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Tear-resistant and flexible: Ceresana examines the world market for plastic films
According to the latest Ceresana study on the global market for flexible plastic films, which is already the third edition, the revenues generated with these films will increase to around USD 339 billion by 2032.
June 15, 2023
Bio-Balance: New Ceresana Study on the World Market for Bioplastics
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.
June 14, 2023
Sustainable packaging: Ceresana study on the global market for bioplastics packaging
Are bioplastic bags compostable? In some places, there is a debate about how eco-friendly bioplastics really are. More and more packaging materials are being produced from biobased and/or biodegradable plastics.
June 12, 2023
Sustainable Packaging Made from Strong Fibers
Ceresana investigated the European market for corrugated board, solid board and cartonboard.
April 6, 2023
Saving Energy With EPS: Ceresana Examines the World Market for Expandable Polystyrene
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.
April 3, 2023
Demanding Construction Site: Current Ceresana Report on the European Market for Plastic Pipes
Profiting from climate change and the energy crisis? Pipe manufacturers are certainly not short of tasks.
February 8, 2023
Solidified figures: Ceresana report on the European adhesives market
Adhesive technology is highly innovative and is conquering more and more areas of application.
February 6, 2023
Serial production efficiency: Ceresana examines the European market for plastic extrusion
Pipes, sheets, profiles and hoses in almost any length: next to injection molding, extrusion is the most important process in the plastics industry.
February 3, 2023
Aging resistant: Ceresana examines the global market for plastic stabilizers
Without stabilizing chemicals, many plastic and rubber products would be destroyed after a short time by heat, oxidation or UV rays.
February 1, 2023
Resilient PVC: new Ceresana study on the global market for polyvinyl chloride
PVC is the best-selling thermoplastic alongside polyethylene and polypropylene.
January 30, 2023
Pressure Molding: Ceresana Report on the European Market for Plastic Injection Molding
Ceresana has studied the European market for injection-molded plastics: Last year, nearly 12.9 million tonnes of plastics were processed in Europe using this method.
December 1, 2022
A Material in a League of its Own: New Ceresana Study on the World Market for Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are elastic like rubber at room temperature, but can be melted and repeatedly moulded like standard plastics.
November 29, 2022
Fresh Figures: New Ceresana Report on the European Food Packaging Market
Ceresana has analyzed the European market for food packaging in all categories except beverages. The new study takes into account not only films, pouches, cans, tubes, jars and other primary packaging, but also secondary and transport packaging.
November 23, 2022
Biopolymers Are Flourishing: Ceresana Examines the World Market for Bioplastics
According to the latest edition of the Ceresana report on bioplastics, the global market for "green" polymers will continue to grow dynamically: the analysts expect bioplastics sales to rise to around USD 9.7 billion by 2031.
November 16, 2022
Water-based growth: Ceresana publishes new report on the European market for paints and coatings
Ceresana has analyzed the European market for paints and coatings for the fifth time: In 2021, 9.23 million tonnes of these coatings were consumed.
September 15, 2022
More Paper, Less Plastic: New Ceresana Study on The European Market for Bags, Sacks, and Pouches
For the fourth time, Ceresana has analyzed the entire European market for bags and sacks made of polyethylene film, films made from other plastics, woven plastic strips (woven bags) and paper.
September 14, 2022
Growth with Frames: Ceresana Examines the World Market for Plastic Windows
Ceresana expects demand for plastic windows to start growing again from 2023, especially for renovation and non-residential construction: the analysts anticipate average global growth of 1.8% p.a. until 2031.
September 13, 2022
A Material for Everything and Everyone: Ceresana Report on the European Market for Plastics
Despite crises and conflicts, nearly 57 million tonnes of plastics were sold in Europe last year, around 3 million tonnes more than in 2015.
September 8, 2022
Additives in Transition: New Ceresana Report on the World Market for Plasticizers
This is the sixth time Ceresana has analyzed the world market for plasticizers. The market researchers forecast that demand for these additives will increase to a total of around 11.2 million tonnes by 2031.
July 21, 2022
Ceresana Presents a New Study on the World Market for Flame Retardants
For the seventh time, Ceresana has analyzed the global market for all types of fire retardants: including brominated and chlorinated flame retardants as well as ATH, organophosphorus, ATO and other additives.
July 11, 2022
High-performance minerals: Ceresana publishes new report on fillers
Ceresana has analyzed the global filler industry for the sixth time already.
May 9, 2022
Robust Construction Suppliers: Ceresana analyzes the European Market for Windows and Doors
The prices for construction materials are rising rapidly. The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, and the conflict in Ukraine is presenting the otherwise stable construction industry with another challenge.
May 4, 2022
Stable Numbers: Ceresana Examines the World Market for Adhesives
Adhesive bonding is a highly innovative key technology for countless industries.
May 2, 2022
Standard Work in All Colors: New Ceresana Report on Pigments
Ceresana has analyzed the world market for pigments for the seventh time. Worldwide demand for pigments is predicted to rise to about 13.4 million tonnes per year in 2030.
