Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Installation Market is Expected to Reach USD 76.1 Billion in 2018: Transparency Market Research

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Combined Heat And Power (CHP) Installation Market by Product (Large-scale CHP, Micro-CHP), by Application (Residential, Commercial & Industrial), Technology (Combined Cycle, Combustion/Gas, Steam, Fuel Cell etc)- Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," global CHP demand was 452.9 GW in 2011 and is expected to reach 1,219.1 GW in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 15.3% from 2012 to 2018. In terms of revenue, the CHP installation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.7% from 2012 to 2018.
CHP fuels estimated and analyzed in this study include natural gas, coal, biomass, and others (wood, oil and process waste heat). Abundant supply of natural gas at competitive prices, a favorable regulatory scenario and increasing application scope are expected to drive CHP systems demand over the next five years. However, CHP installation is a highly capital intensive process carrying significant risk value, which is expected to act as a barrier to market growth in the near future. The interconnection standards between utilities and cogeneration systems vary regionally. This makes it difficult for CHP technology companies to manufacture components and makes cogeneration system installation more complex and costly.
Industrial applications dominated the CHP systems market and accounted for 67.8% of the overall demand in 2011. Commercial applications followed industrial in terms of volume and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.9% from 2012 to 2018.
Key products analyzed and estimated in this study include large and micro & small scale CHPs. Large scale CHP dominated the product market, accounting for 82.5% of the overall installed capacity in 2011. CHP systems are primarily categorized into seven different technologies including combined cycle turbines, gas/combustion turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, waste heat recovery, micro-turbines, and fuel cells. Combined cycle turbine has captured majority of the market and accounted for 52.1% of the overall installed capacity in 2011. Steam and combustion/gas turbine follows combined cycle turbine and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.9% and 16.0% from 2012 to 2018.
In terms of volume, Europe dominated the global market, accounting for over 50% of the overall installed capacity in 2011. CHP demand is expected to rise in Europe due to increasing CHP application scope in industrial, commercial and residential sectors. Europe is followed by Asia Pacific in terms of CHP installations owing to high demand in emerging economies, especially China and India and also in developed economies such as Japan. Asia Pacific CHP installation revenues are expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.7% from 2012 to 2018.
The study also provides extensive geographical analysis of the CHP market, wherein the demand for various applications and end user industries as well as key countries has been forecasted for North America (U.S, Canada and Mexico), Europe(Germany, France, U.K, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands and Poland), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Korea and Taiwan) and Rest of the World. In addition, a detailed analysis of the cause and effect of these applications in a particular region is also provided.
Key market participants profiled in this report include E.ON Group, General Electric Energy, Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas Inc., Siemens Energy, Alstom and Caterpillar.
This report analyzes the global CHP market in terms of installed capacity and overall installation costs, providing detailed trend analysis of the market by geography and technology and comprehensive analysis of companies that are dealing in CHP. 
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Fundus Cameras Market is Expected to Reach USD 358.3 Million Globally in 2018: Transparency Market Research

