Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Pain Management Devices Market (Electrical Stimulators, Radiofrequency Ablation, Analgesic Pumps, Neurostimulation Devices) is Expected to Reach USD 5.0 Billion Globally in 2018: Transparency Market Research

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Pain Management Devices Market (Electrical Stimulators, Radiofrequency Ablation, Analgesic Pumps, Neurostimulation Devices) – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 – 2018,” in 2011, the global pain management devices market was valued at USD 2.0 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.1% from 2012 to 2018 to reach a market of USD 5.0 billion by 2018.


Increased sophistication and technological advances have revolutionized the pain management sector. Significant research to understand various pain sensations and their neurotransmission processes has helped in pain reduction to a great extent. Rise in aging population has consequently led to rise in chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer. In addition, serious side-effects caused due to prolonged use of pain management drugs have triggered the growth of the pain management devices market.

Pain management devices comprise a variety of instruments such as electrical stimulators, analgesic pumps, radiofrequency ablation and neurostimulation devices. Robust support from healthcare institutes, universities and hospitals coupled with positive involvement from government bodies has unquestionably assisted in further growth of this sector. Companies in this sector are collaboratively working towards introduction of innovative products which would satisfy the unmet needs of patients. Moreover, limitations like miniaturization, achievement of read out time and cost efficiency are being worked on by all the major players of this market.

Electrical stimulators especially the TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators) are currently the most widely used by patients. The market for electrical stimulators was valued to be USD 208.7 million in year 2011 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from year 2012 to 2018. Although electrical stimulators and analgesic pumps are currently the most commonly used devices, radiofrequency ablation (RF ablation) and neurostimulation devices are anticipated to register high growth rate in the coming years of forecast. The rise in neuropathic diseases such as trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral neuralgia and spinal injuries has encouraged the growth of the neurostimulation devices market, which is slated to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% from 2012 to 2018.

Geographically, the North American region constituted the largest market in year 2011; however, Asia is predicted to foresee the highest growth rate of 21.7% from 2012 to 2018. This growth has been attributed to increase in disease awareness and rising disposable incomes. In addition, the Asian region has been predicted to have the highest incidence rates of cancer and diabetes by 2020, by the World Health Organization. Favorable reimbursement policies and research funding by governments in the region will also provide the required impetus for the growth of the market.

The pain management devices market is predominantly an oligopolistic market and is ruled by players such as Medtronic Inc, St. Jude Medical, Boston Scientific, Kimberly Clark and others.

The global pain management devices market has been segmented as below:

Pain Management Market, By Types
o   Electrical Stimulators
o   TENS
o   Others
o   Analgesic Pumps
o   Intrathecal pumps
o   External pumps
o   Radiofrequency Ablation Devices
o   Neurostimulators
o   Spinal Cord Stimulators (SPS)
o   Sacral Nerve Stimulators (SNS)
o   Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS)
Pain Management Market, By Applications
o   Cancer Pain
o   Neuropathic Pain
o   Facial & Migraine Pain
o   Musculoskeletal Pain
o   Trauma
Pain Management Market, By Geography
o   North America
o   Europe
o   Asia
o   Rest of the World (RoW)

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Monday, 27 January 2014

In Vitro Diagnostics Market is Expected to Reach USD 74.2 Billion Globally in 2018: Transparency Market Research

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “In Vitro Diagnostics Market (Clinical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Diabetes Testing, Blood Testing, Molecular Diagnostics) – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth and Forecast, 2012 – 2018,”market was valued at USD 46.0 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach an estimated value of USD 74.2 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2012 to 2018.


In vitro diagnostics (IVDs) provide valuable information regarding the physiological and/or pathological state of body and therefore are very essential to take well-informed medical decisions. Rising number of patients suffering from infectious and chronic diseases such as sexually transmitted diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and cancer is the most significant growth driver of this market. In addition, factors such as increasing global healthcare expenditure and demand for rapid, minimally invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tools & techniques are driving the market as well.
In 2011, the North America IVD market held the second largest share of the global market at approximately 40%. The Asia-Pacific IVD market is expected to outperform all geographies in terms of growth rate during the forecast period. Presence of large patient pool and rising healthcare expenditure in these regions are responsible for this growth.

