Clear Message: New Study on the European Market for #Labels by Ceresana

Advertisement, information, and monitoring: Labels are indispensable in logistics and retail. Just like the whole packaging market, labels are continuously further developed by means of product and technical innovations. "New trends and regulations, for example concerning recycling or RFID tags, influence this special market", explains Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana. The market research company forecasts demand for paper and plastic labels in Europe to increase by 1.6% per year in the upcoming eight years.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/packaging/labels-europe/

Plastic World: Ceresana Analyzes the Global #Plastics Market

Plastics are indispensable in our everyday life. "In 2016, the global plastics market reached a volume of more than 263 million tonnes," says Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana. For the first time, the market research institute Ceresana analyzed the whole world market for all commercially important plastics in one big study, from standard products up to high-performance engineering materials.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/plastics/plastics-world/

Flexible and Clean: Ceresana Expects Growing Demand for Plastic #Films

Packaging is supposed to be light and handy, neat and durable, microwaveable, and also environmentally friendly. The requirements for manufacturers increase constantly. Yet, these efforts are worth it, reports Oliver Kutsch, CEO of the market research company Ceresana: "Sales of plastic films will presumably reach a volume of about 250 billion US dollars until 2024." Ceresana analyzed the global market for flexible plastic films of all kinds already for the second time. These include besides packaging, such as bags and sacks, also films for, e.g., agriculture, the construction industry, and technical applications.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/packaging/plastic-films-world/ 

European Adherence: New Report by Ceresana on the #Adhesives Market

Where in the past screwing and riveting were very common, nowadays adhesives win over more and more application areas. "In 2016, almost 3.2 million tonnes of adhesives were consumed in Europe", says Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana. The market research company Ceresana analyzed the market for adhesives in Europe which includes Russia, the Caucasus, and Turkey already for the third time. The new study examines in detail the adhesive types: vinyls, acrylics, polyurethane, elastomers, epoxy, and other types. Information regarding demand, production, import, and export since 2008 are offered for the 23 individual countries - and forecasts up to 2024 in addition. According to the latest study of Ceresana, adhesive revenues will rise worldwide by 1.9% per year until 2024.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/industry/adhesives-europe

Waterproof Growth: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for #Silicones

Silicones are indispensable in many industries. These plastics are used for various products, from pacifiers to computer keyboards. Based on quartz sand via the production of silicon metal, chemical processes yield a great number of different silicone compounds. The most important ones are silicone elastomers, silicone oils and silicone resins. Application areas are construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, medical technology, cosmetics, textiles, and paper. The market research institute Ceresana analyzed this lucrative, rapidly growing market already for the second time: Global revenues generated with silicones rose by 4.2% per year since 2008; in 2016, about USD 15.5 billion were reached. „The silicone market will increase further by 4.0% per year until 2024“ forecasts Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/plastics/silicones/

Strong Fibers Save Energy: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for #Composites (CFRP and GFRP)

Expansion of wind energy, electric mobility or modernization of the aircraft fleet: the future needs lightweight yet high-performing materials. The market research institute Ceresana analyzed the market for carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP). These composite materials provide an excellent ratio of weight and carrying capacity; they ensure the reduction of weight of components - and thus also the saving of energy. „The global market for CFRP and GFRP will increase to a volume of over 9.98 million tonnes by 2024“, forecasts Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/plastics/composites/

Solid Figures: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for #Stabilizers

Window frames made of PVC are almost indestructible - if they were protected against heat and light with stabilizers. Stabilizers enable a secure production and processing of plastics and rubber; they save many products from premature aging and weathering. The market research company Ceresana analyzed the global market for these indispensable additives already for the third time. „Stabilizer revenues will increase to USD 5.1 billion until 2024“, expects Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana. The most important types of stabilizers are tin-, lead-, and calcium-based stabilizers as well liquid mixed metals. After cadmium has vanished from the market of the European Union, the same will soon happen to lead stabilizers. An increasing demand for more environmentally friendly stabilizers is observable worldwide: Lead is more and more replaced by calcium or tin. Ceresana expects consumption of calcium-based stabilizers to increase by 3.4% per year.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/chemicals/stabilizers/

Figures to Melt Hearts: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Plastics for Extrusion

#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. Both flexible as well as rigid products that can be compact or cellular are extruded. The market research company Ceresana analyzes in this new study the world market for plastics for extrusion. In 2015, more than 114 million tonnes of plastics worldwide were melted, pressed through a die, and processed to numerous different products. „In 2015, about 51% of the plastics used for extrusion were used in the region Asia-Pacific“, says Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana. „North America and Western Europe followed with market shares of 15.5% and 13,2%.“ The plastic type polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is mainly used for extrusion: Over the past eight years, global demand for products made of PVC rose by an average of 2.3% per year. The second most important plastic type for extrusion is polyethylene-LLDPE with a market share of approx. 18%.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/industry/plastic-extrusion/

Light and Strong: Ceresana Study on the Global Market for #Automotive Plastics

The automotive industry is a dynamically growing market for plastics: In addition to the global stock of already more than 1.2 billion vehicles, more than 90 million units are added every year. There are many examples of applications for plastics in the automotive industry: door trim, headlights, switches and handles, seating components, dashboard, windows, and also less visible parts such as plug connectors, battery casings, oil pans, fuel pumps, filter casings, or cooling water tanks. Replacing metal, rubber, and glass by plastics can reduce weight - but performance remains the same or is even improved.

Further information: www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/industry/automotive-plastics/