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Fundus Cameras Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the global fundus cameras market was valued at USD 236.1 million in 2011 and is estimated to reach a market worth USD 358.3 millionin 2018 at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2012 to 2018.
Fundus cameras market growth in recent years has been mainly driven by rise in incidence of ophthalmic diseases of old age group and new born. Old age retinal disorders such as acute macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma and diabetic retinopathies are expected to have a high prevalence owing to the growing old age population and chronic diseases leading to fundus damage. At the same time there has been a rise in premature births which has resulted to retinopathies of prematurity (ROP) which includes symptoms such as retinal hemorrhages, macular hemorrhage, FEVR (Familial Exudative Vitreo Retinopathy) and retinoblastoma of newborn.
The fundus cameras are commercially available as mydriatic, non-mydriatic, hybrid, hand-held fundus cameras and ROP cameras. Hybrid cameras accounted for the largest share of the market in terms of revenue in 2011, whereas the non-mydriatic fundus cameras are anticipated to have a staggering growth at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2012 to 2018. Hand-held fundus cameras are expected to have a healthy growth especially in emerging countries owing to its easy-to-use, portable and low prices. The mydriatic fluorescent angiography cameras have been useful for the physicians for in-depth understanding of the retinal vasculature. This market was valued to be USD 19.4 million in year 2011 and is expected to have a steady growth in the coming years.  
Technological enhancements have steamed the growth of the market with the use of software and development of digital fundus cameras. These cameras provide better images and assist in better and early diagnosis to the physicians, helping prevention of vision loss of patients.
The North American region accounted for the largest market in 2011. However, healthcare cost containment issues and frugal economic situation in this region is expected to have steady growth, in near future.
The Euro crisis is anticipated to have long lasting impact on the European economy to recover and hence has marred the overall growth of the fundus camera market here. The emerging countries namely, India, China, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentinaare expected to have sturdy growth during the forecast period owing to the large patient pool of retinal disorders and rise in the disposable income.
The industry is highly consolidated with a few major players namely Topcon, Canon, Carl Zeiss , Kowa, Nidek and others.
  • Fundus Camera Market, by Types
    Mydriatic Retinal Camera
  • Fundus Camera Market, by Types, By Geography
    Mydriatic Retinal Camera
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Thursday, 4 April 2013

Automotive Plastics Market Is Expected to Reach USD 32.9 Billion Globally by 2018: Transparency Market Research

Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled "Automotive Plastics Market by Product (ABS, PP, PU, PVC, PE, PC, PMMA, PA), by Application (Power Trains, Under the Hood, Electrical Components, Chassis, Furnishing), Bio-based Opportunity (PLA, PHA, PCL, PBS) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," which observes that the demand for automotive plastics which was reported at USD 15.1 billion in 2012 is expected to be worth USD 32.9 billion by the end of 2018. Asia Pacific had garnered the highest revenue share in the global automotive plastics market in the year 2012.
Growing automotive demand, especially from developing markets, coupled with a strong trend to reduce vehicle weight is expected to drive automotive plastic demand in the near future. The instruments and technology used in designing and manufacture of automotive plastics in their various application segments are extremely cost intensive and this is one of the main drawbacks as it discourages new players from entering the fray. Raw materials for automotive plastics are majorly sourced from petroleum products and this has a direct impact on the price of finished products as the raw material prices are volatile and subject to the variation in crude oil prices.
The automotive plastics market was dominated by Asia Pacific, which accounted for more than 50% of the total consumption by volume in the year 2011. This growth is primarily driven by the huge demand for automobiles in the rapidly developing economies within the region. Combined with improved design capability and the enormous reduction in weight and emissions, plastics have become one of the most important and indispensable materials in automotives and are expected to enjoy this market superiority in the coming years.
Polypropylene (PP) has been the most widely used plastic in automobiles in recent years and is expected to hold sway for the entirety of the forecast period till 2018. Polyurethane (PU), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE) are the other major plastic materials that have been in great demand in automobile manufacturing. Polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyamides (PA) such as nylons and other plastics including polyoxymethylene (POM) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are also in great demand in the various automotive applications.
Electrical components and interior and exterior furnishings were the major application areas for automotive plastics and in 2011 accounted for almost 70% of the automotive plastics market. Research and development is currently ongoing to develop newer and better products for use in power trains, under the hood applications and chassis. These market segments are rising rapidly and are expected to show healthy growth during the forecast period. Along with traditional plastics, the relatively new and upcoming biodegradable plastics market has also gained popularity in the automotive industry. Starch-based and polylactic acid-based biodegradable plastics were the most commonly used materials in the manufacture of automotive parts in 2011 and they are expected to gain market share by 2018.
Some of the major manufacturers of automotive plastics include BASF SE, Delphi Automotive PLC, Ascend Performance Materials, AkzoNobel N.V., Evonik Industries, Johnson Control Inc., Magna International Inc., Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Solvay Plastics and others.
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Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Global Biopsy Devices Market is Expected to Reach USD 2.1 Billion Globally in 2018: Transparency Market Research

