Chemicals Industry and Global Demand Rebounds
in 2010, Says Plunkett Research
August 10, 2010 04:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time
HOUSTON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research
and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings and Plastics Industry Almanac, 2011 edition,
which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the chemicals, coatings and plastics industry.
According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “Global demand for chemicals and plastics is
rebounding. Both basic chemicals and specialty chemicals sectors look better as of mid-2010.”
Major trends affecting theChemicals Industry analyzed in Plunkett’s report include:
l Global demand for plastics begins to rebound.
l China’s plastics import market improves. - Domestic production picks up.
l India’s plastics and chemicals sectors evolve.
l Chemical plants on the decline in North America, but new plants are rising in the Middle East and China.
l New refineries may create surplus capacity.
l Bio-plastics become a reality. - Plastic packaging made from corn and soy.
l Nanochemicals hold promise for advanced coatings and specialty chemicals.
“Plastics markets in the U.S. and EU remain challenged,” says Jack Plunkett. “The fact that automobile production
remains low and there is low demand for the plastics used in building materials such as pipe and windows is hurting
revenues.”
A complete report with detailed industry trends and statistics analysis is provided in Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings
and Plastics Industry Almanac, 2011 edition. This outstanding reference book contains an informative industry
overview, industry analysis, market research, thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry
associations and industry sites, as well as statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes – all in one
value-priced, easy-to-use package.
A complimentary video of Plunkett discussing these trends is now availab