Seaweed Cultivation Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (Red Seaweeds, Brown Seaweeds, Green Seaweeds), By Form (Seaweed Flakes, Seaweed Powder, Liquid Seaweed, Seaweed Sheets), By Method Of Harvesting (Aquaculture, Wild Harvesting), By Application (Animal Feed Industry, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Other Application) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

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.

Agricultural implements refer to tools, which are required to carry out agricultural practices to decrease human labor and improve field crop yield. The main types of agriculture implements are farm machinery and equipment, lawn and garden tractors, and home lawn and garden equipment. The farm machinery and equipment refer to the machinery that is used for the farm. The various operations include autonomous and semi-autonomous, manual. These various capacities include small, medium, and large. These are used in land development and seedbed preparation, sowing and planting, weed cultivation, plant protection, harvesting and threshing, and post-harvest and agro-processing. The global agricultural implement market is segmented - 1) By Type: Farm Machinery And Equipment, Lawn And Garden Tractor And Home Lawn And Garden Equipment 2) By Operation: Autonomous, Semi-autonmous, Manual 3) By Capacity: Small, Medium, Large 4) By Application: Land Development and Seed Bed Preparation, Sowing and Planting, Weed Cultivation, Plant Protection, Harvesting and Threshing, Post-Harvest and Agro Processing Subsegments Covered: Cotton Ginning Machinery, Feed Processing Equipment, Fertilizing Machinery, Haying Machines, Milking Machines, Planting Machines, Plows, Poultry Brooders, Feeders, And Waterers, Combines (i.e., Harvester-Threshers), Other Farm Machinery And Equipment, Push Lawn Mowers, Riding Mowers, Other Lawn And Garden Tractor And Home Lawn And Garden Equipment Manufacturing The global agricultural implement market size grew from $248.22 billion in 2022 to $266.21 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 agricultural implement is expected to grow to $342.91 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.5%. The agricultural implement market growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that the global GDP growth will be 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Recovering commodity prices, after a significant decline in the historic period is further expected to aid the market growth. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. Stable economic growth is expected to increase investments in the end-user markets, thereby driving the growth of the agricultural implement market during the forecast period. Major companies in the agricultural implement market include Deere & Company, Kubota Corp, CNH Industrial NV, AGCO Corporation, EXOR Group, Claas KGaA mbH, The Toro Company, Tetra Laval International S.A, Bucher Industries AG, and Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the agricultural implement market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and manufacturing activity declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Machinery manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials, parts, and components from different countries across the globe. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials and components. The outbreak is expected to continue to have a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the agriculture implement market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Farm machinery manufacturers are offering driverless tractors and robots to individual farmers and corporate farming companies. Driverless tractors and robots automate the weeding and harvesting process. They use GPS and sensors and can be controlled using a tablet or a smartphone. These technologies are known to considerably increase farm output and decrease labor costs. For instance, according to a report by Goldman Sachs, automated tractors can raise farmer revenue by more than 10% and reduce farm labor costs. Companies offering driverless tractor and robot technologies including CNH Industrial, Deere, and AGCO have already started developing such technology. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the agricultural implement market in 2022. North America was the second largest region of global agricultural implement market share. The regions covered in the global agricultural implement market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the agricultural implement market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The agricultural implement market consists of sales of harvesting implements, planting machines, soil cultivation implements, and irrigation machinery. 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 agricultural implement market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides agricultural implement market statistics, including agricultural implement industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an agricultural implement market share, detailed agricultural implement market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the agricultural implement industry. This agricultural implement 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.