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Biopsy Devices Market (Disposable & Reusable Needles, Hot & Cold Forceps, Needle-based Biopsy Guns, VAB, CNB, FNAB Devices, Guidance Systems) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," in 2011, the global biopsy devices market was valued at USD 1.3 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2012 to 2018, to reach an estimated value of USD 2.1 billion in 2018.
The market is driven mainly by rising worldwide cancer incidence, increasing preference for minimally invasive procedures and growing awareness regarding frequent screenings. People are more aware regarding development of cancer and its early diagnosis, thereby opting for regular screenings and check-ups. The demand for disposable devices and needles is on the rise, as patients are now highly conscious about issues such as transmission of infectious diseases. Cancer being a fatal disease if not diagnosed early, patients do not hesitate to opt for expensive surgeries. All these factors are expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period 2012 to 2018.
Needle-based guns are identified as the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 8%. Within this segment, preference for vacuum-assisted biopsy devices is higher due to its high efficiency and minimally invasive nature. The biopsy guidance systems segment accounted for the largest market share in 2011; the market for these devices was valued at USD 607.5 million. This segment is expected to continue to lead the market till 2018, in terms of revenue.
Geographically, North America accounted for the largest share in this market in 2011. This is mainly due to the large patient population, availability of advanced medical technologies and strong presence of leading market players. However, with a healthy CAGR of 10.5%, Asia is expected to emerge as the fastest growing regional market on account of the rapidly growing overall population as well as aging population, increasing incidence of cancer, rising disposable incomes of patients and growing economies.
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Food Additives Market Is Expected to Reach USD 36.1 Billion in 2018: Transparency Market Research

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research, "Food Additives Market (Flavors, Sweeteners, Enzymes, Colorants, Emulsifiers, Shelf-Life Stabilizers and Fat Replacers) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the food additives market revenue was 28.2 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach 36.1 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2012 to 2018.
The global food additives market represents a multibillion dollar industry. Increasing demand from key applications including fast foods, packaged foods, baked goods and beverages is expected to drive food additive demand over the next five years. Growing concerns about food safety, shelf-life and nutritional value have also resulted in a surge in demand for natural and nutraceutical additives for food and beverages.
Europe dominated the food additives demand, accounting for over 32% of global consumption in 2011. Asia Pacific, owing to surging demand from India, China and South Korea, is expected to be the fastest growing market for food additives, with an estimated CAGR of 5% from 2012 to 2018. Increasing demand for convenience foods, growing economy, improving trade scenario and increasing foreign-local joint ventures are the factors driving the growth of the Asia Pacific market. The North America food additive demand is expected to cross USD 9.1 billion by 2018.
Flavors and enhancers, due to their ethnic taste, smell, and indulgence, represent the largest product segment in the market with demand expected to cross USD 12 billion by 2018. Significant growth opportunities in the food additives market exist in the segments of enzymes, fat replacers and shelf life stabilizers. Companies such as Givaudan, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), BASF, and Danisco are some of the key participants in the food additives market.
This research estimates and analyzes the performance of food additives in the global scenario, providing detailed trend analysis of the market. It includes demand by geography and by product types. It also provides comprehensive analysis of the companies that are active in the market. The report presents a detailed assessment of the strategies followed by different stakeholders by segmenting the food additives market as below:
  • Global food additives market, by product type
    • Flavors & Enhancers
    • Sweeteners
    • Enzymes
    • Colorants
    • Emulsifiers
    • Shelf-life stabilizers
    • Fat Replacers
  • Global food additives market, by geography
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Rest of the World (RoW)
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Household Induction Cook-tops (Hobs) Market is Expected to Reach USD 5.2 Billion Globally by 2018: Transparency Market Research


