The world oilfield equipment market is projected to increase 2.9 percent per year through 2012 to $85 billion. This will represent a drastic deceleration from the 2002-2007 pace, when persistently high global oil and gas prices and rapid economi ...

World demand for cement and concrete additives will rise 6.0 percent per year to $16.2 billion in 2012.

Demand for plumbing products in China is projected to increase 9.9 percent per annum through 2012 to 121 billion yuan, outpacing growth in most other parts of the world. In fact, China is expected to account for over one-half of the increase in ...

Following a period of sensational growth powered by record high energy prices and fervent oilfield activity, the market for oilfield chemicals is expected to return to a period of relative normalcy. Demand is projected to increase 5.7 percent an ...

US demand for beverage containers is projected to increase 2.4 percent per annum to 272 billion units in 2012, or nearly 42 billion gallons of packaged beverage production.

Demand for cups and lids is projected to expand 4.3 percent per year to $7.8 billion in 2012. Gains will be driven by continued, albeit decelerated, growth in consumer spending and a favorable outlook for foodservice revenues.

Natural polymer demand is expected to grow 7.1 percent annually to $4.0 billion in 2012, or 1.75 billion pounds. Best opportunities are anticipated in packaging areas as a result of the increased availability and cost competitiveness of novel pol ...

US demand for windows and doors is forecast to rise 2.8 percent annually to $40 billion in 2012, a deceleration from the 2002-2007 pace. Demand gains will be restrained by a subdued outlook for residential construction, which constitutes the lar ...

Demand for metal powders is expected to remain steady in value terms at about $3.5 billion in 2012, as prices for many of these materials are expected to decline from elevated 2007 levels.

Through 2012, the US market for gaskets and seals is expected to expand 2.7 percent per year (including price increases) to $8.8 billion, roughly in line with sales performance during the 2002-2007 period.

US demand for biochip products and services is forecast to increase almost ten percent per year to $2.5 billion in 2012. Biochips (or microarrays) will account for $1 billion of this amount, with the remaining $1.5 billion divided among related ...

World demand for commercial refrigeration equipment is projected to rise 4.6 percent per year (including price increases) through 2012 to $29.3 billion, with developing nations expected to register the strongest gains.

Demand for consumer water purification and air cleaning systems is projected to increase 4.4 percent per year to $1.5 billion in 2012. Gains will be driven by consumer concerns about the quality of the air and water in the home, and greater awar ...

Demand for large diameter pipe in China is expected to increase 9.0 percent annually to 87.7 million meters in 2012, valued at 87.8 billion yuan.

World catalyst demand will expand at a 6.0 percent annual pace to $16.3 billion in 2012, with volume demand growing at a 2.0 percent annual pace to 5.3 million metric tons. Growth will be strong across all market segments as high energy prices h ...

Demand for cosmeceutical products is expected to increase 7.4 percent per annum to $8.2 billion in 2012, driven by an aging populace seeking to maintain the appearance of youth in an image-conscious society.

Global demand for plastics processing machinery is forecast to climb 4.7 percent annually through 2012 to almost $25 billion. Product sales will be spurred by ongoing economic growth and rising personal income levels, resulting in increased plas ...

Global demand for water disinfection products is projected to increase 7.4 percent annually to $7.4 billion in 2012. Overall, growth will be fastest in China, India and other developing countries, especially those with large industrial sectors.

US demand for fencing is forecast to expand approximately two percent per annum to 935 million linear feet in 2012.

Worldwide primary and secondary battery demand will increase 4.8 percent annually to almost $90 billion in 2012. China will record the largest gains of any national market and will account for more than half of the total global increase in batte ...