Phase Transfer Catalyst Market Industry Key Revenue Pockets - 2020

The global phase transfer catalyst market is estimated to be USD 960 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 1,232 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.1%. This growth is mainly attributed to the high demand from the pharmaceutical and agrochemical end-use industries for green chemistry compounds for chemical synthesis. 

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A phase transfer catalyst is a heterogeneous positive catalyst that facilitates reaction between 2 substances located in different immiscible phases. It accelerates the rate of reaction and helps in solubilizing salts into organic phases. The phase transfer catalyst is used for the chemical synthesis of organics, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and chemicals, among others. It is majorly used to migrate ionic reactants as these are insoluble in organic phases. The phase transfer catalyst market size is estimated to grow from USD 960 million in 2018 to USD 1,232 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.1%. The major factors driving the phase transfer catalyst market include rising demand and adoption of green chemistry in organic synthesis. However, technological advancements in chemical synthesis for the reduction of catalyst consumption is a major challenge for the phase transfer catalyst market.

The phase transfer catalyst market has been segmented on the basis of type into ammonium salts, phosphonium salts, and others that include crown ethers and cryptands. Among these, the ammonium salts segment is expected to register the highest growth during the forecast period. There is a high demand for tetra butyl ammonium bromide, tetrabutylammonium hydrogen sulfate, tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate, and tetrabutylammonium chloride, among others, which are easily available and inexpensive in comparison to other phase transfer catalysts. In addition, growing demand for inexpensive phase transfer catalysts from emerging regions, such as Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa is expected to drive the growth of the ammonium salts segment in the phase transfer catalyst market during the forecast period.

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Based on end-use industry, pharmaceutical is expected to be the fastest-growing end-use industry in the phase transfer catalyst market during the forecast period. The pharmaceutical industry is the chief consumer of phase transfer catalysts, owing to the high demand for sustainable chemicals in applications, such as the formulation of drugs or derivative compounds, synthesis of drugs, and active pharmaceutical ingredients, among others. The pharmaceutical end-use industry is expected to witness rapid growth in the Asia Pacific, North America, and European regions owing to increasing populations and lifestyle diseases. All these factors are leading to the growth of the pharmaceutical end-use industry in the phase transfer catalyst market during the forecast period. 

The Asia Pacific phase transfer catalyst market is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period due to the high demand for inexpensive heterogeneous catalysts to increase the velocity of reactions for applications in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical end-use industries. The phase transfer catalyst market in the Asia Pacific is driven by demand from countries, such as China, Japan, India, Australia, and South Korea owing to rapid economic development and growth in industrialization.

Companies manufacturing phase transfer catalysts majorly focus on the production of ammonium salts majorly for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and chemical products. Therefore, these companies foresee opportunities in tapping new application areas in industries, such as textiles, chemicals, and cosmetics, among others. Furthermore, companies can expand their businesses in emerging markets across the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. The Asia Pacific is a very lucrative market for phase transfer catalysts due to the high demand from emerging economies, such as India, China, Australia, and South Korea. These emerging countries are hubs for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Paint Protection Films Market Industry Leaders & Key Revenue Pockets - 2020

In terms of value, the global paint protection films market size is estimated to be USD 242 million in 2019 and projected to reach USD 341 million by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2019 to 2024. Increasing sales of luxury cars globally, coupled with the rising consumption of thermoplastic polyurethane material is expected to drive the growth of paint protection films industry during the forecast period. 

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Major companies operating in the paint protection films market include 3M Company (US), XPEL, Inc. (US), Eastman Performance Films, LLC (US), and Hexis S.A. (France), among others. Moreover, these companies hold a potential market share.

Xpel, Inc. (US) is one of the leading players in the paint protection films market, which has been adopting inorganic strategies to sustain in their market position. For instance, in November 2018, XPEL, Inc. acquired Apogee Corporation, a Taiwan-based distributor of automotive paint protection and window film. Through this acquisition, XPEL was able to sell directly to its customers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau and provide enhanced local support for all customers throughout Asia. Moreover, in April 2017, XPEL, Inc. acquired Stratashield LLC, a provider of installation services for automotive paint protection and window film in Dallas, TX. This acquisition helped XPEL in extending its reach in the growing local market by promoting the execution of customer-centric strategy.