According to a new market report "Household Induction Cook-tops (Hobs)Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," published by Transparency Market Research, the global household induction cook-tops market is estimated to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2018. The market is driven by faster adoption of induction cook-tops in Europe and Asia Pacific due to rising fuel prices and growing awareness about environment protection. These two regional markets collectively accounted for more than 50% of the global household induction cook-tops revenue in 2012.
The global household cooking appliances market is witnessing growing contribution from the induction cook-tops product segment, which is the fastest growing product market among the different types of cook-tops. The cook-tops market alone was estimated to account for nearly half the share of the global household cooking appliances market, with induction cook-tops taking up 14.2% of the market share of the global cook-tops market in 2012.
Induction cook-tops, which is currently considered as a high end consumer product, is gradually finding growing acceptance among consumers. Some of the key market drivers for the induction cook-tops market include growing disposable income, rising fuel cost for conventional cook-tops (gas, electricity, and others), growing trend of modular kitchens in new houses, preference for a comfortable work environment in the kitchen, and improved heat control with induction cooking.
Geographically, Europe is the biggest market for induction cook-tops, and accounted for more than one third of the global induction cook-tops revenue in 2011. However, leading players from the white goods industry are quickly moving to the Asia Pacific region to exploit the fast growth and lower competition. In addition, stiff competition from domestic manufacturers and high concentration of global manufacturers in Europe is also driving leading players to look for opportunities in the Asia Pacificmarket.
Some of the frontline players in the European market include Miele & Cie. KG, Smeg, Sub-Zero Wolf, AB Electrolux, Stoves & Co., among others. On the other hand Philips Electronics, Panasonic, and Whirlpool enjoy higher brand penetration in the Asia Pacific region. Product innovation is observed as the key strategy followed by industry leaders, who are introducing cook-tops with multiple hot surfaces, advanced auto cook features, and more trendy designs.
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Monday, 1 April 2013

Pharmacy Automation Systems Market is Expected to Reach USD 7.8 Billion by 2018: Transparency Market Research


According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Pharmacy Automation Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the pharmacy automation systems market was valued at USD 4.7 billion in 2011 globally and is expected to grow to USD 7.8 billion by 2018, at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2012 to 2018. Automated technologies in pharmacy operations results in fewer medication errors, reduced medication cost, faster delivery time and enhanced control over pharmacy inventory. These benefits are expected to drive growth throughout the forecast period. In addition, market growth is expected to accelerate due to increasing cost pressure on healthcare providers from mounting regulatory guidelines, rising number of dosage prescriptions and reducing medical reimbursements.
In 2011, the automated medication dispensing systems segment held the largest share in the global pharmacy automation systems market accounting for 48.3% and valued at USD 2.3 billion. The segment is expected to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2012 to 2018. Shifting trend from centralized to decentralized or hybrid hospital pharmacy in large sized hospitals to improve the medication distribution process and patient safety is accelerating the demand for these systems. However, reluctance to accept these systems is seen in emerging markets due to its high deployment cost.
The majority of revenue is generated through hospital pharmacies particularly from large sized hospitals with more than 400 beds. Low budget restrains the expenditure of small and mid-sized hospitals to invest in expensive systems. Nevertheless, increasing investment is seen from these hospitals and pharmacists in affordable technologies such as tablet counters and compounding machines. The market is foreseeing considerable expansion due to growth in retail pharmacies and drug store chains in emerging countries with the introduction of FDI in these regions.
The pharmacy automation systems market is currently dominated by North America which accounts for more than half of the global market share, where stringent regulations have increased the adoption of automated systems in hospitals and pharmacies. Although "Rest of the World" region currently holds a small share of the market, it is expected to grow at the fastest rate due to increasing awareness of these technologies and increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure by hospitals and retail pharmacists particularly in Middle-East.
The industry comprises of several established players as well as emerging players specialized in different technologies and solutions. CareFusion Corp is currently dominating the global pharmacy automation systems market. Kirby Lester is the most prominent provider of automated tablet counter systems. Some other key players in the overall pharmacy automation systems market include Omnicell Inc, AmerisourceBergen Corp, McKesson Corp, ScriptPro, Health-Robotics S.R.L and Swisslog Holding Ltd.
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