ethylene market refers to an acyclic hydrocarbon which is a colorless, flammable gas with a faint sweet and musky odor when it’s pure. It is the simplest alkene widely used in industry and is also a plant hormone. The main feedstock types of ethylene market include naphtha, ethane, propane, butane, and other feedstocks. Ethane is a colorless, odorless, gaseous hydrocarbon (a compound of hydrogen and carbon) belonging to the paraffin series. Ethylene has various applications that include polyethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene benzene, ethylene dichloride, vinyl acetate, and alpha-olefins. These are used in the packaging, automotive, construction, agrochemical, and textile industries. The global ethylene market is segmented - 1) By Feedstock: Naphtha, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Other Feedstocks 2) By Application: Polyethylene, Ethylene oxide, Ethylene benzene, Ethylene dichloride, Vinyl Acetate, Alpha Olefins 3) By End User Industry: Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemical, Textile The global ethylene market size grew from $102.91 billion in 2022 to $105.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global ethylene is expected to grow to $117.93 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.8%. During the historic period, increased demand for polythene products contributed to the ethylene market’s growth. Ethylene is mainly used in polyethylene products such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). The polyethylene market has grown substantially due to the increased demand for plastic across the globe. The high penetration of plastics in electronic products and lightweight products in vehicles has increased the demand for plastics. 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. These factors that have driven the adoption of polyethylene have impacted the growth of the ethylene market. Major players in the ethylene market are AkzoNobel, BASF SE, Borealis, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC., China Petrochemical Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Clariant, Dow Chemical, Equistar Chemicals, and Exxon Mobil Corporation. Stringent government regulations related to the production and use of ethylene restrain the growth of the ethylene market. Ethylene is combustible and carcinogenic in nature, making it dangerous to the environment. It is highly explosive and can cause light-headedness, dizziness, and unconsciousness when exposed. Several countries are implementing legislation for environmental protection, which will put pressure on the companies involved in the production of ethylene. For instance, in January 2020, a group of 364 environmental and other non-governmental organizations filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise standards applicable to petro-plastics production facilities. The petition requests the EPA to impose unprecedented controls on such facilities. Moreover, globally, governments are banning single-use plastics to curb plastic waste. For instance, in January 2020, China announced its plans to ban single-use plastics and promote recycling and green packaging. The restrictions laid on production would hamper the growth of the ethylene market. Ethylene-producing companies are investing in ways to develop bio-based green polyethylene compounds. These plastics are easy to produce, consume less energy, and offer the same versatility as chemically synthesized plastic. Following the trend, Braskem, a Brazil-based biopolymer producer, partnered with LEGO Group, a Danish toy production company, to supply it with I’m greenT polyethylene. I’m greenT polyethylene is a plastic made from sugarcane that is 100% recyclable and contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases. In January 2020, Indorama Ventures, a Thailand-based intermediate petrochemical company completed the acquisition of ethylene business of Huntsman Corporation for $2 billion. This acquisition added products such as ethylene, ethylene oxide, and mono ethylene glycol, extending the product profile of Indorama Ventures, and will strengthen the PET feedstock supply chain and improve its position as a PET manufacturer. The deal gives Indorama Ventures access to a number of new derivative products, including propylene/PO derivatives, surfactants, ethanolamines, glycol ethers, and MTBE. Huntsman Corporation is a US-based manufacturer and marketer of chemical products. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ethylene market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the ethylene market report. The regions covered in the ethylene market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the ethylene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The ethylene market consists of the sales of ethylene in different compounds such as polyethylene (plastics), ethylene oxide or ethylene glycol, ethylene dichloride, and styrene. 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 ethylene market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ethylene market statistics, including ethylene industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an ethylene market share, detailed ethylene market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ethylene industry. This ethylene 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.

Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are agricultural plants whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. The main trait types in genetically modified crops are herbicide tolerance (HT), insect resistance (IR), stacked traits (ST), and others. The main types of crops are soybeans, cotton, maize, oilseed rape, tobacco, and others. The techniques used in genetically modified crops are gene guns, electroporation, microinjection, agrobacterium, and other techniques. The types of modification are transgenic, cis-genic, sub-genic, and multiple trait integrations that are applied in scientific research and agricultural crops. The global genetically modified crops market is segmented - 1) By Trait: Herbicide Tolerance (HT), Insect Resistance (IR), Stacked Traits (ST), Other Traits 2) By Crop: Soybean, Cotton, Maize, Oilseed Rape, tobacco, Other Crops 3) By Technique: Gene Guns, Electroporation, Microinjection, Agrobacterium, Other Techniques 4) By Type of Modification: Transgenic, Cis-genic, Sub-genic, Multiple Trait Integration 5) By Application: Scientific Research, Agriculture Crops The global genetically modified crops market size will grow from $21.08 billion in 2022 to $22.29 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 market size of global genetically modified crops is expected to grow to $28.03 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.9%. Genetically modified (GM) crops have traits such as insect tolerance and herbicide tolerance that contribute to the high demand for such crops. Other benefits offered by genetically modified crops include high nutritional value, improved yield, and longer shelf life. For these reasons, farmers are resorting to GM crops to increase their yields and profits. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), genetically engineered insect-resistant cotton has helped to achieve a significant reduction in the use of synthetic pesticides that are contaminating groundwater and the environment. The environmental concerns and benefits offered by GM crops drive the demand for the growth of the genetically modified crops market over the forecast period. Major players in the genetically modified crops market are Bayer AG, BASF SE, Syngenta AG, The Dow Chemical Company, Dupont, Groupe Limagrain, JR Simplot Co., JKAgri Genetics Ltd., Maharashtra Hybrid Seed Company (MAHYCO), and Calyxt Inc. The exponential increase in the world's population around the globe drives the need to implement genetically modified crops. Farmers have to adopt new technologies to produce crops that can meet the demand of the growing population. GM crops help reduce food loss and waste, improve soil and water management, and improve the yield while protecting the environment. According to the UN, it is expected that the world population will be around 10 billion by 2050. Genetically modified crops are therefore important to feed this growing population and maintain food security. The stringent regulations imposed on the approval of GM crops limit the growth of the genetically modified crops market during the period. For instance, in India, only Bt cotton is permitted by the government for cultivation. Genetically modified brinjal was not approved by the environment ministry. Therefore, the stringent regulations imposed by the governments of various countries on the approval of GM crops impact the growth of the market. In October 2020, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired ASL for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was aimed at expanding the melon seed breeding capacities of BASF to secure the most inventive melon breeding research program and increase breeding and seed production in France. ASL is a France based seed production and breeding company that specializes in melons with orange flesh, such as the Cantaloupe and Charentais varieties. The development of better and efficient genome-editing techniques is gaining traction in the genetically modified crops market. Techniques such as haploid induction, reduces the time it takes to develop commercial crop varieties and allows faster genetic improvements in different varieties. For instance, in 2021, Switzerland based agricultural science and technology company, Syngenta published a paper in the international science journal, Nature Biotechnology, detailing their discovery of a genome-editing technique called haploid induction editing (HI-Edit™). The technology allows breeders to modify crops at various stages in the seeds research and development process, reducing substantial cost and time. The current research focused on field corn and sweet corn crops, but the technique could be applied to wheat as well. North America was the largest region in the genetically modified crops market in 2022. South America was the second largest region in the global genetically modified crops market share. The regions covered in the global genetically modified crops market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the genetically modified crops market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The genetically modified crops market consists of revenues earned by entities that are engaged in producing genetically modified corn, genetically modified rice, and other genetically modified crops. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The genetically modified crops market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides genetically modified crops market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with a genetically modified crops market share, detailed genetically modified crops market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the genetically modified crops industry. This genetically modified crops 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.

