Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Trends & Statistics 2014 (Summary)

PLUNKETT'S CHEMICALS, COATINGS & PLASTICS INDUSTRY TRENDS & STATISTICS 2014
Key Features:
-Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
-Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
-Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry
Pages: 46
Statistical Tables Provided: 13
Geographic Focus: Global
A condensed market research report excerpted from Plunkett?s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac 2014, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and vital statistical tables. You will gain significant insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.
-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?
Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:
Major Trends Affecting the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
1)Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings and 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/China is a Major Chemicals Import Market
5)Petrochemicals Plant Construction in the Middle East Slows
6)India's Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants
7)New Display Technologies with PLEDs
8)New Refineries and Petrochemicals Plants Add to Capacity/Take Advantage of Cheap Natural Gas on the Gulf Coast
9)Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
10)Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform
11)Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
12)Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
13)Nanochemicals Hold Promise for Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
14)Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
15)Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
16)Packaging and Consumer Products Forge Ahead for Sustainability/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Improve Packaging Sustainability
17)Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics
1)Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Overview
2)U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2007-1st Quarter 2013
3)U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2007-1st Quarter 2013
4)U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2007-1st Quarter 2013
5)U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2007-1st Quarter 2013
6)U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2007-1st Quarter 2013
7)U.S. Exports & Imports of Explosives & Pyrotechnic Products: 2007-1st Quarter 2013
8)U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2007-1st Quarter 2013
9)U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2007-1st Quarter 2013
10)Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2011
11)Shipments in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2011
12)Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2006-2012
13)Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2012