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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.

Sales of window frames are increasingly recovering. There are, however, major differences depending on the country and construction segment.

The latest market report by Ceresana shows that surfactants are currently sold worldwide for more than USD 49 billion per year.

Adhesive products that are at least partially made from renewable or biodegradable raw materials are currently gaining in importance.

Sales of insulation products such as panels or spray foam are recovering again. Ceresana has analyzed the global market for mineral, synthetic, and natural insulation materials used in the construction industry.

There is practically no area of life without plastics and elastomers anymore – so masterbatches are also needed everywhere.

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