Forged And Stamped Goods Market Definition

Forged and stamped goods refer to products that are manufactured using the forging process and stamping process. Forged and stamped goods manufacturers are engaged in the production of forgings from purchased metals, metal custom roll forming products, metal stamped and spun products and powder metallurgy products. The forged and stamped goods market consists of sales of forged and stamped goods by entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships) that manufacture forged and stamped goods. Forged goods are typically created through the shaping of metal using force, often resulting in strong and durable products. Stamped goods, on the other hand, are produced by cutting or shaping metal sheets through a stamping process, which is efficient for mass production of precision components.

Nanosilica Market Definition

Nanosilica refers to an allotrope of silicon containing 99% silicon dioxide, which lowers the cement volume while finishing the grading of the aggregate mix in the zone of the smallest sizes. This is the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust. The nanosilica market covered in this report is segmented by type into P type, S type, and type III. It is also segmented by raw material into rice husk, olivine, bagasse, and others and by application into rubber, health and medicine, food, coatings, plastic, concrete, gypsum, cosmetics, electronics, and others.

Nanosilica Market Segmentation

The nanosilica market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Type: P Type, S Type, Type III 2) By Raw Material: Rice Husk, Olivine, Bagasse, Other raw Materials 3) By Application: Rubber, Health And Medicine, Food, Coatings, Plastic, Concrete, Gypsum, Cosmetics, Electronics, Other Applications

Shipping Containers Market Definition And Segments

A shipping container refers to Strong metal boxes are used to move items from one location to another; they are typically built of steel and designed to be durable enough to handle lengthy shipments. They range in size from ubiquitous corrugated boxes to large steel boxes used for intermodal shipments. The shipping containers market covered in the report is segmented by product type into dry storage containers, flat rack containers, refrigerated containers, special-purpose containers, open top containers, double door containers, and others; by container size into a small container, large containers, high cube container; by end-use into food and beverages, consumer goods, healthcare, industrial products, vehicle transport, others. The shipping containers market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Product Type: Dry Storage Container, Flat Rack Container, Refrigerated Container, Special-Purpose Container, Open Top Container, Double Door Container, Other Product Types 2) By Container Size: Small Container, Large Container, High Cube Container 3) By End Use: Food And Beverages, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Industrial Products, Vehicle Transport, Other End-Uses The shipping containers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.81 billion in 2023 to $11.62 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of multinational corporations, port infrastructure development, industrialization and container standardization, economic growth and market integration, intermodal transportation advancements. The shipping containers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.53 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to cultural and artistic use, hospitality and tourism sector, pop-up retail and events, disaster relief and emergency housing, logistics and warehousing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include modular construction, sustainable building materials, urbanization and housing needs, pop-up retail and events, disaster relief and emergency housing, customization and design aesthetics.

Rising Cargo Transportation Demand Fuels Growth In The Shipping Container Market

An increase in demand for cargo transportation through ships contributed to the growth of the shipping container market. The demand for the transportation of cargo through waterways is growing owing to factors such as cost-efficiency and a more secure way of moving goods as compared to other means of transportation. For instance, in September 2022, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based statistical agency of the European Union, the volume of European road freight increased by 6.5% between 2020 and 2021, primarily due to significant growth in all types of operations. This in turn is projected to boost the growth of the shipping containers market.

E-Commerce Surge Driving Growth In The Shipping Containers Market

The rise in e-commerce is expected to propel the growth of the shipping containers market going forward. E-commerce (electronic commerce) refers to buying and selling goods and services and sending money or data through an electronic network, most often the Internet. E-commerce utilizes shipping containers to efficiently transport and deliver goods worldwide, streamlining logistics and reducing costs. For instance, in September 2022, according to the International Trade Administration, a US-based Department of Commerce, consumer e-commerce made up 30% of the UK's overall retail sector (up from 20% in 2020), with an annual e-commerce revenue of more than $120 billion. In 2021, 82% of people in the UK will have made at least one online purchase. Therefore, the rise in e-commerce is driving the growth of the shipping containers market. Major companies operating in the shipping containers market report are A.P. Moller–Maersk Group, China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd. (CIMC), COSCO SHIPPING Development Co Ltd., Triton International Limited, CXIC Group Containers Company Limited, Container Corporation of India Limited, Textainer Group Holdings Limited, Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment Co Ltd., Maersk Container Industry A/S, THIELMANN Group, OEG Offshore Limited, Sea Box Inc., Hoover Container Solutions, Florens Container Services B.V., Cronos Containers Ltd., BSL Containers Ltd., CARU Containers B.V., Charleston Marine Containers Inc., Klinge Corporation, UES International Pty Ltd., TLS Offshore Containers International Pvt Ltd., SCHüTZ Container Systems Inc., Pacific Tycoon Limited, W&K Containers Inc., American Intermodal Container Manufacturing Inc. (AICM), Storstac Inc., TRS Containers, Rava Group Containers, Skelton Container Services Ltd., Global Container Solutions Ltd.

