Category: Plastics
Plastics market research reports by Freedonia Group
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Global Geosynthetics
Global Geosynthetics The global market size for geosynthetics is projected to grow at an annual rate of 3.3%, reaching 9.0 billion square meters by the year 2028. This comprehensive study examines the worldwide market for various geosynthetics, including synthetic geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids ... Read More
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US Single-Ply Roofing (Plastic & Rubber Membranes)
US Single-Ply Roofing This market research study provides demand for single-ply roofing in the United States, segmenting the data by various categories such as product type, application (new constructions or reroofing projects), market sectors, slope (distinguishing between steep and low slopes), an ... Read More
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US Roofing
US Roofing Demand for US roofing is projected to stagnate at 25.2 billion through 2028, a significant deceleration from the 2018-2023 period. Most roofing product prices will moderate following price spikes that occurred due to supply chain issues and high raw material costs. However, market value i ... Read More
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Global Silicone Elastomers
Global Silicone Elastomers Global demand for silicone elastomers is expected to rise 3.3% per year to nearly 1.4 million metric tons in 2028, with value demand reaching $14.1 billion in that year. After a period of decelerating or declining demand, this increase in demand is generally supported by a ... Read More
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Global Silicone Gels, Foams and Pastes
Global Silicone Gels, Foams and Pastes Global demand for silicone gels, foams, and pastes is expected to rise 3.6% per year to 60,100 metric tons in 2028, with value demand reaching $1.6 billion in that year. After a period of decelerating or declining demand, this increase in demand is generally su ... Read More
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Global Silicone Fluids
Global Silicone Fluids Global demand for silicone fluids is expected to rise 3.1% per year to 1.3 million metric tons in 2028, with value demand reaching $11.4 billion in that year. After a period of decelerating or declining demand, this increase in demand is generally supported by accelerating con ... Read More
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Global Silicone Resins
Global Silicone Resins Global demand for silicone resins is expected to rise 3.5% per year to 246,900 metric tons in 2028, with value demand approaching $2.8 billion in that year. After a period of decelerating or declining demand, this increase in demand is generally supported by accelerating const ... Read More
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Global Silicones
Global Silicones Global demand for silicones is forecast to grow 3.2% yearly, reaching 3.0 million metric tons – valued at $29.9 billion – in 2028. Gains will be supported by accelerating construction and manufacturing activity, as well as an improvement in motor vehicle production. The continuing u ... Read More
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US Roofing
US Roofing US roofing demand is forecast to increase slightly from an elevated 2022 base to 277.5 million squares in 2027. Growth in real terms will be restrained, largely due to a decline in conventional housing starts – following a surge in 2020 and 2021 – that began in 2022 and is expected to con ... Read More
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Global Foamed Plastic Insulation
Global Foamed Plastic Insulation Through 2026, global demand for foamed plastic insulation is forecast to increase 3.3% per year to 9.7 million metric tons, valued at $29.1 billion. Gains will primarily be driven by: increasing nonresidential building construction, notably in the Asia/Pacific region ... Read More
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Global Countertops
Global Countertops Global demand for countertops is forecast to increase an average of 4.3% per year to 711 million square meters in 2027, valued at $54.6 billion. Market advances will be supported by rising installations of countertops in both residential and nonresidential applications, as counter ... Read More
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US Low-Slope Roofing
US Low-Slope Roofing US demand for low-slope roofing is forecast to decline nearly 1.0% per year from a high 2021 base to 78 million squares in 2026. Gains will be restrained by the elevated levels of reroofing activity in 2020 and 2021 that resulted from several severe weather events and building r ... Read More
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US Plastic Film
Plastic Film US demand for plastic film is expected to rise 1.3% yearly to 18.7 billion pounds, valued at $32.5 billion, in 2026. Gains will be driven by: continued recovery in manufacturing activity following declines in 2019 and 2020, the latter due to the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing gains in e-comm ... Read More
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US Roofing
Roofing US demand for roofing is forecast to decline slightly from a high 2021 base to 279.3 million squares in 2026. Real gains will be restrained by the significant levels of roofing demand in 2020 and 2021 due to a rise in new housing construction, a surge in home renovations, and several severe ... Read More
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US Converted Flexible Packaging
Converted Flexible Packaging Demand for converted flexible packaging is forecast to increase 3.0% annually to $30.6 billion in 2026. Flexible packaging continues to take share from rigid types due to its lower material usage, lower cost, and lighter weight, as well as increasing penetration into new ... Read More
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Global Bulk Packaging
Global Bulk Packaging Global demand for bulk packaging is forecast to rise 3.1% yearly to $75.7 billion in 2026, driven by rising manufacturing activity in many key bulk packaging markets, including chemicals, food and beverages, and durable goods. Price inflation, which elevated 2021 value demand, ... Read More
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US Plastic Pipe
Plastic Pipe This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $17.0 billion US plastic pipe industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by resin (PVC, HDPE, PEX, fiberglass, CPVC, ABS, other plastic) and market (structural and mechanical, potable water ... Read More
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Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe
Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $7.0 billion US storm and sanitary sewer pipe industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by material (steel, plastic, copper, concrete, ductile iron, aluminum, clay, other no ... Read More
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US Sustainability in Packaging
Sustainability in Packaging The impact of public and private sustainability efforts continues to grow in the US packaging industry. Driven by rising concern about the environmental effects of packaging production, use, and disposal, these efforts are driving a shift in product mix toward packaging t ... Read More
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US Pipe Products & Markets
Pipe Products & Markets Through 2026, demand for pipe products in the US is forecast to increase 2.2% per year to $57.9 billion, equivalent to 12.9 billion linear feet. Growth in value terms is projected to decelerate significantly due mostly to the expectation that average prices of plastic and ... Read More
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Global Construction Silicones
Global Construction Silicones Global demand for construction silicones is projected to increase 4.3% per year to 639,000 metric tons in 2025, with a value of $4.7 billion. Gains will be driven an acceleration of construction activity, including the mature markets of North America and Western Europe, ... Read More
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Global Silicone Fluids
Global Silicone Fluids Global demand for silicone fluids is projected to increase 3.5% per year to 1.2 million metric tons in 2025, with a value of $8.7 billion. Gains will be driven by gains in manufacturing and construction activity, as well as rising personal incomes in developing regions support ... Read More
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Global Foamed Plastic Insulation
Global Foamed Plastic Insulation Global demand for foamed plastic insulation is forecast to rise 4.0% per year to 9.1 million metric tons, valued at $29.6 billion, in 2025. Demand will be driven by: a global rebound in construction activity from the low levels experienced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 ... Read More
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US Single-Ply Roofing: Plastic & Rubber Membranes
Single-Ply Roofing: Plastic & Rubber Membranes The market for single-ply roofing membranes in the US is forecast to increase to 1.1% annually to 36.7 million square meters valued at $2.1 billion. Gains will be stronger than for the roofing industry as a whole. Advances will be supported by incre ... Read More
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Sweetener Packaging
Sweetener Packaging Demand for sweetener packaging is expected to fall from a high base in 2020 before gradually returning to growth and is forecast to reach $455 million in 2025. Gains will be supported by the growing popularity of organic and premium sweeteners, which tend to use more expensive pa ... Read More
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