Eastman Chemical Company (US) is another major company in the paint protection films market. It has been adopting organic and inorganic strategies to sustain its position in the paint protection films market. For instance, in March 2019, Eastman Chemical Company, through its subsidiary Eastman Performance Films, LLC invested in a leading-edge 3D scanning technology for patterns of paint protection films. This investment is intended to transform the process of pattern development of films with increasing level of accuracy and speed. Moreover, in March 2019, Eastman Performance Films, LLC introduced a new high impact resistant film, which is added to its paint protection film portfolio under the LLumar® and SunTek® brands. This new offering is approximately 50% thicker and provides stronger protection for heavy impact areas as compared with LLumar and SunTek standard PPF. This product will cater to the US and Canadian markets by late spring 2019.s

The paint protection films market size is estimated to be USD 242 million in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 341 million by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2019 to 2024. Increasing consumption of thermoplastic consumption, coupled with rising sales of luxury cars, is expected to drive the growth of paint protection films market during the forecast period. Moreover, China being one of the largest producer & consumer of thermoplastic polyurethane material, creates a scope for sustainable growth of paint protection films.

Based on material, the market has been classified into thermoplastic polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and others. In terms of value, thermoplastic polyurethane accounted for the largest share of the paint protection films market. This growth is on account of its self-healing properties and increasing consumer spending for the protection of painted surfaces of vehicles.

Based on the end-use industry, the paint protection films market has been classified into automotive, electronics, construction, and others. In terms of value, the automotive sector accounted for the largest share in 2018 and is expected to grow briskly during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed towards cautiousness for maintenance of showroom finish of the vehicles, increasing resale value, and low effect of automotive industry slowdown to luxury cars sales throughout the globe.

Based on geography, the paint protection films market is segregated into five regions, namely North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South Africa. In terms of value, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in the paint protection films market in 2018. This growth is attributed towards increasing sales of luxury cars in the Asia Pacific region coupled with China being the major producer and consumer of thermoplastic polyurethane material which is the major base material for manufacturing paint protection films. 

Lubricants Market Industry Leaders & New Revenue Pockets by 2025

The global lubricants market size is projected to reach USD 182.6 billion by 2025 from USD 157.6 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 3.0%, in terms of value during the forecast period. The anticipated growth in emerging economies post COVID-19 are expected to help the lubricant demand growth. The demand for lubricants in countries such as China, India, Japan, Russia, ASEAN, and South Korea from both the transport and the industrial sector is expected to fuel the growth of lubricants market in the region.

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The lubricants market is evolving, with major players playing a crucial role in the development of new and advanced products. Royal Dutch Shell plc (Netherlands), ExxonMobil Corporation (U.S.), BP P.L.C. (U.K.), and Total S.A. (France) are the major players in this market.

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (Netherlands) is focused on expansions, new product launches, and agreements to meet the growing demand in the lubricants market. In May  2019, the company opened its first lubricant laboratory in India. The laboratory will serve as a service provider for the increasing demand for innovative lubricant products both in automotive and industrial segments. In May 2019, the company launched e-fluids for electric vehicles. The products include e-transmission fluids, e-thermal fluids, and e-greases, which will help improve the performance of EVs and other battery-operated vehicles. In May 2018, Shell Lubricants and Aggreko renewed their supply contract, which helped Shell become the largest lubricant supplier to Aggreko in Russia, APAC, and Americas. The expansion helped the company to meet the growing demand for lubricants.

ExxonMobil (US) is focused on new product launches and expansions to meet the growing demand for lubricants. In June 2019, the company completed the expansion plans of its Singapore refinery. The facility will strengthen the supply for group II EHC base oil, which is used for manufacturing premium grade lubricants. In January 2019, the company launched and commercialized EHC50 and EHC120 grade products from its Rotterdam Refinery. This will help the company to improve its market position in the group II oil-based lubricant market, as the company manufactures base oil as well as finished products. In December 2018, the company completed the expansion of its Rotterdam refinery, which saw an increase in the production of Group II base oil for lubricants. This has helped the company to become the world’s largest producer of group I and group II base oils. ExxonMobil is also focusing on renewable power generation to expand its lubricant offerings.

