PLUNKETT'S CHEMICALS, COATINGS & PLASTICS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2025
Key Findings:
A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.
Key Features:
- Business trends analysis
- In-depth industry overview
- Technology trends analysis
- Forecasts
- Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
- In-depth industry statistics and metrics
- Industry employment numbers
Industry Glossary
Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations
Profiles of industry-leading companies
- U.S. and Global Firms
- Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
- Executive Contacts
- Revenues
- For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
- Statistical Tables
- How is the industry evolving?
- How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
- How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
- What is the size of the market now and in the future?
- What are the financial results of the leading companies?
- What are the names and titles of top executives?
- What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
1. Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
2. Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs
3. Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term
4. China’s Plastics Market to Grow Long-Term/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market
5. Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
6. India’s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants
7. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
8. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S.
9. Breakthroughs in Plastic Recycling
10. Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
11. Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry
12. Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
13. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
14. Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
15. Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
16. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expired
17. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
18. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
19. HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials
20. The Future of the Global Chemicals Industry, Driven by Specialty Needs and a Growing Middle Class
Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics
1. Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2018-2023
3. U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2018-2023
4. U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2018-2023
5. U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2018-2023
6. U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2018-2023
7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2018-2023
8. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2018-2023
9. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2017-2022
10. Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2016-May 2023
11. Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2023
12. Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1991-2023
13. Top World Oil Producers: 2023
14. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2023
15. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2024
- Introduction
- How To Use This Book
- Chapter 1: Major Trends in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
- 1) Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
- 2) Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs
- 3) Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term
- 4) China’s Plastics Market to Grow Long-Term/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market
- 5) Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
- 6) India’s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants
- 7) New Display Technologies with PLEDs
- 8) Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S.
- 9) Breakthroughs in Plastic Recycling
- 10) Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
- 11) Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry
- 12) Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
- 13) Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
- 14) Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
- 15) Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
- 16) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expired
- 17) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
- 18) Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
- 19) HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials
- 20) The Future of the Global Chemicals Industry, Driven by Specialty Needs and a Growing Middle Class
- Chapter 2: Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics
- Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
- U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2018-2023
- U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2018-2023
- U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2018-2023
- U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2018-2023
- U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2018-2023
- U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2018-2023
- U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2018-2023
- Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2017-2022
- Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2016-May 2023
- Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2023
- Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1991-2023
- Top World Oil Producers: 2023
- Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2023
- Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2024
- Chapter 3: Important Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Contacts
- Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites
- Chapter 4: THE CHEMICALS 400:
- Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
- Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
- Alphabetical Index
- Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State
- Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
- Individual Profiles on each of THE CHEMICALS 400
- Additional Indexes
- Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
- Index of Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
- A Short Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Glossary
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