The CASE and Construction Program Area covers coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) and construction materials. The markets fit together, and many in the industry treat them as one. CASE products are used in the automotive, aerospace, marine, industrial, electrical and electronics, healthcare, and packaging industries. Frost & Sullivan also evaluates raw materials such as resins, additives, and solvents used to formulate these products. Construction products include chemicals, CASE, and flooring, roofing, and waterproofing materials. Circular economy trends mainly influence plastics, though CASE and construction materials are affected too. Digital technology also has a huge impact on the industry. Data monetization in particular will transform the coatings industry in the next 10 years. In this 2023 Outlook deliverable, Frost & Sullivan has identified the top 10 growth opportunities in the construction materials and CASE industries.

Author: Christeena Thomas