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BP PLC (UK) focuses on expansions and new product launches to strengthen its market position in the lubricants market. In December 2019, the company introduced its Castrol Edge Bio-synthetic into China. This is a synthetic base engine oil containing 25% plant-based base oil. This will help BP to strengthen its market position in the premium synthetic lubricants market in Asia Pacific. In January 2018, the company launched a new product called Castrol GTX ECO, which is manufactured from 50% re-refined base oil. This has helped the company to fulfill its sustainable development targets as well as diversified its portfolio.  In December 2017, BP planned the largest new lubricant plant in China. It was BP’s third lubricant blending plant in China and, with an investment of around RMB1.5 billion (USD 230 million), representing BP’s single largest blending plant investment worldwide. The expansion helped the company to expand its product offerings.

Total S.A.(France) focuses on new product launch and expansions to strengthen its market position in the global lubricants market. In January 2019, the company launched a new PFPE-based PTFE Grease STATERMIC X400 for all textile applications, where the conventional mineral or synthetic greases are not satisfactory. In October 2018, the company inaugurated its new state-of-the-art lubricant oil blending plant, located in the Kaluga region of the Russian Federation. The plant has been designed to produce initially 40,000 tons of lubricants per year, with a scale-up option to bring this capacity up to 70,000 tons per year. With the launch of this plant, the company plans to become one of the top leaders in the segment of premium automotive and industrial  lubricants in the Russian market and a significant player among competitors established locally. This will help the company in diversifying its product portfolio. 

The global lubricants market size is projected to reach USD 182.6 billion by 2025 from USD 157.6 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 3.0% between 2020 and 2025. Lubricants are defined as various compounds like fluids, oils, and greases. Lubrication is an essential process for numerous industries as it helps to reduce the friction between moving parts or surfaces to enhance the efficiency of machines. 

Lubricants are manufactured using base oil, which is categorized as mineral oil, synthetic oil, and bio-based oil. Mineral oil and synthetic oil are sourced from petroleum crude, whereas bio-based oils are sourced from vegetable oil. The primary factor that is driving the global lubricants market is massive industrialization in the developing parts of the world, the increasing disposable income, and rapid urbanization in emerging countries.

Based on base oil, the market is segmented into mineral oil, synthetic oil, and bio-based oil. Synthetic oils are expected to witness the highest growth between 2020 and 2025. Synthetic-oil based lubricants can be customized according to the requirement so that it can have a controlled molecular structure with predictable properties. Furthermore, they have superior properties than mineral oil-based lubricants.

Based on product type, the lubricants market is segmented into engine oil, hydraulic fluid, metalworking fluid, gear oil, compressor oil, grease, turbine oil, and others. Metalworking fluid is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in terms of both volume and value, from 2020 to 2025. These fluids are crucial to the iron and steel industry, along with various metal-bound industries. These fluids help in the reduction of heat, provide lubrication, and remove small metal chips during cutting and grinding of metal pieces. The growing number of end-use industries of metalworking fluid is expected to drive its demand in the coming years, which is consequently expected to fuel the growth of the lubricant market.

Based on the application, the lubricants market is segmented into transportation and industrial lubricants. Industrial lubricant is expected to be the fastest-growing segment from 2020 to 2025. The industrial lubricant market will be driven by the growth of the construction, mining, manufacturing, and power generation sectors. Power generation is one of the major consumers of lubricants and is also expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. The commercial vehicle segment is expected to drive the transportation segment in the lubricant market.

APAC is estimated to be the largest market for lubricants during the forecast period, in terms of value and volume. Improved lifestyle due to increasing income, growing population, and growth of the industrial sector in China, India, and ASEAN is projected to propel the growth of the lubricants industry in the region. The presence of major manufacturers, such as Petrochina Company Limited (China), Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. (Japan), Sinopec Limited  (China), and JXTG Group (Japan), is expected to further fuel the lubricants market growth in APAC.

Royal Dutch Shell (Netherlands), ExxonMobil (U.S.), BP PLC (U.K.), Chevron Corporation (U.S.), Total S.A. (France), Petrochina Company Limited (China), Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. (Japan), Sinopec Limited  (China), Fuchs Petrolub AG (Germany), Valvoline (U.S.), Lukoil (Russia), Petronas (Malaysia) and Gazprom Neft (Russia) are the leading players in the  lubricants market. These players have a strong foothold in the global lubricants market as well as a strong distribution network across the globe.