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Accelerating Sustainability: Ceresana Event on Artificial Intelligence and Bioeconomy
“Future of BioAI” on May 12th, 2026 provides information on digitalization for biotechnology and sustainable industry.
May 11, 2026
Organic Growth: First Ceresana Report on the European Bio-Based Surfactants Market
Surfactants are among the first everyday chemical products that are already being produced in large quantities from renewable raw materials.
May 5, 2026
Bonding in Demand: Ceresana Forecasts for the Growing Global Adhesives Market
Worldwide, more than 14 million tons of adhesives are already consumed annually. The largest consumer is the construction industry.
April 28, 2026
Green Solutions: Ceresana Study on the European Market for Bio-Based Solvents
For the first time, Ceresana has now specifically analyzed the European market for “green” solvents made from renewable raw materials.
April 27, 2026
Green Adhesives Are Trending: Ceresana Report on the European Market for Bio-Based Adhesives
For the first time, Ceresana has now specifically analyzed the European market for adhesives made from renewable raw materials.
April 21, 2026
Investing in a Green Future: Ceresana’s Bioeconomy Pitch Event
“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.
April 20, 2026
"Future of BioAdhesives": Ceresana Event on Bonding with the Power of Nature
Ceresana’s latest online event, “Future of BioAdhesives”, will provide information on the opportunities, challenges, and current status of innovative, bio-based bonding technologies.
February 10, 2026
Connecting Europe: Ceresana Forecasts Growing Market for Plastic Pipes
Will in Europe the economic upturn finally come in 2026? There is hope, at least for manufacturers of plastic pipes.
February 6, 2026
More Sustainable Cleaning: Ceresana Sees Opportunities for Bio-Based Surfactants
Surfactants are among the first everyday chemical products that are already being manufactured in large industrial plants from renewable raw materials, i.e. at least partly on the basis of biogenic materials such as sugar, corn, or vegetable oil.
February 3, 2026
Renovating Europe: New Ceresana Report on the European Market for Paints and Coatings
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.
January 28, 2026
Print Is Still Showing Growth: Current Ceresana Study on the Global Market for Printing Inks
Demand is rising for packaging printing and other print products. Publication printing continues to decline.
November 27, 2025
From Field to Facade: Ceresana Event on Bio-Based Building Materials
Climate-friendly, healthy alternatives to conventional, fossil-based construction materials are becoming increasingly important in economic terms.
November 25, 2025
Green Wrapping: Ceresana Report on Bioplastic Packaging
Ceresana has now analyzed the global market for packaging materials made from bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics for the second time.
November 21, 2025
Improved Packaging: Ceresana Event on Packaging Made from Bioplastics
“Future of BioPackaging”, Ceresana’s next online event, will provide information on the potential of alternative packaging for a more environmentally friendly economy, but also on the challenges along the way.
October 16, 2025
Green Opportunities: Current Ceresana Study on the Global Market for Bioplastics
The highest growth rates for bioplastics are currently recorded in the automotive and electronics sectors.
October 9, 2025
Green Perspectives: Ceresana Examines the European Market for Bio-Based Paints and Coatings
So far, organic paints only make up a small part of the overall demand for paints and coatings. However, their sales are increasing significantly.
October 8, 2025
Growth despite Challenges: Ceresana Analyzes the European Market for Plastic Films
Are sophisticated specialty products the future of European industry? Demand is increasing for films and plastic packaging with special properties.
October 6, 2025
Opportunities for Bioplastics: Ceresana Webinar
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.
August 4, 2025
Saving Energy with EPS: New Ceresana Report on the European Market for Insulation Materials
Around 210 million cubic meters of insulating materials are currently used in the construction industry in Europe every year.
August 1, 2025
Focus on Sustainable Chemicals: Current Ceresana Study on the Global Market for Bio-Based Solvents
“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.
July 31, 2025
Intelligent Packaging: Ceresana Report on the European Market for Bags, Sacks, and Pouches
The consumption of plastic carrier bags continues to decline. In many market segments, the trend is towards paper.
July 30, 2025
Improving Glue: Ceresana Expects Growing Global Market for Bio-Based Adhesives
Sugar, starch, or soy: more than 15% of all adhesives are already made from renewable raw materials.
July 29, 2025
Burgeoning Growth: Ceresana Examines the Global Market for Bio-Based Paints and Coatings
“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.
July 28, 2025
Useful Alcohols: Ceresana Analyzes the World Market for Solvents
Ceresana has now analyzed the global market for solvents for the fifth time. Ethanol is expected to grow the most.
July 25, 2025
Packaging Europe: Corrugated Board, Solid Board, and Cartonboard in a New Ceresana Market Study
Ceresana has analyzed the European market for packaging made of corrugated board, solid board, and cartonboard.
