers and senior-level management to improve quality and achieve optimum production levels. For example, smart systems give information on the working condition and performance of chemical reactors with embedded software and analytics tools to notify plant operators and managers of possible machine breakdowns. For instance, some of the major companies adopting IoT include BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, and H.B. Fuller. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hot-melt-based adhesives market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global hot-melt-based adhesives market share. The regions covered in the global hot-melt-based adhesives market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the hot melt-based adhesives market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, UK, USA, and Australia. The hot-melt-based adhesives market consists of the sales of hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives, and poly amides hot-melt adhesives. 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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Ethylene propylene is a type of synthetic rubber formed as a terpolymer of ethylene, propylene, and a diene component. It is resistant to heat and electricity and is non-reactive towards acids and alkali compounds. Ethylene propylene is used in weather-stripping and seals, glass-run channels, radiators, garden and appliance hoses, tubing, belts, and electrical insulation. The main product types of ethylene-propylene are solution polymerization and suspension polymerization. Solution polymerization is the polymerization that takes place in a solution. The presence of a solvent prevents the viscosity of the reaction mixture from becoming too high, which is beneficial for fluid flow and heat transfer. The various applications involved are automotive, building and construction, plastic modification, lubricant additives, wires and cables, and tires and tubes. The global ethylene propylene (EPDM) market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Solution Polymerization, Suspension Polymerization 2) By Application: Automotive, Building & Construction, Plastic Modification, Lubricant Additive, Wires & Cables, Tires & Tubes The global ethylene propylene (EPDM) market size will grow from $6.08 billion in 2022 to $6.69 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global ethylene propylene (EPDM) is expected to grow from $9.45 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.0%. The use of ethylene propylene (EPDM) market across various industries contributes to the growth of the ethylene-propylene market. In the automotive industry, EPDM products bond well with metals by providing a well-built barrier against the environment. EPDM possesses properties such as heat resistance, abrasion resistance, oil swell resistance, flame retardance, oxidation, ozone, and weather ageing due to its stable, saturated polymer backbone structure. Companies such as BRP manufacturing are providing EPDM for the automotive industry that includes under-the-hood, cabin pressure-equalizing assemblies, interior trim, and striker plate blinds. Thus, the usage of EPDM in different industries is contributing to the EPDM market's growth. Major players in the ethylene propylene (EPDM) market are The Dow Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Johns Manville, Inc., KUMHO POLYCHEM, Lanxess AG, Lion Elastomers LLC., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., and Versalis S.p.A. The release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) while manufacturing ethylene-propylene causes environmental pollution, which is challenging the growth of the EPDM market. VOCs consist of different chemicals that show adverse effects on human health as well as on the environment as they release fine particulates into the atmosphere, resulting in the formation of smog and reduced visibility. For instance, to avoid harmful emissions of VOCs, the Hong Kong government has implemented various regulations, such as products exceeding normal emissions of VOCs not allowed in the country. Thus, the increased release of VOCs from producing ethylene propylene is limiting the ethylene propylene (EPDM) market growth. The increasing demand for ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber produced from bio-based feedstock acts as a key trend driving the growth of the EPDM market. Renewable EPDM rubber uses raw materials such as sugar and glycerin to replace traditional feedstock such as isoprene and butadiene in synthetic rubber production to reduce greenhouse emissions and to achieve sustainability. For instance, Keltan, a Netherlands-based company, produced the first commercial bio-based feedstock, KELTAN ECo., based on renewable raw materials. Therefore, renewable ethylene propylene (EPDM) market rubber is expected to increase the market share of the ethylene propylene (EPDM) market. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ethylene-propylene market in 2022. Middle East was the second-largest region in the ethylene propylene (EPDM) market report. The regions covered in the ethylene propylene (EPDM) analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the ethylene propylene (EPDM) market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The ethylene propylene (EPDM) market consists of the sales of ethylene propylene made with ethylene and propylene alone, and ethylene propylene made with small amounts of a diene (generally ethylidene norbornene or 1,4-hexadiene). 