Ethylene petrochemical refers to an acyclic hydrocarbon which is a colorless, flammable gas with a faint sweet and musky odor when its pure. It is the simplest alkene widely used in industry and is also a plant hormone. The main feedstocks of ethylene-petrochemicals are naphtha, ethane, propane, butane, and other feedstocks. Ethane is defined as an odorless, gaseous, and colorless hydrocarbon compound. Ethane is considered to be the simplest hydrocarbon compound containing a single carbon-carbon bond. The various applications of ethylene include polyethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene benzene, ethylene dichloride, vinyl acetate, and alpha-olefins. The main end-use industries in which ethylene is used are packaging, automotive, construction, agrochemicals, and textiles. The global ethylene-petrochemicals market is segmented - 1) By Feedstock: Naphtha, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Other Feedstocks 2) By Application: Polyethylene, Ethylene oxide, Ethylene benzene, Ethylene dichloride, Vinyl Acetate, Alpha Olefins 3) By End User Industry: Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemical, Textile The global ethylene-petrochemicals market size will grow from $102.91 billion in 2022 to $105.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the ethylene-petrochemicals is expected to grow from $117.93 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.8%. During the historic period, increased demand for polythene products contributed to the ethylene-petrochemicals market’s growth. Ethylene is mainly used in polyethylene products such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). The polyethylene market has grown substantially due to the increased demand for plastic across the globe. The high penetration of plastics in electronic products and lightweight products in vehicles has increased the demand for plastics. According to National Geographic (2020), 40% of the plastic produced every year is single-use plastics. Production of plastic is expected to double by 2050. These factors that have driven the adoption of polyethylene have impacted of the ethylene market growth. Major players in the ethylene-petrochemicals market are AkzoNobel, BASF SE, Borealis, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC., China Petrochemical Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Clariant, Dow Chemical, Equistar Chemicals, and Exxon Mobil Corporation. Stringent government regulations related to the production and use of ethylene restrain the growth of the ethylene-petrochemicals market. Ethylene is combustible and carcinogenic in nature, making it dangerous to the environment. It is highly explosive and can cause light-headedness, dizziness, and unconsciousness when exposed. Several countries are implementing legislation for environmental protection, which will put pressure on the companies involved in the production of ethylene. For instance, in January 2020, a group of 364 environmental and other non-governmental organizations filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise standards applicable to petro-plastics production facilities. The petition requests the EPA to impose unprecedented controls on such facilities. Moreover, globally, governments are banning single-use plastics to curb plastic waste. For instance, in January 2020, China announced its plans to ban single-use plastics and promote recycling and green packaging. The restrictions laid on production would hamper the growth of the ethylene-petrochemicals market. Ethylene-producing companies are investing in ways to develop bio-based green polyethylene compounds. These plastics are easy to produce, consume less energy and offer the same versatility as chemically synthesized plastic. Following the trend, in June 2021, Braskem, a Brazil-based biopolymer producer, launched the world’s first renewably-sourced polyethylene wax. This can be used for producing coatings, cosmetics, adhesives, and various other compounds. In January 2020, Indorama Ventures, a Thailand-based intermediate petrochemical company completed the acquisition of ethylene business of Huntsman Corporation for $2 billion. This acquisition expanded Indorama Ventures' product profile by adding ethylene, ethylene oxide, and monoethylene glycol, as well as strengthening the PET feedstock supply chain and improving its position as a PET manufacturer. The deal gives Indorama Ventures access to a number of new derivative products, including propylene/PO derivatives, surfactants, ethanolamines, glycol ethers, and MTBE. Huntsman Corporation is a US-based manufacturer and marketer of chemical products. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ethylene-petrochemicals market in 2022. Middle East was the second-largest region in the global ethylene-petrochemicals market analysis. The regions covered in the global ethylene-petrochemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the ethylene-petrochemicals market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The ethylene petrochemical market consists of the sales of ethylene petrochemicals in different compounds such as polyethylene (plastics), ethylene oxide or ethylene glycol, ethylene dichloride, and styrene. 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 ethylene-petrochemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ethylene-petrochemicals market statistics, including ethylene-petrochemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an ethylene-petrochemicals market share, detailed ethylene-petrochemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ethylene-petrochemicals industry. This ethylene-petrochemicals 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.