May 23, 2025
Sustainable Future: Ceresana Launches Series of Events on the Bio-Economy
“Future of BioEconomy”: registration for the online event is now open
May 22, 2025
Plastics Continue to Grow: Ceresana Analyzes the European Market for Windows and Doors
To improve energy efficiency, PVC windows and doors are currently in particular demand on the European construction market.
May 21, 2025
Sprouting Biobased Materials: Ceresana Study on Renewable Insulation in Europe
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.
May 15, 2025
Light at the End of the Pipe: Promising Ceresana Report on Plastic Pipes
Ceresana has analyzed the global market for pipes, pipe components, and fittings made of PVC, polyethylene, and other polymers for the seventh time.
April 28, 2025
Resilient All-Rounders: New Ceresana Report on the Global Market for Engineering Plastics
Demand for high-tech polymers is growing. Engineering plastics are often used where other materials can no longer withstand high temperatures, aggressive chemicals, or other extreme conditions.
April 25, 2025
Chemicals in Demand: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Plastic Additives
More than 10,000 different chemicals are used to improve the properties of plastics. The demand for these additives is growing in line with the constant increase in plastics production.
April 16, 2025
PVC Supersedes Wood: New Ceresana Study on the Global Plastic Window Market
The latest edition of the Ceresana report on the world market for plastic windows expects demand to rise again this year.
April 15, 2025
Clean and Comfortable: Ceresana Study on the Growing Global Market for Surfactants
Surfactants are among the most important and most frequently used chemicals because they can mix water and oil, form foam, and dissolve dirt.
April 14, 2025
Strength in Bonds: New Ceresana Study on the European Market for Adhesives
Adhesive products that are at least partially made from renewable or biodegradable raw materials are currently gaining in importance.
January 22, 2025
Airtight: Ceresana Publishes New Report on the Global Market for Insulation Materials
Sales of insulation products such as panels or spray foam are recovering. Ceresana has analyzed the global market for mineral, synthetic, and natural insulation materials used in the construction industry for the fifth time.
January 21, 2025
Masterful Additives: New Ceresana Study on Masterbatches
Additives make polymers colorful, durable, and usable. Ceresana has analyzed the global market for masterbatches already for the fourth time.
January 20, 2025
Thriving Under Pressure: Ceresana Analyzes the European Market for Plastic Pipes
The fastest-growing area of application for plastic pipes in Europe today is agriculture and horticulture.
October 4, 2024
Increasingly Digital and Organic: Ceresana Presents New Study on the Global Market for Printing Inks
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.
October 3, 2024
Fireproof: Ceresana Publishes New Market Report on Flame Retardants
Market analysts expect the strongest increase in demand for flame retardants in the construction industry.
September 3, 2024
Opportunities Not Just for Acrylics: Ceresana Report on the European Market for Paints
According to the latest Ceresana market study on coatings, Europeans consume more than 9.2 million tonnes of paints and varnishes every year.
May 14, 2024
Protection against heat and sunlight: new Ceresana report on the global market for plastic stabilizers
Many plastics and elastomers would not be possible without stabilizing additives. Most thermal stabilizers and UV stabilizers are used for PVC products.
May 13, 2024
Enveloping Walls: Ceresana Analyzes the European Market for Insulation Materials
According to the latest Ceresana study on the European market for insulation materials, which is already the 6th edition, demand for EPS, which is sold under trade names such as Styropor or Airpop, is currently growing in particular.
May 7, 2024
Stable global market: Ceresana sees good opportunities for PVC
According to the latest Ceresana market study, polyvinyl chloride is still one of the best-selling thermoplastics.
May 6, 2024
Innovative Bonding: New Ceresana Study on the Global Market for Adhesives
The construction industry, paper and packaging are the most important sales markets for adhesives.
February 28, 2024
Modern Minerals: Ceresana Forecasts Growing Global Market for Fillers
Fillers remain indispensable for numerous industries - mainly for plastics, elastomers, paper, paints and coatings.
February 27, 2024
Colorful world market: current Ceresana study on pigments
Titanium dioxide, iron oxides and carbon black are the best-selling pigments. Ceresana expects growing world market for these coloring particles.
February 21, 2024
Waterborne growth: new Ceresana study on the global market for paints and coatings
The turbulence of the coronavirus era seems to be over for now: as shown by the latest, sixth study on these products by Ceresana, the global market for paints and coatings has stabilized again.
February 20, 2024
Biobased insulation materials: optimistic outlook for the European market
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.
December 8, 2023
Cleaner washing: new Ceresana market report on biobased surfactants
Surfactants are among the first everyday chemical products that are already being produced in large quantities not from petroleum but from renewable raw materials.
December 7, 2023
PVC and other profitable polymers: growing market for plastic pipes
Ceresana has analyzed the world market for plastic pipes, pipe components and fittings.
December 6, 2023