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 the ethylene propylene (EPDM) market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer produced by chain-growth polymerization of the monomer propylene and is used in automotive fittings and industrial fibers. It is resilient, resistant to fatigue, and highly resistant to most acids and alkalis. The main products of polypropylene are homopolymer and copolymer. A homopolymer is a polymer like polyethylene containing identical monomer units. These are used in applications such as injection molding, fiber and raffia, film and sheet, and blow molding that are used by end users such as packaging, automotive, consumer products, electrical and electronics, and other industries. The global polypropylene market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Homopolymer, Copolymer 2) By Application: Injection Molding, Fiber & Raffia, Film & Sheet, Blow Molding 3) By End User Industry: Packaging, Automotive, Consumer Products, Electrical and Electronics, Other End-User Industries The global polypropylene market size will grow from $126.75 billion in 2022 to $138.18 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global polypropylene is expected to grow to $192.13 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. Rising demand for thermoplastic materials has contributed to the growth of the polypropylene market. Due to their unique chemical properties, thermoplastic materials can be recycled and remolded without affecting their physical properties. As a result, thermoplastic materials are far more useful in a wide range of applications, including clothing, packaging, food, and beverages. Additionally, they are also used in heavy-duty applications such as the aerospace, military, and medical industries. According to the American Chemistry Council, the production of plastic resins, which serve as the foundation for all plastic products, climbed 0.9 percent in the United States in 2020, compared to 1.2 percent in 2019. The rising demand for thermoplastic materials increased the demand for the polypropylene market, thereby driving the market. Major players in the polypropylene market are Lyondellbasell, Sinopec, Sabic, Exxon Mobil, Braskem, PetroChina, Reliance Industries, Formosa Plastics, Borealis, and Asahi Kasei Plastics. Variations in the prices of raw materials such as crude oil have always been a major challenge in the polypropylene market. Fluctuating crude oil prices increase the operating expenses, affecting the bottom lines of manufacturing companies in this market. For instance, according to the ‘Business Standard’, polypropylene became costlier by 4.6% due to rising oil prices. Crude oil is the main source of petrochemicals as plastics are produced primarily from petroleum products. Therefore, crude oil prices are one of the key factors affecting plastic costs, making them very volatile. Volatile prices thereby have a negative impact on the polypropylene market, affecting the market’s growth. Eco-friendly polypropylene compounds are increasingly being used due to strict government rules and regulations over recycling and environmental protection. The polypropylene compounds possess unique qualities, making them more favorable as an alternative in the automotive industry. For example, Grand Siam Composites, a joint venture between SCG Chemicals, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., and Prime Polymer, has developed new technologies and inventions to produce high-quality products that are environmentally friendly. With those advancements, GSC’s polypropylene compounds are producing high-quality automobile parts such as consoles, instrument panels, bumpers, door panels, and various accessories. In June 2021, LyondellBasell, one of the world’s major plastics, chemicals, and refinery firms based in the Netherlands, acquired PolyPacific Polymers. This acquisition contributes to LyondellBasell’s expansion of its polypropylene business. PolyPacific Polymers Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian firm that produces modified polypropylene olefin compounds. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polypropylene market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global polypropylene market. The regions covered in the global polypropylene market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the polypropylene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The polypropylene market consists of the sales of block copolymers, and random copolymers. 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. 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Styrene-butadiene rubber is a synthetic rubber derived from the co-polymers styrene and butadiene. These materials have good abrasion resistance and good age stability when protected by additives. The main product types of styrene-butadiene rubber market are emulsion type and solution type. Emulsions are mixtures composed of two or more liquid types, where one is like tiny droplets of a tiny or even ultramicroscopic size and is distributed among the others. The various applications involved are automotive tires, footwear, polymer modification, adhesives, and other applications. The distribution channels are direct/institutional sales, retail sales, and other channel sales. The global styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Emulsion Type, Solution Type 2) By Application: Automotive Tire, Footwear, Polymer Modification, Adhesives, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Direct/Institutional Sales, Retail Sales, Other Distribution Channels The global styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market size will grow from $35.7 billion in 2022 to $37.79 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. 