Polyurethane refers to a form of plastic polymer material that is used to produce modern, versatile, and safe consumer and industrial products that are environmentally friendly. Polyurethane is formed by reacting a polyol (an alcohol with more than two reactive hydroxyl groups per molecule) with a diisocyanate or a polymeric isocyanate in the presence of suitable catalysts and additives. They are also widely used in medical devices such as pacemakers, artificial hearts, and other blood-contacting applications. The main product types of polyurethane are coatings, adhesives and sealants, flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, and other product types. An adhesive is a substance that is capable of holding materials together in a functional manner by a surface attachment that resists separation. The raw materials are MDI, TDI, and polyols. The end-use industries are furniture, construction, electronics and appliances, automotive, footwear, and other end-use industries. The polyurethane market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides polyurethane market statistics, including polyurethane industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a polyurethane market share, detailed polyurethane market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the polyurethane industry. This polyurethane market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global polyurethane market size will grow from $77.6 billion in 2022 to $88.34 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. 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 polyurethane market size is expected to grow from $143.8 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 13.0%. The adoption of polyurethane in home furnishings is driving the polyurethane market. Furniture manufacturing companies are enhancing comfort, durability, health, and safety by using flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) as a cushioning material for upholstered furniture, bedding, and carpet underlay. Furthermore, with the introduction of an advanced manufacturing process, polyurethane foam provides more uniform, predictable, and durable end products. For instance, according to the American Chemistry Council, it is proven that FPF, when compressed by 90% for 22 hours, can recover more than 90% of its original height, which is more durable than any other form of furniture material. Moreover, completely cured polyurethane products are considered to be inert and safe and have been concurred with by the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). The durability, comfort, and safety provided by polyurethane will continue to be the major reasons for its use in the furniture industry, thereby driving the demand for the polyurethane industry going forward. Polyurethane providers globally faced uncertain environmental regulations in the historic period. These regulations are to reduce the emission of toxic air pollutants from the flexible polyurethane foam industry and mandate the installation of add-on control equipment at manufacturers’ sites. For instance, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a regulation to reduce the emission of the toxic air pollutant methylene chloride from the flexible polyurethane foam market. All the polyurethane manufacturers have to comply with this regulation and eliminate the use of methylene chloride for the production of molded foam and rebond foam. Therefore, uncertain government regulations towards environmental protection restrain the growth of the polyurethane market. Demand for sustainable products from the construction, automotive, and footwear industries is witnessing a rising demand for the manufacturing of bio-based polyurethane (PU) with a rising awareness of environmental concerns worldwide. Bio-based polyurethanes (PU) are derived from biodegradable materials, constituting a rich source of precursors for the synthesis of polyols and isocyanates. These chemicals are readily available at a lower cost with less environmental impact and are highly biodegradable. In addition, with increasing commercialization and growing demand for flexible foam for car seats and headrests from major automotive OEMs, polyurethane manufacturers have shifted focus towards developing sustainable and environmentally friendly products of renewable materials. This will drive the use of bio-based polyurethane products in various industries, including construction, automotive, coating, and footwear. In January 2020, BASF announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the potential expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal site in Spain. The development will allow BASF to increase its production capacity by 30 percent. In October 2020, Innovative Chemical Products (the ICP Group), a US-based chemical manufacturing company acquired Leeson Polyurethanes for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition added another portfolio to ICP Group and strengthens its solutions offered to customers. Leeson Polyurethanes is a UK-based producer of polyurethane adhesives and coatings for various sectors and markets. Major players in the polyurethane market are The Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, Covestro, Huntsman Corp., Eastman Chemical Co., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., DIC Corp., Nippon Polyurethane Industry Corp Ltd., Recticel S.A, and Woodbridge Foam Corp. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyurethane market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global polyurethane market. The regions covered in the global polyurethane market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the polyurethane market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The polyurethane market consists of the sales of thermoplastic polyurethanes, polyurethane ionomers, binders, and waterborne polyurethane dispersions. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global polyurethane market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Coatings, Adhesives and sealants, Flexible and rigid foams, Elastomers, Other Product Types 2) By Raw Material: MDI, TDI, Polyols 3) By End User Industry: Furniture, Construction, Electronics & Appliances, Automotive, Footwear, Other End Use Industries

