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This market insight analyses the use of biomass in Africa for the production of industrial and fuel ethanol. After a brief overview of the global bioethanol market, the study focuses on the African market, as well as selects raw materials used in bioethanol production. These raw materials include maize, sorghum, and sugarcane. A detailed overview o...

The United Kingdom and Ireland market is one of the key regional markets for personal protective equipment (PPE) in western Europe, with market participation from global manufacturers as well as a large number of local competitors. This deliverable provides an insight into this regional market for PPE. Top end-user industries and regional market tr...

Connectivity between African countries is very limited, and intra-regional trade is currently only 12% of the continents total trade. This is mainly due to poor transport infrastructure, conflicting trade rules, and cross-border restrictions. This market insight analyses the base and intermediate chemical supply chain in Kenya, Nigeria, and Mozamb...

23 Nov 2015  |  Africa

Construction PlasticsGlobal Trends Impacting South Africa and Nigeria

Convergence of Technology and Industry Demand Encouraging Growth

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This research identifies the global trends of plastics used in construction and analyses the trends that are being adopted locally in South Africa and Nigeria. It also highlights the countries with best practices in construction plastics, green movements, and sustainable initiatives that are impacting the construction plastics industry in South Afr...

Bioplastics are manufactured from polymers derived from plants, from animals, or from microbes. Stricter regulations and the policies enforced on industries to reduce carbon footprints are the factors behind the current fast growth of this market. Consumers are also becoming aware of the deleterious effect on environment. Though the majority of bio...

Ready-to-eat meal products comprised packaged meals that need minimal or no cooking for consumption. These perishable products are gaining market share in the APAC region owing to changes in lifestyle, improved purchasing power, and an expanding number of women in the workforce. Health conscious consumers prefer fortified products without additives...

This research service analyses the Australian construction chemicals market from 2010 to 2021 and provides forecasts from 2015 to 2021. The base year is 2014. Research includes analysis of drivers, restraints, revenue growth, trends, and competition. Following the chapter on the total construction chemicals market in Australia, discussions are segm...

Ready-to-eat meals are perishable products with a shelf life of 2 to 24 weeks. Convenience and increasing urban population and women work force are the key factors driving market growth. Health-conscious consumers prefer low-salt and less processed foods. Consumers have a perception that ready-to-eat meal products are over processed for better shel...

APAC consumers are a mix of ethnicity, with certain flavors gaining targeted attraction in each country or region. Sauces produced by domestic manufacturers are preferred because they are perceived to understand the specific taste of the consumers. Therefore, to gain market penetration, it is important to have local manufacturing units in this regi...