Aug 11 2010
Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings and Plastics Industry Almanac, 2011 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the chemicals, coatings and plastics industry.
According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “Global demand for chemicals and plastics is rebounding. Both basic chemicals and specialty chemicals sectors look better as of mid-2010.”
Major trends affecting the Chemicals Industry analyzed in Plunkett’s report include:
- Global demand for plastics begins to rebound.
- China’s plastics import market improves. - Domestic production picks up.
- India’s plastics and chemicals sectors evolve.
- Chemical plants on the decline in North America, but new plants are rising in the Middle East and China.
- New refineries may create surplus capacity.
- Bio-plastics become a reality. - Plastic packaging made from corn and soy.
- Nanochemicals hold promise for advanced coatings and specialty chemicals.
“Plastics markets in the U.S. and EU remain challenged,” says Jack Plunkett. “The fact that automobile production remains low and there is low demand for the plastics used in building materials such as pipe and windows is hurting revenues.”
A complete report with detailed industry trends and statistics analysis is provided in Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings and Plastics Industry Almanac, 2011 edition. This outstanding reference book contains an informative industry overview, industry analysis, market research, thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations and industry sites, as well as statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes – all in one value-priced, easy-to-use package.
A complimentary video of Plunkett discussing these trends is now available on the Plunkett Research website, as well as YouTube, and an Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings and Plastics Industry can be viewed at Plunkett’s website.