The term "thermoplastic composite" refers to a material that consists of a thermoplastic matrix combined with reinforcing material such as short, long, or continuous glass fibers or carbon fibers. They are manufactured through injection molding, compression molding, tape placement, winding, and thermoforming techniques. The advantages of thermoplastic composites include short cycle times, flexibility in the production process, recycling opportunities, and others. The main types of thermoplastic composites are short fiber thermoplastics, glass mat thermoplastics, long fiber thermoplastics, and continuous fiber thermoplastics. The short fiber thermoplastics market consists of the sale of short fiber thermoplastics by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that refer to thermoplastic composites that contain fibers that are less than 1 mm long. These composites are suitable for injection molding on traditional molding machines. The fiber types of thermoplastic composites include glass fiber, carbon fiber, and other fiber types with resin types such as polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and other resin types used across various industries such as transportation, consumer goods & electronics, wind energy, sports & leisure, construction, aerospace & defense, and other end users. The thermoplastic composite market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides thermoplastic composite market statistics, including thermoplastic composite industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a thermoplastic composite market share, detailed thermoplastic composite market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the thermoplastic composite industry. This thermoplastic composite market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global thermoplastic composite market size grew from $18.01 billion in 2022 to $19.22 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. 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 thermoplastic composite market size is expected to grow to $24.29 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.0%. The growth in demand for electric vehicles is expected to boost the demand for thermoplastic composites during the forecast period. The demand for electric vehicles is expected to increase in the next few years as they are environment-friendly and contribute towards fewer carbon emissions in the transportation industry. Thermoplastic composites provide excellent strength and play a significant role in the reduction of the overall weight of vehicles, which makes them useful in the production of vehicle components. According to the article published by RBSA Advisors in December 2021, the Indian electric vehicle market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 90% this decade, touching $150 billion by 2030. Moreover, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in China are likely to rise to 3 million in 2021 from 1.4 million in 2020. Hence, the growing market for electric vehicles will accelerate the production of electric vehicle components and contribute to growth in demand for thermoplastic components during the forecast period. The development of low-cost production technology is the new trend in the thermoplastic composites market. The companies operating in thermoplastic composites are increasingly investing in R&D for the development of new products with advanced technologies to meet the technical demands of specific end customers across the globe. For instance, in February 2022, SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announced a partnership with Dongfeng Motors, a China-based truck manufacturer, for the development of a novel plastic composite hybrid solution to produce a strong, lightweight truck-mounted toolbox. Furthermore, in April 2019, Saudi Arabia-based firm SABIC announced the development of the most advanced and versatile thermoplastic materials to meet the modern-day demand of the aerospace industry. In February 2022, Ensinger Group, a Germany-based manufacturer of semi-finished products and composites, acquired StyLight thermoplastic composite materials from INEOS Styrolution, a Germany-based provider of thermoplastic composites, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition by Ensinger Group is focused on expanding its existing product portfolio and fostering its business presence in the thermoplastic composites market across the globe. Major players in the thermoplastic composite market are BASF SE, Celanese Corporation, SABIC, Solvay, Lanxess AG, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Toray Industries, Inc., SGL Carbon, AVANCO GmbH, Teijin Limited, PPG Industries, Inc., Covestro AG, The Ensinger Group, and Avient Corporation. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the thermoplastic composite market in 2022, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the thermoplastic composite market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the thermoplastic composite market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The thermoplastic composite market consists of sales of thermoplastic composite components, including resin matrices, operational derivatives, and armatures. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global thermoplastic composite market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Short Fiber Thermoplastics, Glass Mat Thermoplastics, Long Fiber Thermoplastics, Continuous Fiber Thermoplastics 2) By Fiber Type: Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber, Other Fiber Types 3) By Resin Type: Polypropylene (PP), Polyamide (PA), Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), Other Resin Types 4) By End-Use Industry: Transportation, Consumer goods & electronics, Wind Energy, Sports & Leisure, Construction, Aersopace & Defense, Other End Users