Cost Implications Hindering Growth In The Shipping Container Market

The high costs associated with shipping containers are expected to restrain the growth of the shipping container market. The price of shipping containers depends on their size and condition. The bigger the container, the higher the price and, the newer the unit, the more expensive it could be. For instance, in the USA, the average cost for a used container is around $2,000. The larger 40’ unit that could be altered for houses ranges from $3,000 to $4,000 for the used one and is approximately $6,000 for a brand-new unit. Moreover, there are other costs such as shipping container home plans, and foundation costs involved which make them less affordable for purchase. Thus, the high costs of shipping containers are projected to limit the growth of the shipping container market over the forecast period.

Advanced Solutions Enhanced Logistics Operations In Shipping Containers Market

Major companies operating in the shipping containers market are focusing on developing cloud-based technologies to optimize tracking, inventory management, and logistics operations. Cloud-based technologies refer to the use of remote servers accessed via the Internet to store, manage, and process data or run applications. For instance, in March 2023, Meratus, an Indonesia-based shipping company, launched the SMARCO-Smart Container to meet the demand for more efficient and safe container shipping. With advanced Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, GPS tracking, and cloud-based technologies, SMARCO is expected to provide businesses with the possibility of having full visibility and control over shipping containers.

Arcus Infrastructure Partners Expands Portfolio With Acquisition Of Gem Containers Limited

In April 2021, Arcus Infrastructure Partners, LLP, a UK-based company, acquired Gem Containers Limited for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Arcus broadens its container product portfolio, expands its customer base, and expands its product reach into Europe. Gem Containers Limited is a UK-based metal company pioneering in the manufacturing and distribution of tank containers. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the shipping containers market in 2023. The regions covered in the shipping containers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the shipping containers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The shipping container market consists of sales of tunnel containers, open-side storage containers, general-purpose containers, insulated containers, half-height containers, and swap body containers. 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 shipping containers market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides shipping containers market statistics, including shipping containers industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a shipping containers market share, detailed shipping containers market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the shipping containers industry. This shipping container 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.

Machine Shops; Turned Product; And Screw, Nut, And Bolt Manufacturing Market Characteristics

The machine shops, turned product and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing market consists of the sales of precision turned products or metal bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and other industrial fasteners by entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships) that machine precision turned products or produce metal bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and other industrial fasteners. Included in this industry are establishments that produce parts for machinery and equipment on a customized basis.

The nonferrous metal production and processing market consist of sales of nonferrous metals by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) primarily engaged in smelting ores into nonferrous metals and/or the primary refining of nonferrous metals (except aluminium) by electrolytic methods or other processes. The main types of nonferrous metal production and processing are nonferrous metal (except aluminium) smelting and refining, copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and alloying, nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminium) rolling, drawing, and extruding, secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminium). Secondary smelting will utilize secondary resources to convert or recover lead metal. The process types are smelting and refining, rolling, drawing, extruding, alloying, and other process types. The various end-user industries are automotive, electronic power, construction, and other end-user industries. The global nonferrous metal production and processing market is expected to grow from $1,062.28 billion in 2021 to $1,187.55 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The nonferrous metal production and processing market is expected to grow to $1,494.97 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 5.9%. Global metals companies are adopting and implementing IoT technology to improve their efficiencies and drive productivity. IoT connects people, machines, and services enabling the flow of information and real-time decisions. IoT technology offers benefits such as increased asset uptime, efficient predictive maintenance and faster processing and delivery time. According to KPMG, 72% of executives of global metals companies are willing to invest in IoT technologies. The growing adoption of IoT technology by global metals companies is expected to drive the productivity and growth of the nonferrous metal production and processing market. Major players in the nonferrous metal production and processing market are Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd, Vale S.A, Rio Tinto plc, Anglo American plc, and BHP Billiton plc. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the nonferrous metal production and processing market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the nonferrous metal production and processing market. The regions covered in the nonferrous metal production and processing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the nonferrous metal production and processing 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, Vietnam. The global nonferrous metal production and processing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining, Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying, Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding, Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) 2) By Process Type: Smelting and Refining, Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, Alloying, Others 3) By End-User Industry: Automotive, Electronic Power, Construction, Others

