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High tensile strength and excellent insulation properties have driven fluoropolymer penetration in electronics, automotive and construction applications. Positive outlook on these end-use industries is expected to be one of the primary growth factors over the forecast period. Global Fluoropolymer Market size is expected to reach USD 11.11 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing government spending on infrastructure in China, India and the Middle East is expected to drive architectural coatings demand. Fluoropolymer coatings exhibit protection against corrosion & chemicals and high temperature tolerance, which makes them useful for architectural applications. In addition, these coatings are used in automobiles for protection against scratches and abrasions. DuPont (Chemours) manufactures and markets fluoropolymer coating under the brand name, Teflon. In terms of application, industrial applications dominated the global ...

Wetsuit refers to a garment typically prepared from foamed neoprene, which is worn by sailors, divers, surfers, and other individuals engaged in water sports, providing buoyancy, abrasion resistance, and thermal insulation. Various applications of wetsuits include water sports activities such as whitewater rafting, surfing, sailing, diving, and sea rescue operations. The Global Wetsuits Market size is expected to reach USD 1.18 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth prospects for this market are bullish due to increase in water sports and recreational activities such as surfing, diving, and water skiing. Developing economies have been experiencing a rise in life expectancy. People with better standards of living are more prone to stay active longer and invest in premium quality sports goods. The rise in the number of women participating actively in water sports has led to a significant increase in the wetsuits demand across t...

Fluoropolymer is extensively used in numerous applications for industries including automobiles, electrical & electronics and chemical processing owing to its high heat resistance and excellent tensile strength. Growing automotive sector in India on account of new product launches by vehicle manufacturers including Toyota and Volkswagen is expected to open new market avenues over the forecast period. India Fluoropolymer Market is expected to reach USD 258.5 million by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising awareness among citizens to curb fire emergencies coupled with introduction and implementation of regulations by state governments is expected to drive growth of firefighting solutions, which will promote fluorosurfactant growth. Moreover, increasing product demand in water-based paints to increase its wetting properties, is expected to propel industry expansion. Chemicals & pharmaceuticals dominated the fluoropolymer market and...

The market is expected to be driven by increasing developments in electronic appliances, automotive, footwear and packaging industries. Growing demand for high performance materials from automotive industry is expected to drive global colored PU foams market over the forecast period. The Global Colored Polyurethane (PU) Foams Market is expected to reach USD 20.33 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing construction spending in Asia Pacific is also expected to have a positive influence on the market growth. Volatile MDI/TDI prices are expected to challenge market profitability. Flexible colored PU foams were the leading product segment and accounted for over 55% of total market volume in 2014. They are widely used for cushioning applications mainly in furniture & interiors and packaging industries. Rigid PU foams are expected to witness the highest growth of 5.2% from 2015 to 2022. Growing demand for insulation products acros...

Regulatory initiatives limiting carbon emission and increasing focus on enhancing fuel efficiency in vehicles are expected to have a positive impact on growth. Numerous automotive OEMs have been replacing metal and alloys with plastics from manufacturing of vehicle components to make vehicles light weight, thus propelling demand for TPE. Asia Pacific Thermoplastic Elastomers Market is estimated to reach over USD 7.82 billion owing to growing consumption from automotive part production. Plastic innovation in the automotive industry is a major driving factor owing to growing consumer preference towards light weight vehicles and high performance. This has resulted in increasing TPE consumption and requirement for manufacturing innovative and fuel efficient vehicles. The product requires low fabrication costs, shorter processing time and design flexibility as compared to thermosets, thereby achieving widespread recognition. Rising consumption in consumer goods, electrical ...

Construction industry growth is anticipated to drive the market growth of waterproofing chemicals. Government of China, India, France and UK have framed numerous policies for clean groundwater and land filling, which is anticipated to increase the application of waterproofing chemicals over the forecast period. The Global Waterproofing Chemicals Market is expected to exceed USD 7 billion by 2022, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Roofing was the largest application segment, accounting for over 25% of global waterproofing chemicals market revenue in 2014. Rising popularity of roofing membranes to prevent water leakage in residential and commercial structures is expected to fuel waterproofing chemicals market demand in the near future. Bitumen was the largest product segment, accounting for over 40% of global market revenue in 2014. Increasing application of bitumen as roll roofing component in residential and commercial building structures on accou...

The demand for the product is primarily driven by robust and high tensile packaging application. Increasing demand for the product in premium food and cosmetics products owing to superior barrier properties is likely to augment growth over the projected period. The Global Specialty and High Performance Films Market is anticipated to reach USD 57.26 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Superior flexibility, chemical inertness and light weight offered by the product as compared to its counterparts including metal and glass packaging are expected to provide a competitive advantage in packaging application over the next eight years. Growing demand for the product in automotive applications to protect sunroofs, rear and side windows, windshields and to mask dashboards is expected to drive growth. In addition, the product is used as an insulating material for semiconductors in the electronics industry. High thermal resistivity of product is...