Market Overview 1,3-Propanediol is a three-carbon diol that serves as a versatile intermediate in various industrial applications. Traditionally, it was synthesized via petrochemical pathways, but recent years have seen a marked shift toward bio-based PDO, produced through the fermentation of renewable feedstocks such as corn sugar or glycerol using microbial processes. The global 1,3...

1,4 Butanediol Industry The global 1,4 butanediol market size is expected to reach USD 13,407.6 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2030, as per the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth of 1,4 butanediol (BDO) is attributed to its increasing consumption in the production of fibers, plastics, and solvents. The product is also being...

The global plastic resin market size is expected to reach USD 1.07 trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is projected to expand at a 4.5% CAGR over the forecast period.  The increasing consumption of plastic resins in construction, automotive, electrical, and electronics applications is boosting the market growth. Government intervention to...

The global post-consumer recycled plastics market size is expected to reach USD 21.64 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing environmental concerns, growing urbanization, industrialization, and rising concerns to reduce the carbon footprint in the manufacturing of plastic resin are expected to...

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The global antimicrobial plastic market size is expected to reach USD 73.7 billion by 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2022 to 2030. The growing demand for products from packaging, health care, consumer products, and some other industries is expected to drive the market. Moreover, the growing complex...

The global antimicrobial plastic market size was valued at 37.87 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% from 2022 to 2030. Antimicrobial plastic is a synthetic polymeric material containing an integrated active ingredient (antimicrobial additive) that makes it effective against the growth of microbes such as algae, fungi, and mold. These...

Antimony trioxide (Sb₂O₃) is a white crystalline powder that is the most commercially significant compound of antimony. It is primarily used as a flame retardant in various materials, including plastics, textiles, and coatings. This compound is produced by roasting antimony ores or by oxidizing antimony metal. Antimony trioxide has a high melting point of 656°C and a boiling point of...

The global battery packaging market size was estimated at USD 29.88 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 12.10% from 2024 to 2030. The growing adoption of electric vehicles due to environmental concerns and government regulations is driving the demand for battery packs, which in turn is triggering the demand for specialized battery packaging to ensure safety,...