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

Fiber-reinforced plastic vessels refer to containers composed of a contemporary composite material used in the building of tanks and vessels found in chemical plants, which consists of fibers embedded in a polymer matrixthat are corrosion-resistant in nature. The technical advantages of fiber-reinforced plastic include corrosion resistance, the ability to withstand hydrostatic forces, and strong tensile strength. The main types of fibre reinforced plastic vessels are glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, and other types. Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic is a composite material made up of a polymer matrix and glass fibres. The different types of resins used in fibre reinforced plastic vessels include polyester, epoxy, polyurethane and other resins. These vessels are distributed over various channels such as online and offline and are used in various industries such as automotive and transportation, water & wastewater, chemical, industrial, oil & gas, and other applications. The fiber-reinforced plastic vessels market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides fiber-reinforced plastic vessels market statistics, including fiber-reinforced plastic vessels industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a fiber-reinforced plastic vessels market share, detailed fiber-reinforced plastic vessels market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the fiber-reinforced plastic vessels industry. This fiber-reinforced plastic vessels market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global fiber reinforced plastic vessels market size grew from $3.03 billion in 2022 to $3.33 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. 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 fiber reinforced plastic vessels market size is expected to grow to $4.82 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.7%. Increasing demand for fiber-reinforced plastic vessels in the automotive industry is driving the growth of the market. In the automotive industry, FRP vessels are used for fuel storage in natural gas vehicles, and these vessels are constructed in a single piece to reduce the possibility of splitting in the event of a crash. The rapid growth in the adoption of natural gas vehicles or the conversion of existing gasoline vehicles to natural gas vehicles in developing countries to reduce pollution levels has led to increased demand for FRP vessels. For instance, in June 2021, according to an article shared by Advanced Clean Tech (ACT) News, a US-based news provider, even though 2020 was a wildly anomalous year, natural gas fuel and natural gas vehicles (NGVs) continued to expand. In California, the usage of RNG in on-road transportation went from 69% of total volume in 2018 to 93% in 2020, a more than 225% increase from 2015. RNG climbed to 98% of all natural gas utilised as a transportation fuel in California by the fourth quarter of 2020. Thus, an increase in demand for FRP vessels in the automotive industry is expected to boost the market during the forecast period. Development of low-weight transportation FRP vessels is the key trend gaining popularity in the fiber-reinforced plastic vessel market. Carbon fibre reinforced polymers and glass fibre reinforced polymers are some of the FRP used in the development of low-weight transportation materials. For example, in August 2020, Universal Hydrogen, a US-based carbon-free economical hydrogen transport company, announced the new product launch of a twin-tank module for 50-seat aircraft that uses carbon fibre-wrapped pressure vessels to store H2 gas at 850 bar, enabling a 400-nm range for a Dash 8 or ATR turboprop regional aircraft that enables easy transport and loading using existing infrastructure. In October 2022, Ipackchem Group SAS, a France-based material manufacturing company, acquired TPG Plastics LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Ipackchem increases its barrier packaging product portfolio, manufacturing capabilities, and product reach in North America. TPG Plastics LLC is a US-based plastic product manufacturing company pioneering in the design and development of blow molding products. Major players in the fiber reinforced plastic vessels market are Sainath Industrial Corporation, Plas-Tank Industries Inc., JRMS Engineering Works, TROY Dualam Inc., Swami Plastic Industries, Augusta Fiberglass Coating Inc., Worthington Industries, Inc., Avanco Group, CevotecGmbh, Denali Incorporated, Enduro Composites Inc., EPP Composites Pvt. Ltd., Faber Industrie Spa, Lianyungang ZhongfuLianzhong Composites Group Co. Ltd., Nproxx, Quantum Fuel Systems LLC., and ZCL Composites, Inc. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fiber reinforced plastic vessels market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fiber reinforced plastic vessels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the fiber reinforced plastic vessels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The market for fiber-reinforced plastic vessels consists of sales of natural fiber, hemp fiber, plant-based fiber, polycarbonate, and polyamide. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global fiber reinforced plastic vessels market is segmented - 1) By Type: Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber, Aramid Fiber, Other Types 2) By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline 3) By Resin: Polyester, Epoxy, Polyurethane, Other Resins 4) By Application: Automotive & Transportation, Water & Wastewater, Chemical, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Other Applications