The alumina and aluminum production and processing market consist of sales of alumina and aluminium by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) primarily engaged in alumina extraction primarily from bauxite ore, producing aluminium from alumina, recovering aluminium from scrap or dross, refining aluminium by any process, alloying purchased aluminium and rolling, drawing, casting, extruding and alloying aluminium and aluminium-based alloy into primary forms such as bar, foil, pipe, plate, rod, sheet, tube, wire. The main types of alumina and aluminium production and processing are aluminium product manufacturing from purchased aluminium, secondary smelting and alloying of aluminium, and alumina refining and primary aluminium production. Secondary smelting will utilize secondary resources to convert or recover lead metal. An aluminium alloy is a composition containing mainly aluminium to which other elements have been added. The alloy is made by combining the elements when aluminium is molten (liquid), which cools to form a homogeneous solid solution. The various applications involved automotive, manufacturing, and other applications. The global alumina and aluminum production and processing market size is expected to grow from $688.45 billion in 2021 to $788.58 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The alumina and aluminum production and processing market is expected to grow to $1,107.63 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 8.9%. Aluminium manufacturers are producing customized aluminium alloys for automobile manufacturers to produce lightweight vehicles. The use of aluminium alloys in vehicles reduces carbon emissions Increases fuel economy and improves overall stability as aluminium alloys considerably reduce vehicle body weight. This is primarily driven by stringent emission regulations and growing pressure to improve the economy by many national and state governments. For instance, the US government’s federal emission standards make it mandatory for automobile manufacturers to increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) to 54.5 mpg by 2025. This increase in CAFE is being achieved by increasing the aluminium content in the vehicle’s body to reduce its weight by around 30%. In line with this trend, global automobile manufacturers are increasing the aluminium content in their vehicles. Major players in the alumina and aluminum production and processing market are Rio Tinto, Weiqiao/ Hongqiao Group, United Co RUSAL PLC, Alcoa, and Norsk Hydro. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the alumina and aluminum production and processing market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the alumina and aluminum production and processing market. The regions covered in the alumina and aluminum production and processing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the alumina and aluminum production and processing 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, Vietnam. The global alumina and aluminum production and processing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Aluminum Product Manufacturing from Purchased Aluminum, Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum, Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production 2) By Application: Automotive, Manufacturing, Others Subsegments Covered: Sheet, Plate, Foil, Welded Tube, Aluminum Smelting, Aluminum Alloying, Alumina Refining, Aluminum Production

The clay products and refractories market consists of sales of clay and refractory products by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) engaged in shaping, molding, glazing, and firing pottery, ceramics, plumbing fixtures, and electrical supplies made entirely or partly of clay or other ceramic materials, refractories, non-clay refractories, ceramic tiles, bricks, and other structural clay building materials. Clay is procured from mining or quarrying companies, loaded by truck or front-end loader into a primary crusher, transferred to grinding mills, and further processed using grinding, mixing, cutting, shaping, and honing. Refractory materials are heated and then formed into bricks or other shapes for use in industrial applications. Equipment and tools used in clay product manufacturing include crushers, grinders, wire cutters, high-pressure cylinders, rollers, dryers, and burners. Clay products find applications in the construction, steel making, cosmetics, and food industry. The clay products and refractories market is segmented into pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixtures; and clay building material and refractories.

The global clay products and refractories market is expected to grow from $144.48 billion in 2020 to $157.85 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $196.72 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 6%.

Asia Pacific was the largest region in the global clay products and refractories market, accounting for 46% of the market in 2020. Western Europe was the second largest region accounting for 29% of the global market. Africa was the smallest region in the global clay products and refractories market.

The growth of the clay product and refractory manufacturing market 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. 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 end user markets, thereby driving the clay product and refractory manufacturing market during forecast period.

Major economies globally had a positive growth, due to which the interest rates are expected to gradually increase in the period 2018-2022. This will decrease the flow of cheap money that has been available for investment, making it difficult for companies to raise funds. In December 2017, the US Federal Reserve increased the interest rates by a quarter percentage point to a target range of 1.25% to 1.5%. The US Federal Reserve is expected to further increase the interest rates in 2018. China’s Central Bank also raised the interest rates to limit the flow of capital out of the country. These factors are expected to have a negative impact on the clay product and refractory manufacturing market.

Many clay product and refractory manufacturing companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Sensors are being used in various machines to access invaluable data for improving efficiencies and reduce potential breakdowns. For instance, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 1.2 million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by 2025, thus indicating rise in automation and robotics technology adoption to improve productivity and reduce production costs.

The countries covered in the global clay products and refractories market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam.

The regions covered in the global clay products and refractories market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The major players covered in the global clay products and refractories market are Dal-Tile, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, RHI AG, Vesuvius, Kyocera.

The global clay products and refractories market is segmented -

1) By Type: Pottery, Ceramics, And Plumbing Fixtures, Clay Building Material And Refractories

2) By End Use Vertical: Construction, Automobiles, Steel Making, Cosmetics, Food Industry, Others

3) By Process: Grinding, Cutting, Mixing, Shaping, Honing

4) By Material: Quartz, Chamatte, Sand, Sawdust, Slag, Pulverized Coal

The lime and gypsum product market consists of sales of lime and gypsum products by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) manufacturing lime from calcitic limestone or other calcareous materials, such as coral, chalk and shells and manufacturing gypsum products such as wallboard, plaster, plasterboard, molding, ornamental moldings, statuary, and architectural plaster work. Raw materials used for lime and gypsum product manufacturing include calcite limestone, dolomite limestone, and other calcareous materials such as coral, chalk, and shells. Limestone quarried by blasting the mines is crushed and fed into a rotary kiln. The rotary kiln transforms the limestone into lime when subjected to high temperature. Lime refining process includes milling, hydration, and lime slurry preparation. Gypsum is used in production of plaster, plaster boards, gypsum fireboards and gypsum blocks. Small quantities of high-purity gypsum are also used in confectionary, food, brewing, sugar beet refining, and the pharmaceuticals industry.