Biostimulants are substances or microorganisms that enhance plant growth when applied in small amounts by increasing the nutrient absorbency rate of plants without any adverse effect on the plants. It improves plant tolerance to biotic stress while also increasing crop productivity. The chemical origin of biostimulants includes natural and biosynthetic biostimulants. Biosynthetic biostimulants are defined as the microorganisms that are applied to plants for the purpose of enhancing their abiotic stress tolerance, nutrition efficiency, and quality traits. The main active ingredients of biostimulants are humic acid, fulvic acid, amino acids, protein hydrolysates, seaweed extracts, and other active ingredients. The various applications of biostimulants are foliar, soil, seed, and other applications. The global biostimulants market is segmented - 1) By Chemical Origin: Natural, Biosynthetic Biostimulants 2) By Active Ingredient: Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid, Amino Acids, Protein Hydrolysates, Seaweed Extracts, Other Active Ingredients 3) By Application: Foliar, Soil, Seed, Other Applications The biostimulants market size will grow from $2.79 billion in 2022 to $3.01 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. 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 biostimulants is expected to grow from $4.09 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.0%. The growth of sustainable agriculture is expected to drive the growth of the biostimulant market. There is an increased focus on sustainable agriculture due to deteriorating factors such as soil degradation, water scarcity, climate change, and also the burden of producing high crop yields to meet the demand. In sustainable agriculture, the use of artificial products like fertilizers and pesticides is prohibited since it degrades soil and harms the environment. Biostimulants, on the other hand, increase the simulation power of the plants to absorb nutrients and help in handling biotic stress. For instance, the United Nations' sustainable development goals for 2030 have a special focus on sustainable agriculture. The use of biostimulants to grow crops free of pesticides and fertilizers also helps in growing crops under unusual conditions. The use of biostimulants helps grow various crops under stress conditions, supporting sustainable agriculture and thereby driving the biostimulant market. Major players in the biostimulants market are BASF, Bayer CropScience, Novozymes A/S, Koppert Biological Systems, Verdesian Life Sciences, Lallemand Plant Care, Valagro, Syngenta, West Coast Marine Bio-Processing Corp., and Italpollina S.p.A. Uncertainty about the legal framework for biostimulants is expected to hinder the biostimulant industry report. Documentation on the labelling and efficacy of biostimulants is not available, and definitions of biostimulants are different worldwide. For instance, the US and Europe lack a specific biostimulant regulatory framework. The Europe has published the new European Fertilizer Regulation (EC) No. 2019/1009 that includes a biostimulants definition and a regulatory path for registrations of such products across the EU states. Moreover, the EU regulation is expected to become effective in 2022 and new standards for processes and methods are expected to be developed in the next few years. Thus, an uncertain legal framework hinders the biostimulant industry. Companies in the biostimulant market are coming up with innovative products to meet the demand and requirements of the customers and have an edge over their competitors. Mostly, start-ups are entering the market with new products. For example, in June 2022, a Spanish provider of biostimulation and sustainable crop nutrition introduced Biimore, an innovative biostimulant globally. It is made from specific and sustainable plant fermentation process from a combination of L-a amino acids, vitamins, sugars and traces of other natural compounds that are not found in any other biostimulant on the market. It improves yield and harvest quality parameters at ultra-low doses. In addition, in September 2022, Evonik Industries, a German specialty chemicals company commenced the development of an innovative biostimulant that reduces fertilizer use by half and keeps 93% of the yields. This is expected to be launched during 2025-2027. In November 2022, J.M. Huber Corporation, a US-based chemical manufacturing company acquired Biolchim Group for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition reinforces Huber's vision of becoming the world's leading provider of sustainable, high-performance agricultural products. Biolchim Group is an Italian manufacturer of a complete range of specialty plant nutrition and biostimulants. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the biostimulants market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global biostimulants market share. The regions covered in the biostimulants market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the biostimulants market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The biostimulants market consists of the sales of plant extract, inorganic compound, chitosan and other biopolymer, and beneficial microbe biostimulants. 