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The consumption of printing inks continues to grow, especially for packaging. There are large differences between the various regions of the world and areas of application.

The fastest-growing area of application for plastic pipes in Europe today is agriculture and horticulture.

The strongest increase in demand for flame retardants is expected in the construction industry.

According to the latest Ceresana market study on coatings, Europeans consume more than 9.2 million tonnes of paints and varnishes every year.

Many plastics and elastomers would not be possible without stabilizing additives. Most thermal stabilizers and UV stabilizers are used for PVC products.

According to the latest Ceresana study on the European market for insulation materials demand for EPS, which is sold under trade names such as Styropor or Airpop, is currently growing in particular.

The latest Ceresana market study on polyvinyl chloride forecasts further growth for this versatile material: Until 2032, the global demand for PVC is likely to rise to 58 million tonnes.

The construction industry, paper and packaging are the most important sales markets for adhesives.

Insoluble additives make engineering plastics suitable for demanding applications.

Global demand for pigments will increase to around 14.5 million tonnes per year by 2032, according to the latest Ceresana report on pigments.

The world market for paints and coatings has stabilized again.

Granulated cork, mats made from hemp, fleeces made from sheep's wool or even blown-in cellulose flakes: Biobased insulation materials are increasingly competing with mineral wool and plastic foam.

Ceresana has analyzed the global market for plastic pipes, pipe components and fittings.

Surfactants are among the first everyday chemical products that are already being produced in large quantities not from petroleum but from renewable raw materials.

The end of cheap money is causing problems for the construction industry. But there are also opposing trends.

Orange peels, whey or starch: Solvents are increasingly made from renewable raw materials.

Ceresana has surveyed the global market for mineral, synthetic and natural insulation materials used in the construction industry - primarily for thermal insulation and soundproofing of buildings, including fire protection.

Bio-based films are mainly used for food packaging. Ceresana analyzed the global market for foils made from bioplastics.

Ceresana has analyzed the market for paper and plastic labels in 21 European countries

Demand for adhesives made from renewable raw materials is expected to grow

Biobased paints and coatings are sold under different names: Natural paints, organic paints, eco paints, even vegan paints are available.

According to the latest Ceresana study on the global market for flexible plastic films, the revenues generated with these films will increase to around USD 339 billion by 2032.

How much biobased content do bioplastics really contain? More and more, this is becoming a mathematical question: Biomass-based polymers are increasingly being added to conventional petroleum or natural gas plastics.

Ceresana analyzed the global market for packaging materials made from biopolymers: The analysts expect revenues generated with these to increase to around USD 31.4 billion by 2032.

Ceresana forecasts that demand in Europe for corrugated board, solid board and cartonboard packaging will increase by an average rate of 1.8% per year until 2032.

Ceresana forecasts that PLA sales will reach around USD 3.7 billion worldwide by 2032.

Ceresana forecasts that sales of plastic closures - in terms of units - will increase by around 2.9% per year until 2032.

According to the latest, and already fifth, edition of the "Expandable Polystyrene" market study, a total of around 7.2 million tonnes of EPS was consumed worldwide in 2022 – half a million tonnes more than five years ago.

Plasticizers make life easier: Chemicals are added to plastics, elastomers, paints and coatings, adhesives, and also, for example, textiles, deodorants and perfumes to make these materials soft, pliable, stretchable or easier to process.

Ceresana has analyzed the European market for plastic pipes: The demand volume reaches approximately 5.01 million tonnes per year.

Without stabilizing chemicals, many plastic and rubber products would be destroyed after a short time by heat, oxidation or UV rays.