Yoga mat is a fabricated mat that is usually 3.175 mm thick and is used to accommodate a person's body to provide ultimate comfort, ease, balance, and support while practicing yoga, as well as to prevent hands and feet from slipping during practice. These mats are specially fabricated mats used to accommodate the body of a person while practising yoga to prevent hands and feet from slipping during practising yoga. The main types of materials used to manufacture yoga mats include natural rubber, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, thermoplastic elastomer, and others. The yoga mats are widely available for customers through various channels such as e-commerce, supermarket and hypermarket, speciality store and are used by yoga & fitness clubs, households, and others. The yoga mat market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides yoga mat market statistics, including yoga mat industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a yoga mat market share, detailed yoga mat market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the yoga mat industry. This yoga mat market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global yoga mat market size grew from $11.47 billion in 2022 to $12.19 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The yoga mat market size is expected to grow to $15.89 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.8%. The increasing popularity of yoga is expected to drive the growth of the yoga mat market in the forecast period. The surge in the practice of yoga across the globe is generating higher demand for specialized equipment and accessories such as yoga mats. According to the US Yoga Population Statistics, about 55 million American people were estimated to practice yoga in 2020, with 72% of female practitioners. Moreover, Americans spend approximately $16 billion on yoga equipment, classes, clothing, and accessories. Therefore, the rise in the popularity of yoga is boosting the demand for the yoga mat market. The fluctuation in raw material prices acted as a restraint for the yoga mat market in the historic period. The raw materials like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and polyurethane (PU) used to manufacture yoga mats are some polymers which are derived from oil. The volatility in oil prices impacts the costs of these raw materials directly. For instance, the price of Brent Crude increased by over 70% from $45 per barrel in 2017 to $80 per barrel in 2018. The high oil prices increased the cost of manufacturing yoga mats and thus acted as a restraint for the yoga mat market. The launch of eco-friendly products is a key trend in the yoga mat market. Major companies are focusing on manufacturing eco-friendly mats to attract more customers and survive in the competitive business environment. For instance, in August 2020, Organic Apoteke, a UK-based company launched an eco-travel yoga mat. The eco-travel yoga mat is biodegradable, odour-resistant, and antimicrobial. It has a wet grip surface which helps to maintain balance while practising yoga. In December 2020, Thrasio, a USA-based consumer products company announced the acquisition of Maximo Fitness for $200 million. With the acquisition of Maximo Fitness, Thrasio plans to expand the consumer products portfolio of the company in the UK. Maximo Fitness is a UK-based company that is into manufacturing, designing, and supplying gym and lifestyle products including exercise mats/yoga mats. Major players in the yoga mat market are Jade Yoga, Manduka LLC, Hugger Mugger Yoga Products, Liforme Ltd., Barefoot Yoga Co, Fabrication Enterprises Inc., Accessory Arcade, Ningbo Mylon Rubber & Plastic Co Ltd., Winboss International Co Ltd., Xiamen Sanfan Sports Products Co Ltd., and Hefei Bodyup Sports Co Ltd. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the yoga mat market in 2022. The regions covered in the yoga mat market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the yoga mat market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The yoga mat market consists of sales of jute, cotton, hemp fiber, cork, and polybutylene terephthalate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global yoga mat market is segmented - 1) By Material: Natural Rubber, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyurethane, Thermoplastic Elastomer, Other Materials 2) By Distribution Channel: E- Commerce, Supermarket and Hypermarket, Specality Store 3) By End User: Yoga & Fitness clubs, Household, Other End-Users

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 hot-melt-based adhesives market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides hot-melt-based adhesives market statistics, including hot-melt-based adhesives industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a hot-melt-based adhesives market share, detailed hot-melt-based adhesives market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the hot-melt-based adhesives industry. This hot-melt-based adhesives market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global 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 global hot-melt-based adhesives market size 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. 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. 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. 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. The regions covered in the global hot-melt-based adhesives market 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. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global 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

