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Crude oil and natural gas must now be rapidly replaced by affordable and viable alternatives from renewable raw materials. "Future of BioAI" on May 12th, 2026 provides information on digitalization for biotechnology and sustainable industry.

Surfactants are among the first everyday chemical products that are already being produced in large quantities from renewable raw materials.

Worldwide, more than 14 million tons of adhesives are already consumed annually. The largest consumer is the construction industry.

Ceresana has specifically analyzed the European market for "green" solvents made from renewable raw materials.

For the first time, Ceresana has now specifically analyzed the European market for adhesives made from renewable plant or animal raw materials.

"Future of BioInvestments" will connect selected bioeconomy startups and scale-up teams with investors, industry partners and funding institutions on April 22nd and 23rd, 2026.

Ceresana's latest online event provides information on the opportunities, challenges, and current status of innovative, biobased bonding technologies.

Will in Europe the economic upturn finally come? There is hope, at least for manufacturers of plastic pipes.

Surfactants are among the first chemical products that are already being manufactured in large industrial plants from renewable raw materials.

From niche products to everyday standard in a short space of time: Acrylic and polyester-based paints and coatings are currently experiencing the greatest growth in Europe.

Demand is rising for packaging printing and other print products. Publication printing continues to decline.

Climate-friendly, healthy alternatives to conventional, fossil-based construction materials are becoming increasingly important in economic terms.

Ceresana has analyzed the global market for packaging materials made from bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics.

"Future of BioPackaging" will provide information on the potential of alternative packaging, but also on the challenges along the way.

The highest growth rates for bioplastics are currently recorded in the automotive and electronics sectors.

So far, organic paints only make up a small part of the overall demand for coatings. However, their sales are increasing significantly.

Are specialty products the future of European industry? Demand is increasing for films and plastic packaging with special properties.

Plastics experts will provide information about bio-based and biodegradable polymers in a free Ceresana webinar on August 13, 2025: current developments and innovations, practical applications, and economic prospects for the future.

Around 210 million cubic meters of insulating materials are currently used in the construction industry in Europe every year.

"Green" solvents are at least partially produced from renewable raw materials. Cosmetics, cleaning agents as well as paints and coatings currently account for almost two thirds of sales.

The consumption of plastic carrier bags continues to decline. In many market segments, the trend is towards paper.

Sugar, starch, or soy: more than 15% of all adhesives are already made from renewable raw materials.

"Green" coatings not only promise to be healthier and more environmentally friendly than petrochemical products – they are also increasingly developing into an interesting business segment.

Ceresana's latest solvent market report forecasts Ethanol to grow the most.

The online event "Future of BioEconomy" brings together relevant players who are shaping the future of the bioeconomy.

To improve energy efficiency, PVC windows and doors are currently in particular demand on the European construction market.

Ceresana has analyzed the European market for packaging made of corrugated board, solid board, and cartonboard.

Ceresana has analyzed the European market for eco-friendly insulation materials, which are used in the construction industry primarily for thermal insulation, but also as cold insulation, soundproofing, or humidity buffers.

Ceresana has analyzed the global market for pipes, pipe components, and fittings made of PVC, polyethylene, and other polymers.

Over 24 million tonnes of ABS, PC, PA, PMMA, POM, PBT, SAN and fluoropolymers are currently sold each year.

According to the latest market study by Ceresana, around 36.7 million tonnes of plastic additives are already consumed worldwide every year.