April 26, 2022
Nice recovery: Ceresana examines the world market for paints and coatings
The paint industry is growing out of the crisis. According to Ceresana’s most recent market study, more than 43 million tonnes of paints and coatings were sold around the globe in 2021 - that’s almost as much as before the pandemic.
March 8, 2022
Black Prospects: Ceresana Analyzes the World Market for Carbon Black
Carbon black is being used as a filler and reinforcing agent in tires and many other rubber products. An average car tire contains around 3 kg of carbon black.
March 7, 2022
Colorful Labels: Ceresana Publishes New Study on the World Market for Printing Inks
The Corona pandemic pushes digitization forward. Since the beginning of 2020, the disruption of the printing sector has accelerated significantly.
December 16, 2021
A Versatile Standard Plastic: Ceresana Study on Polypropylene
The market research institute Ceresana has now examined the global market for polypropylene for the sixth time.
December 15, 2021
Materials for Higher Requirements: New Ceresana Report on Engineering Plastics
Engineering plastics are increasingly replacing metal, glass or ceramics in applications such as plain bearings, gears, seals, insulators and housings.
December 14, 2021
Flourishing Grounds: Ceresana analyzes the European market for plastic pipes
Ceresana is publishing a comprehensive report on the European market for plastic pipes for the fifth time already. The current new edition provides an assessment and quantification for the first years after the pandemic.
December 9, 2021
Study plastic: Ceresana examines the world market for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
More chlorine, less crude oil: large quantities of by-products from the chemical industry are used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
December 8, 2021
Green Renovation Wave: New Ceresana Study on the Global Market for Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
Manufacturers and processors of expandable polystyrene (EPS), the bestselling insulation material, are benefiting from initiatives to improve energy efficiency.
October 8, 2021
Polymers for the Circular Economy: Ceresana Study on the Global Market for Bioplastics
Biopolymers are conquering an increasing number of application areas and achieving significantly higher growth rates than conventional standard plastics.
October 7, 2021
Connecting Old and New: Ceresana Examines the European Market for Adhesives
Future mobility will depend on innovative joining technology. Even today, a new car contains around 18 kg of adhesives - from heat-dissipating protective layers for battery cells to lightweight chassis and crash-proof windows.
March 31, 2021
Constructive saving: Ceresana analyses the European market for insulation materials
Innovative materials for the air conditioning of buildings are in high demand: people are spending more and more time in closed rooms, while the demands on environmental sustainability and fire protection are growing.
March 31, 2021
New start: Ceresana study on the world market for coatings in the automotive industry
The automotive industry is one of the biggest consumers of coatings. The market research institute Ceresana has examined how the global market for automotive paints and coatings is recovering from the Corona crisis.
March 30, 2021
Improved Prospects: Ceresana Expects Growing World Market for Plastic Windows
The drastic measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic will also affect the construction sector and its suppliers, albeit with a time lag.
October 6, 2020
Practical concentrate: Ceresana study on the world market for plastic masterbatches
Premixed concentrates with precisely defined properties facilitate processing and increase process reliability: color masterbatches contain pigments or dyes; additive masterbatches specifically modify other properties of plastics.
October 2, 2020
Hard and Soft at the Same Time: Ceresana Examines the World Market for Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) combine the advantages of rubber and plastic.
October 1, 2020
Insulating and saving: new Ceresana report on the world market for insulation materials
There is no way around insulation if energy saving and climate protection are to be taken seriously.
September 28, 2020
Colorful growth: Ceresana examines the European market for paints and coatings
Paints and coatings are not only useful for decoration, they can also provide protection.
June 2, 2020
Well Connected: Ceresana Report on the European Market for Plastic Pipes
Demand for plastic pipes is rising in many European countries. New apartments are currently built in metropolitan areas in particular.
May 28, 2020
Flexible and robust: new Ceresana study about the global market for polyethylene-LLDPE
Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is one of the most widely used types of standard plastics.
May 27, 2020
On the go: Ceresana analyzes the European market for plastic caps and closures
Changing lifestyles and new consumer generations revolutionize the packaging market.
March 2, 2020
Strong Growth: Ceresana Analyzes the European Market for Fillers
Fillers not only make many products cheaper, they often also improve their properties, such as stability, weather-resistance, and electrical conductivity.
July 8, 2019
Established Classic: Ceresana Presents Fifth Report on the Global Market for Polypropylene
Polypropylene is one of the world's most widely produced standard plastics, second only to polyethylene.
July 3, 2019
Lifesavers in Demand: Ceresana Publishes New Market Report on Flame Retardants
For the sixth time, Ceresana analyzed the global market for brominated and chlorinated flame retardants as well as for ATH, organophosphates, ATO, and other types.
July 3, 2019
Green Dynamics: New Ceresana Report on the Global Printing Inks Market
Digital printing and digitization of media: The market for printing inks is affected by disruptive changes but also offers new opportunities.
July 2, 2019
Solid and Moldable: Ceresana Expects Further Growth for Polystyrene and EPS
Ceresana examined the global market for polystyrene (PS) and expanded polystyrene (EPS).
July 2, 2019
Solid Growth: Ceresana Explores the World Market for Rigid Plastic Packaging
Convenience products and delivery services are stirring up the market for plastic packaging.
April 18, 2019