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

The plastic materials are synthetically made final products from polymers and resin is an unprocessed plastic derived from plant oozes. These include nonvulcanizable thermoplastic elastomers, and customized as well as non-customized synthetic resins. The main types of plastic materials and resins are polypropylene-plastic material and resins, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyurethane, low-density polyethylene, polystyrene-plastic material and resins, and other types of plastic material and resins. Polyvinyl chloride is a thermoplastic made of 57% chlorine derived from common salt and 43% carbon derived from ethylene from hydrocarbon feedstocks, sugar crops, crude oil, and natural gas. The applications involved are packaging, housewares, bags, sheets, bottles, fibers, tapes, films, medical materials, and other applications. The end-user industries include the chemical industry, the coating and printing industry, the electronics industry, the food and pharmaceutical industry, and other end-user industries. The plastic materials and resins market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastic materials and resins market statistics, including plastic materials and resins industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastic materials and resins market share, detailed plastic materials and resins market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastic materials and resins industry. This plastic materials and resins market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global plastic material and resins market grew from $800.9 billion in 2022 to $885.95 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. 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 plastic material and resins market is expected to grow to $1301.4 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.1%. New developments in the packaging industry, such as CO2RE foaming technology, big data, and IoT integration, are expected to drive the market going forward. Convenience features, such as resealable packs, easy-opening, stand-up pouches, and smaller pack sizes for single-servings, are being introduced, and more promotional packs and brand extensions are being developed to ensure customer loyalty. Similarly, the recent development of biodegradable plastics, which degrade naturally from the actions of microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi, is gaining traction. These developments in packaging will increase the consumption of plastics, which will drive the market's growth. Oil price volatility is likely to have a negative impact on the plastic material and resin market as a significant decline and increase in oil prices negatively impact government and consumer spending. The decline in oil prices is having a negative impact on government spending in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and the UAE (United Arab Emirates), which are largely dependent on revenues generated through crude oil exports, whereas a significant increase in oil prices has resulted in a spurt in inflation, current account deficit, and fiscal deficit in countries such as India and China, which predominantly import oil. For instance, the Saudi government is expected to cut down its spending from 1.05 trillion riyals ($280 billion) in 2019 to 1.02 trillion riyals ($270 billion) in 2020 and to 955 billion riyals ($255 billion) by 2022 due to a significant decline in revenues generated from oil exports, thereby affecting the market. This high volatility in the oil process is further expected to negatively impact the market going forward. The search for new characteristics for plastic materials and innovations in the manufacturing process have led to the development of various high-performance plastics. For example, smart polymers are materials that can change based on external environmental stimuli. A product that is a result of a combination of nanotechnology and plastic engineering. These products have high electrical conductivity, dimensional stability, and are also flame retardant, along with resistance to scratches, dents, and heat. These new high-performance plastics have gained rapid acceptance and find their applications in the medical, electronics, food packaging, automotive, and aerospace sectors. For instance, some of the major developments in plastic materials include plastics from potatoes and virgin PET from discarded textile fabric and waste bottles. Major companies in the plastic materials and resins market include Dow Inc., Sinopec Limited, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, BASF SE, INEOS AG, DuPont Inc., Alpek SA.B. de C.V, Alfa SA.B. de C.V, and Exxon Mobil. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastic material and resins market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the plastic material and resins market. The regions covered in the plastic materials and resins market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the plastic materials and resins market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The plastic materials and resins market consists of the sales of ryton & kynar, acrylic or polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic materials and resins. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global plastic material and resins market is segmented - 1) By Type: 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 2) By Application: Packaging, Housewares, Bags, sheets, Bottles, Fibers, Tapes, Films, Medical Materials, Other Applications 3) By End Userr Industry: Chemical Industry, Coating & Printing Industry, Electronics Industry, Food & Pharmaceutical Industry, Other End-User Industries