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 biostimulants market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides biostimulant market statistics, including biostimulant industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a biostimulant market share, detailed biostimulant market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the biostimulant industry. This biostimulants 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 term "hydrocolloids" refers to a substance that forms a gel in the presence of water. Hydrocolloids are high-molecular-weight polysaccharides derived from plants and algae or synthesized by bacteria. A hydrocolloid is a particle dispersion in water made up of molecules that bind to the water and one another. The main types of products in hydrocolloids are carrageenan, guar gum, gelatin, pectin, microcrystalline cellulose, and others. Carrageenan is a natural hydrocolloid that is derived from seaweeds. Their processing removes undesirable natural fibers and mucilage from the weed, and the result is a powder. The different functions include thickening, gelling, stabilizing, and others and are extracted from various sources such as botanical, microbial, animal, seaweed, and synthetic. It is used in several applications, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and others. The global hydrocolloids market is segmented - 1) By Type: Carrageenan, Guar Gum, Gelatin, Pectin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Other Types 2) By Function: Thickening, Gelling, Stabilizing, and Other Functions 3) By Source: Botanical, Microbial, Animal, Seaweed, Synthetic 4) By Application: Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care Products, Other Applications The global hydrocolloids market size grew from $10.58 billion in 2022 to $12.22 billion in 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the hydrocolloids market is expected to grow to $19.15 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.9%. The increase in nutritionally aware consumers is expected to propel the growth of the hydrocolloids market during the forecast period. Consumers are preferring nutritional food as nutrition is critical for a multitude of reasons, including proper psychological well-being, muscle strength, pulmonary ventilation, infection prevention, wound healing, and cardiovascular function. Hydrocolloids are functional food ingredients that have great nutritional benefits and provide an opportunity to tailor nutritional value and offer potential health benefits by controlling gastric emptying and intestine brake mechanisms, glycemic response plasma cholesterol levels, and carbohydrate fermentation in the large intestine. For instance, according to the 2022 Food and Health Survey published by the International Food Information Council, a US-based nonprofit educational organization, in 2022, 52% of Americans say they followed a diet or eating pattern in the previous year, which is a significant increase from the previous few years' figures of 39% in 2021, 43% in 2020, and 38% in 2019. Consumers under the age of 50 account for the majority of the rise in diets. This year, calorie tracking (13%), clean eating (16%), mindful eating (14%), and plant-based eating (12%) are the most popular diets or eating habits. Therefore, the increase in nutritionally aware consumers drives the growth of the hydrocolloids market. Major players in the hydrocolloids market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ashland Global, Cargill Incorporated, CP Kelco, Darling Ingredients, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Hispanagar S.A., Ingredion Incorporated, Kerry Group, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Aquarev Industries, BASF, Fiberstar Inc., FMC Corporation, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Lotus Gums & Chemicals, Palsgaard A/S, and Hawkins Watts Gellan gum is a key trend gaining popularity in the hydrocolloids market. Gellan gum is a water-soluble polysaccharide and multifunctional hydrocolloid commonly used as a gelling agent. It has the properties of gelation, stabilization, texturizing, film-forming, thickening, structuring, and suspending agent and can be widely used in food and beverages, home care, personal care, and other industrial applications. Gellan gum is the most expensive form of hydrocolloids and is extensively used to improve food texture. For instance, in 2021, Jungbunzlauer, a Switzerland-based producer of natural biodegradable ingredients, launched TayaGel, a high-acyl gellan gum. TayaGel is a highly functional hydrocolloid that has properties such as excellent flavor release, suspending agent, thickening agent, and gelling agent. TayaGel HA is developed for all non-dairy products, and TayaGel HA-D for dairy products. In February 2021, DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences, a Denmark-based nutrition company, merged with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) for $26.2 billion. The partnership combines International Flavors & Fragrances' (IFF) capabilities in food flavors and fragrances with DuPont's leading positions in enzymes, food protection, and probiotics. International Flavors & Fragrances is a US-based company that produces value-added ingredients such as hydrocolloids, flavors, and fragrances. North America was the largest region in the hydrocolloids market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hydrocolloids market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the hydrocolloids market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The hydrocolloids market consists of sales of hydrocolloids by type, including starch and xanthan. 