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 global styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market size is expected to grow from $46.55 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.4%. Increased use of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market in tire manufacturing has contributed to the growth of the SBR market. Styrene-butadiene rubber is one of the key elements in tire manufacturing. Styrene and butadiene monomers are a blend of styrene and butadiene monomers that have natural rubber-like properties. Along with that, they have unique characteristics such as abrasion resistance, perfect impact strength, good resilience, and high tensile strength, which permit them to be suitable for high-end tire manufacturing. Growing sales of automobiles in recent years have led to increased use of SBR by the automobile industry. According to TrueCar Inc., an automotive pricing and information website for new and used car buyers, indicated that in September 2020, sales of new vehicles reached 1,221,092 units. This has led to an increased demand for SBR from the end-use industry, thus driving the styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market. Major players in the styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market are Asahi Kasei, Lanxess, Bridgestone, Michelin, China Petroleum & Chemical, Jsr, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Sinopec, Eastman, and SIBUR. Safety hazards have always been a major challenge in the styrene-butadiene rubber 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. Major companies in the styrene-butadiene rubber industry are increasingly investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their decision-making abilities and thus drive profits. The companies in this industry gather huge amounts of raw data relating to the working of plants and other infrastructure through a large number of sensors placed across the production site. Using big data analytics, companies can detect sensible patterns, which can allow them to quickly react to unwanted changes or potential defects, thus saving costs. AI allows companies to make better operational decisions. Companies such as Zhongce Rubber Group and Yokohama Rubber have been increasingly investing in AI technology to have a centralized method of data management and support data integration across multiple applications. 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. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market report. The regions covered in the styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market market consists of the sales of hot styrene-butadiene rubbers, cold styrene-butadiene rubbers, and solution styrene-butadiene rubbers. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with a styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market share, detailed styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) industry. 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Xylene is a chemical compound composed of isomers derived from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons. Xylene can also occur naturally in petroleum and coal tar. It is a colorless, insoluble, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. The main types of xylene are ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, and mixed xylene. Ortho-xylene is a clear, colorless, poisonous, and flammable liquid, C8H10, the ortho isomer of xylene used mainly in the synthesis of phthalic anhydride. The applications are automotive, textile, chemical, oil and gas, leather, paints and coatings, and rubber. The various end-users are plastics and polymers, paints and coatings, adhesives, and other end-users. The global xylene market is segmented - 1) By Type: Ortho-Xylene, Meta-Xylene, Para-Xylene, Mixed Xylene 2) By Application: Automotive, Textile, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Leather, Paints and Coatings, Rubber 3) By End User: Plastics and Polymers, Paints and Coatings, Adhesives, Other End Users The global xylene market size will grow from $202.06 billion in 2022 to $210.66 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. 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 xylene is expected to grow from $246.43 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.0%. The increasing demand for paraxylene across the globe contributes to the growth of the xylene market. Paraxylene is one of the isomers of xylene and is essential in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET is used in industries such as beverage packaging, consumer goods, sheets & films, food packaging, automotive, and construction. The increase in the need for packaging materials has increased the demand for PET and hence contributed to the growth of the paraxylene market. To meet the increasing demand for paraxylene, new production plants have been set up. For instance, according to Jinlianchuang, a Chinese provider of comprehensive digital and intelligent services for bulk commodities, in 2022, China is expected to have 6 sets of paraxylene units in operation with a production capacity of 11.89 million tons/year with a 41.3% increase. The increase of production capacity will support the increasing demand for paraxylene. The growing demand for paraxylene thereby drives the xylene market. Major players in the xylene market are Braskem S.A., ExxonMobil Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BP PLC., Chevron Phillips Chemical, Merck KGaA, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, US Petrochemical Industries Inc., Braskem, and JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corporation. Stringent safety regulations associated with the manufacture and transportation of xylene were a major restraint on the market. Xylene is highly inflammable, toxic, and hazardous when exposed to extreme temperatures and pressures. Companies in this market should invest in equipment, technologies, and processes to limit the toxic levels and chemical concentrations as they may harm the environment and population. Humans die when exposed to xylene in concentrations greater than 10,000 ppm (per million parts per million). To provide a safe environment, government agencies put restrictions on the amount of xylene that can be released into the environment. For instance, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set the maximum permissible level of xylene in workplace air at 100 ppm during an 8-hour workday and 40-hour week, thus restricting the growth of the xylene market. The manufacturers in the xylene market are focusing on increasing their production capacity. The major players in the xylene market are investing in expanding the capacities of their existing plants and setting up new plants. For instance, in February 2022, Origin Materials, a US-based chemicals company launched its second plant in Geismar, Louisiana to make polyethylene terephthalate precursor p-xylene. In addition, in 2022, Iran will start the construction of a new 300,000 b/d refinery Shahid Soleimani which is expected to produce propylene, ethylene and paraxylene along with gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and fuel oil. The project will be completed in next 5 years. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the xylene market in 2022. Middle East was the second-largest region in the global xylene market share. The regions covered in the global xylene market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the xylene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The xylene market consists of the sales of xylene used as a cleaning agent, paint thinner and remover, varnish, airplane fuel, gasoline, rust preventatives, pesticides, and lacquers. 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 xylene market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides xylene market statistics, including xylene industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a xylene market share, detailed xylene market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the xylene industry. 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The molecular diagnostics market consists of sales of molecular diagnostics services and related products by entities (organizations, sole traders, partnership) that are utilised to direct patient management, from diagnosis to treatment, especially in the treatment of congenital anomalies, infectious diseases, and cancer. Molecular diagnostic is a term used to describe a class of techniques that are used to examine biological markers in the genetic code (genome) of an organism and to determine how its cells express their genes as proteins. The main types of products in molecular diagnostics are instruments, reagents, consumables, software, and services. Instruments refer to a measuring device for determining the present value of a quantity under observation. The technologies include polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, and next-generation sequencing, and these are used in oncology, pharmacogenomics, infectious diseases, genetic testing, neurological disease, cardiovascular disease, microbiology, and other applications. The various end-users are hospitals, laboratories, and other end-users (blood banks, home health agencies, and nursing homes). The global molecular diagnostics market size is expected to grow from $49.49 billion in 2021 to $49.64 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.3%. The global molecular diagnostics market size is expected to decline to $47.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.0%. The rising prevalence of infectious diseases and cancers of different forms drives the molecular diagnostics market. To determine whether mutations to a gene or chromosome may raise a person's chance of acquiring cancer or other disorders, molecular testing is employed. The increasing prevalence of infectious diseases and various types of cancer creates a demand for new diagnostic procedures, including fast and specific molecular diagnostic tests. For instance, in 2020, according to the National Cancer Institute, a US-based government agency, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer would be diagnosed in the United States and 606,520 people would die from the disease. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of cancer is driving the growth of the molecular diagnostic market. The advances in genomics and proteomics are a key trend gaining popularity in the molecular diagnostics market. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a recent development in genomics and helps in discovering new approaches to molecular diagnosis for disease diagnosis and pathogenesis of diseases. This enables better monitoring and a fast diagnosis and major organizations are investing to have a competitive edge. Following the trend, $600 million to support the COVID-19 vaccine and therapy clinical trials led by the private sector and for Canadian bio-manufacturing opportunities. This announcement was part of the $1 billion Plan to Mobilize Science. The growing research in proteomics and genomics will help develop more advanced molecular diagnostic techniques in the forecast period. In April 2021, Hologic, a US-based women’s health technology company, acquired Mobidiag Oy for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition would accelerate the global growth of Mobidiag’s molecular diagnostic test platforms, which offer ease of use, multiplex capability, and rapid turnaround time. Mobidiag Oy is a Finland-based company that develops and provides molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance. The major players in the molecular diagnostics market are Becton, BioMérieux SA, Danaher Corporation, Grifols, Hologic Inc., Novartis AG, QIAGEN, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Abbott, and Dickinson and Company. North America was the largest region in the molecular diagnostics market in 2021. The regions covered in the global molecular diagnostics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the molecular diagnostics market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The global molecular diagnostics market is segmented - 1) By Technology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA Sequencing, and Next-Generation Sequencing 2) By Product: Instruments, Reagents and Consumables, Software and Services 3) By Application: Oncology, Pharmacogenomics, Infectious Diseases, Genetic Testing, Neurological Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Microbiology, and Others 4) By End-User: Hospitals, Laboratories, and Others (Blood Banks, Home Health Agencies, and Nursing Homes)