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Global Outlook for Chemicals in the Plastics and Composites, CASE, and Construction Industries, 2020
Digital Transformation, 3-D Printing, and Circular Economy Trends, along with Relief from the Phase I US-China Trade Deal, Will Be Key Influencers
22-Apr-2020
Global
Market Outlook
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This research service analyzes the market for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE), plastics and composites, and construction chemicals in 2019 and looks forward to 2020.
• CASE products are used in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, water and wastewater, oil and gas, and power generation.
• Plastics and composites find applications in transportation, building and construction, consumer goods and household, electrical and electronics, healthcare, and packaging.
• Construction chemicals and materials include concrete admixtures, waterproofing compounds, grouts and concrete repair, and industrial flooring
The highlights of 2019 and top trends of 2020 are discussed. Revenue forecasts have been provided for each segment for 2020. The study revisits Frost & Sullivan's predictions from 2019 to analyze what happened and what is in store. This study also makes predictions for the chemicals and materials industry for 2020 and discusses the potential implications on various industry segments. The analysis gives a snapshot of major mergers and acquisitions in the industry in 2019. Regional analysis for North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, Japan, and other Asia-Pacific countries includes the economic outlook, regulatory trends, and key product/technology trends. A snapshot of each industry segment consists of 2019 revenue and 2020 forecast revenues, percent revenue forecast by region and by segment/applications are provided. The study compares emerging and developed regions to highlight the economic trends and regulations affecting the overall chemicals and materials industry, highlights growth opportunities and companies to watch, and discusses strategic imperatives for success. The base year is 2019, and the forecast period is 2020.
An additional section examines two possible scenarios related to the COVID-19 pandemic on the chemicals and materials industry. During the pandemic, commodity chemicals, specialty chemicals, polymers, fibers, coatings, adhesives, and sealants have become essential to help keep the spread of the virus under control. These include surfactants used in cleaning products that are in high demand across the world. Frost & Sullivan acknowledges that the chemical industry is extremely diverse. Some sectors of the industry are experiencing much higher demand during the COVID-19 crisis. Others, mainly those supplied into end markets that have shut down (such as car manufacturing), are suffering large declines in demand. Conservative and optimistic forecast scenarios for 2020 and beyond are based on an amalgamation of outlooks for a range of product types. In addition, Frost & Sullivan has identified several companies that are already notable in their response to the crisis.
Top Trends for 2020
Research Scope
Revenue Forecast—2019 and 2020
2020 Global Outlook—Developed Markets
2020 Global Outlook—Emerging Markets
2019 in Review
Revisiting 2019 Predictions
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019 (continued)
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019 (continued)
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019 (continued)
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019 (continued)
Overview of M&A Trends in 2019
Notable M&As in 2019
Regional Snapshot
Revenue by Segment in 2019 and 2020
Revenue Forecast by Region in 2020
Prediction 1—Aerospace Composites Market Will See Substantial Changes in Processes and Automation
Prediction 2—Trade Conflicts and a Phase I Deal to Ease Tensions Pave the Way for a Healthy Phase II Deal
Prediction 2—Trade Conflicts and a Phase I Deal to Ease Tensions Pave Way for a Healthy Phase II Deal (continued)
Prediction 3—Macroeconomic Changes, along with Technological Advancements, are Likely to Bring Supply Chain Disruptions
Prediction 4—Digital Transformation in Paints and Coatings will Clear a Path for an Improved Coatings-as-a-Service Model
Prediction 5—Building Materials Will See a Rise in Development and Commercialization of Bio-Based or Sustainable Products
2020 Predictions—North America
2020 Predictions—Latin America
2020 Predictions—Europe
2020 Predictions—MEA
2020 Predictions—China
2020 Predictions—India
2020 Predictions—Japan
2020 Predictions—Rest of APAC
2020 Industry Snapshot—CASE
2020 CASE Industry—Key Growth Opportunities
CASE Industry Companies to Watch
2020 Industry Snapshot—Plastics & Composites
2020 Plastics and Composites Industry—Key Growth Opportunities
Plastics & Composites Industry Companies to Watch
2020 Industry Snapshot—Construction Chemicals
2020 Construction Chemical Industry—Key Growth Opportunities
Construction Chemical Industry Companies to Watch
Growth Opportunity 1—Digital Transformation in the Chemicals Sector
Growth Opportunity 2—India and Rest of Asia will be Regional Hotspots for the Chemical Industry
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Conclusions
Market Overview and Key Forecast Criteria
Scenario 1—Optimistic Forecast
Scenario 1—Optimistic Forecast Discussion
Scenario 2—Conservative Forecast
Scenario 2—Conservative Forecast Discussion
Other Forecast Trends
Other Forecast Trends (continued)
Chemicals and Materials Market—Future Outlook
Companies to Action
Companies to Action (continued)
Growth Opportunity—Localization of Production and Services
Growth Opportunity—Localization of Production and Services (continued)
Growth Opportunity—Localization of Production and Services (continued)
Key Takeaways for Stakeholders in the Global Chemicals and Materials Market
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviation List
Additional Sources of Information
Additional Sources of Information (continued)
Additional Sources of Information (continued)
Additional Sources of Information (continued)
Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition Research Practice
Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition Research Practice (continued)
Plastics & Composites Program
CASE & Construction Chemicals Program
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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