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Customer Experience Enhanced by Digitally Enabled Operations Creates New Growth Opportunities
15-Mar-2021
Global
Market Outlook
K5DB-01-00-00-00
CM01863-GL-MO_25300
This research service covers the research and analysis for the coatings, adhesives and sealants, and elastomers (C.A.S.E.) market at a global level. End markets of this industry have been undergoing varied degrees of transformation as a result of a number of Mega Trends, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and international trade wars, in addition to product and end-user-specific existing and emerging trends.
The main end industries covered include construction, automotive and transportation, marine, footwear, energy, healthcare, furniture and DIY, packaging, industrial machinery, electrical and electronics, metal and glass processing, and pulp and paper. The highlights of 2020 and top trends of 2021 are discussed. Revenue forecasts are provided for each product group segment from 2018 to 2021, along with the market split by end application and region of each product group for 2021. The study analyses the predictions from 2020, identifies the top eight predictions for the C.A.S.E. market for 2021, and discusses the potential implications on various industry segments. The analysis shows major mergers and acquisitions in the industry in 2020, and regional analysis is for North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, Japan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific.
For each industry segment, market snapshots consist of 2019/2020 revenues, 2021 conservative and aspirational forecasted revenues, and percent revenue forecasts by region. In addition, the study provides overall key growth opportunities and companies to action for the total C.A.S.E. market. The base year is 2020, and the forecast period year is 2021.
Key Highlights of the Global C.A.S.E. Market
Challenges Faced by the Global C.A.S.E. Market Because of COVID-19
The 2020 Global C.A.S.E Market—2020 Forecast versus Actual
The 2020 Global C.A.S.E Market—2020 Forecast versus Actual (continued)
The 2020 Global C.A.S.E Market—2020 Forecast versus Actual (continued)
2020 Global C.A.S.E. Market—Key Regulations
2020 Global C.A.S.E. Market—Key Regulations (continued)
2020 Global C.A.S.E. Market—Key Regulations (continued)
Global C.A.S.E. Market Historic Sales
Impact of COVID-19 on Revenue Forecast
Top Predictions for 2021—C.A.S.E. Market
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on the C.A.S.E. Market
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Scope
Market Segmentation with Product Value Chain—Global C.A.S.E. Market
2008–2020 Global Historic Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth
2021 Scenario Analysis—Quarterly Global Growth
2021 Scenario Analysis—Assumptions
2021 World GDP Growth Snapshot
US-China Trade Relations—Moving towards Deglobalization and Supply Chain Localization
The Biden Administration and the Global C.A.S.E. Market Impact
The BREXIT Trade Deal and the C.A.S.E. Market Impact
Notable M&As in 2020
Forecast Assumptions
Global C.A.S.E. Market by Segment in 2020 and 2021
Global C.A.S.E. Market by Region in 2021
Key 2021 C.A.S.E. Market Trends
Prediction 1—High-precision Bonding Will Become a Key Requirement in a Diverse Set of End-use Industries
Prediction 2—The Market for Adhesives and Sealants Used in Food and PPE End-use Sectors Will Experience Robust Growth
Prediction 3—Regulations Increasingly Favouring Sustainable Products are Expected to Drive Sustainable Adhesive Development in the Market
Prediction 4—The C.A.S.E. Market will Experience High-demand Growth from the Evolving Trend of Lightweighting and the Use of Different Types of Materials
Prediction 5—The Rising Popularity of 3D Printing Technology is Expected to Improve Elastomer Manufacturing Efficiency Significantly
Prediction 6—The Rising Demand for Improved Interior Air Quality and Greater Resistance to Infections Will Drive New Coating Product Development
Prediction 7—Supply Chain Disruption Will Pave the Way for the Reshoring of Manufacturing and Operations
Prediction 8—Digital Transformation in the C.A.S.E. Sector Will Clear a Path for an Improved Business Model
2021 Market Snapshot—Coatings
Coatings Companies to Watch
2021 Market Snapshot—Adhesives and Sealants
Adhesives and Sealants Companies to Watch
2021 Market Snapshot—Elastomers
Elastomer Companies to Watch
2021 Predictions—North America
2021 Predictions—Latin America
2021 Predictions—Europe
2021 Predictions—MEA
2021 Predictions—China
2021 Predictions—India
2021 Predictions—Japan
2021 Predictions—Rest of APAC
C.A.S.E. Market—Key Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 1—Innovative Adhesive and Sealant Development to Meet Challenging EV Applications
Growth Opportunity 1—Innovative Adhesive and Sealant Development to Meet Challenging EV Applications (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Catering to the New Unmet Needs of Tyre Manufacturers Opens Business Opportunities for Elastomer Manufacturers
Growth Opportunity 2—Catering to the New Unmet Needs of Tyre Manufacturers Opens Business Opportunities for Elastomer Manufacturers (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—High-performance Acoustic and Fire Sealant End-use Requirements Expected to Create Fresh Business Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 3—High-performance Acoustic and Fire Sealant End-use Requirements Expected to Create Fresh Business Opportunities (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4—Specialty Products for Modular Construction
Growth Opportunity 4—Specialty Products for Modular Construction (continued)
Growth Opportunity 5—C.A.S.E. Raw Material Supply Chain Management for Renewable Energy Applications
Growth Opportunity 5—C.A.S.E. Raw Material Supply Chain Management for Renewable Energy Applications (continued)
Key Conclusions
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviations Used
Abbreviations Used (continued)
Additional Sources of Information
Additional Sources of Information (continued)
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| Author | Ganesh Jayant Dabholkar |
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