As measured by the global turnover, butadiene rubber (BR) is the second most important rubber after styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).

Elastically deformable plastics are necessary for many technical applications but also for various everyday objects. Per year, more than 12.7 million tonnes of these types of polymers are consumed worldwide.

Energy-efficient construction and renovation become increasingly important: Around the world, countries set up diverse support programs for a better insulation of buildings.

Modern, efficient plastic windows perform important tasks such as automated ventilation, thermoregulation, or burglar control within the context of “smart homes”.

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) is the best-selling synthetic rubber and for decades, has been indispensable for many applications.

Carbon black is utilized as a filler in tires and numerous other products made of rubber. In plastics, printing inks, paints, and coatings, carbon black is used as a black pigment.

Solvents play a major role in industrial production: They can dissolve, dilute, and, in a very fine distribution, absorb other substances without changing them chemically.

Ceresana examined the global market for paints and coatings based on polyurethane in detail.

Ceresana analyzed the European market for printing inks, which also includes toners for electrophotography (laser printing).

Fillers do not only make numerous products cheaper, often, they also greatly improve the properties of the filled materials.

Ceresana analyzed the global market for adhesives and sealants based on polyurethane in detail.

Because of the ban on imports of European plastic waste impeded by China at the beginning of 2018, Europeans urgently need to find another solution.

The automotive industry is a dynamically growing market for paints and coatings: Global vehicle stock already amounts to almost 1.3 billion units, and more than 95 million new registrations are currently added every year.

Flame retardants act chemically and physically by interrupting the incineration process in different phases.

Biocides protect industrial and consumer goods but also water from damages caused by viruses, bacteria, algae, or other undesired organisms.

In many packaging applications, plastics replace other materials such as glass or metal.

Ceresana analyzed the world surfactant market already for the third time.

Ceresana analyzed the European market for plastic pipes already for the third time.

Well-Established Market Report: Second Ceresana Study on the European Market for Plastic Caps and Closures

To improve energy efficiency, insulation of house walls or roofs is discussed frequently.

Energy efficiency and insulation material will continue to be a trending topic in many countries with various state regulations and funding programs.

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is the type of polyethylene offering the highest rigidity and least flexibility.

Large amounts of plasticizers are processed to make brittle plastics, elastomers, paints and varnishes, as well as adhesives smooth, flexible or even useful in the first place.

Adhesives are growing more important in industrial products, in the construction industry, in sports and leisure articles, and in many other segments.

Polypropylene (PP) is the second most important standard plastic after polyethylene, compatible with many processing technologies and the most diverse applications.

For the third time already, Ceresana analyzed the global market for the light and solid foam material made of expandable polystyrene.

More than 4 million tonnes of plastic masterbatches were consumed worldwide in 2016.

In the case of the popular environmental issue of light-weight plastic carrier bags, first consequences of the corresponding EU directive can be observed

Despite controversial plasticizers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the best-selling types of plastic.

Advertisement, information, and monitoring: Labels are indispensable in logistics and retail.

Ceresana analyzed the world market for plastic additives

For the first time, the market research institute Ceresana covers the whole world market for all commercially important plastics in one big study, from standard products up to high-performance engineering materials.

Ceresana analyzed the global market for flexible plastic films already for the second time.

Where in the past screwing and riveting were very common, nowadays adhesives win over more and more application areas.

Silicones are indispensable in many industries. These plastics are used for various products, from pacifiers to computer keyboards.

Expansion of wind energy, electric mobility or modernization of aircraft fleets: the future needs lightweight yet high-performing materials.

Stabilizers are indispensable additives: They enable secure production and processing of plastics and rubber; they save many products from premature aging and weathering.

Extrusion is one of the most important processes of the plastics industry; for example films, cups, pipes, hoses, electric cables, complete window profiles or doors can be produced with this method.

Ceresana has comprehensively analyzed the market for automotive plastics as a whole and the demand for individual types of plastics.

Films made of potato starch, fibers made of lactic acid, disposable tableware made of sugar cane: revenues of more than USD 2.6 billion were generated with 'green' plastics in 2015.

Plastics replace wood or metal at construction sites more and more often: PVC and EPS are stable and reliable, light and cheap.

Injection molding is the most important processing method for mass production of plastic parts.

In the upcoming years, increasing investments in pipe networks are to be expected, not only for the potable water supply.

Titanium dioxide, the most important white pigment with the highest refractive index, is the top-selling pigment type for paints, varnishes, paper, and plastics.

Demand for engineering plastics with special physical and chemical characteristics is increasing more strongly than the sales of common standard plastics.

Plastic windows are already able to save a lot of energy. And development is not over yet: Performance can be improved further by integrating special core insulation material directly into the window profile.

Printing is declared dead. Yet, ink on dead trees is still a good business.

Flame retardants inhibit or prevent from spread of fires, yet, they can also be dangerous for health and environment. In any case, they are sold in ever larger amounts.

Fillers are more than just cheap filling materials: They can also improve characteristics, such as stability, weather-resistance, and electrical conductivity, of numerous products.

Ceresana analyzed the market for petrochemical products in Iran extensively for the first time: from raw materials to derivates and intermediates, and to plastics.