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 hydrocolloids market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides hydrocolloids market statistics, including hydrocolloids industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with market shares, detailed hydrocolloids market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the hydrocolloids industry. This hydrocolloids market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The commercial seaweed are used as food ingredients, agricultural fertilizers, animal feed additives, and pharmaceutical ingredients. Commercial seaweed refers to microalgae that grow in the sea. It can be grown in both marine water and fresh water and can be used as a source of long- and short-chain chemicals. The main types of commercial seaweed are liquid, powdered, and flakes. The liquid type of seaweed is used to provide nourishment for plants. Plants benefit greatly from liquid seaweed as it contains hormones such as auxins, cytokinins, and gibberellins, as well as other vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that promote natural growth. These nutrients fuel the growth of plant cells, resulting in healthier, stronger, and more disease-resistant plants. The various products include brown seaweed, red seaweed, and green seaweed that are used in food and beverages, agricultural products, animal feed additives, pharmaceuticals, and other end-users. The global commercial seaweed market is segmented - 1) By Product: Brown Seaweeds, Red Seaweeds, Green Seaweeds 2) By Type: Liquid, Powdered, Flakes 3) By End User: Food and Beverages, Agricultural Products, Animal Feed Additives, Pharmaceuticals, Other End Users The global commercial seaweed market size grew from $17.3 billion in 2022 to $19.66 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. 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 commercial seaweed is expected to grow to $30.91 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.0%. The increasing consumption of plant-based products will propel the growth of the commercial seaweed market going forward. Plant-based food refers to a finished product consisting of ingredients derived from plants that include vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Commercial seaweed is used in the manufacture of plant-based foods. These seaweeds help to increase protein content in plant-based products. For instance, according to the Good Food Institute, a US-based non-profit organization that promotes plant- and cell-based alternatives to animal products, in 2020, dollar sales of plant-based food grew by 43%, which increased from $5.5 billion in 2019 to $7 billion in 2020. Therefore, increasing consumer consumption of plant-based products is driving the commercial seaweed market growth. Major players in the commercial seaweed market are Cargill Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., AquAgri Processing Pvt. Ltd., West Coast Marine Bio-Processing Corp., The Seaweed Company B.V., Acadian Seaplants Limited, Extractos Naturales Gelymar S.A., BrandT Consolidated Inc., Pacific Harvest, The Irish Seaweed Company, AtSeaNova, Seaweed Solutions, and Shore Seaweed. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the commercial seaweed market. Major companies operating in the commercial seaweed sector are focused on developing technological innovations to sustain their position. For instance, in May 2021, Panorama, a Germany-based organization that focuses on innovative solutions for conservation and sustainable development, launched new innovations in tubular nets, which work on "off-bottom" peg and rope technology. This helps in improving seaweed productivity and local ecological conditions. Also, these prevent the growth of the high-value Cottonii seaweed species, which helps to get good quality seaweed. In April 2022, The Seaweed Company, a Netherlands-based provider of seaweed products, acquired Zeewaar for an undisclosed amount. The Seaweed Company anticipates strengthening its position in the "Blue Food" sector by including seaweed entries and ingredients on the menus of European consumers and businesses. Zeewaar is a Netherlands-based seaweed farm. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the commercial seaweed market in 2022. The regions covered in the commercial seaweed market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the commercial seaweed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The commercial seaweed market consists of sales of shampoo, skincare creams ,make up products, cleaners, shower gel. 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 commercial seaweed market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides commercial seaweed market statistics, including commercial seaweed industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a commercial seaweed market share, detailed commercial seaweed market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the commercial seaweed industry. This commercial seaweed 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.