The clinical chemistry segment of the market held the largest market share across all major geographic regions such as the U.S., China and India in 2011. However, increase in demand for molecular diagnostics in the IVD market is expected to cut into the market share of clinical chemistry by 2018.

In 2011, Roche Diagnostics (Roche Group) held the largest share in the global in vitro diagnostics market followed by Siemens Healthcare (Siemens AG). Some of the other major companies involved in the development, manufacturing and distribution of in vitro diagnostics are Johnson & Johnson, Beckman Coulter Inc., Becton Dickinson and Company, Gen-Probe Incorporated and Thermo Fisher Scientific Corporation.

The global in vitro diagnostics market is categorized into the following segments:
§  Market by Products
o   U.S.
§  Clinical Chemistry
§  Immunoassay
§  Diabetes Testing
§  Blood Testing
§  Molecular Diagnostics
§  Others (Flow Cytometry, Microbiological Diagnostic Techniques)
o   India
§  Clinical Chemistry
§  Immunoassay
§  Diabetes Testing
§  Blood Testing
§  Molecular Diagnostics
§  Others (Flow Cytometry, Microbiological Diagnostic Techniques)
o   China
§  Clinical Chemistry
§  Immunoassay
§  Diabetes Testing
§  Blood Testing
§  Molecular Diagnostics
§  Others (Flow Cytometry, Microbiological Diagnostic Techniques)
§  Market by Geography
o   North America
o   Europe
o   Asia-Pacific
o   Rest of the World (RoW)

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Sunday, 26 January 2014

Global Industrial Fasteners Market is Expected to Reach USD 94.65 Billion in 2018: Transparency Market Research

According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research “Industrial Fasteners Market (Externally Threaded, Aerospace Grade and Standard) for Automotive OEM, Machinery OEM, MRO and Construction Applications – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018,”the global demand for industrial fasteners was valued at USD 65.50 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach USD 94.65 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2012 to 2018.


Fasteners form a vital part of any structure as they help in joining two or more components together. Economic development in countries such as China, Brazil and India has led to a rise in disposable income of consumers which in turn has resulted in growing demand for automobiles. This factor is expected to be one of the primary reasons driving the growth of the market. In addition, rise in construction and maintenance activities all across the world is expected to be an important factor which will boost the demand for fasteners over the forecast period. However, imposition of high anti-dumping duties by the European Union is expected to hamper growth of the fasteners market. Development of fasteners which are customized for niche application segments such as railways and solar equipment is expected to open opportunities for the growth of the market within the forecast period.

Externally threaded industrial fastener was the largest product segment, accounting for over USD 25 billion in 2011. This product segment is expected to show the fastest growth in the near future on account of rapid industrialization and rising demand for durable goods.

Other OEM segments such as electronic and electrical, fabricated metal products and aerospace equipments were the largest application segments of fasteners and accounted for over 30% of the demand in 2011. However, demand for fasteners is expected to be highest from construction on account of the rising construction and maintenance activities worldwide. The construction application segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 9% from 2012 to 2018. Automotive OEM sector is expected to show above average growth within the forecast period.

Asia Pacific accounted for the highest demand for industrial fasteners in 2012 and is expected to account for over 45% of the market by 2018. The trend is expected to continue over the next six years due to factors such as rapid industrialization and favorable economic conditions, which is expected to boost the demand for durable goods and other manufacturing and development activities.

Key participants in the industrial fasteners market include Alcoa Incorporated, Illinois Tool Works Incorporated, LISI Group, NIFCO and Precision Castparts Corporation among others. The report profiles the above mentioned companies along with a detailed market share analysis.

The report gives a comprehensive view of the industrial fasteners market in terms of revenue. In addition, the report includes demand forecast for each product segment and application in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. The report comprises of the following segments:

Industrial Fasteners Market: Product Segment Analysis,
·         Externally threaded
·         Aerospace grade
·         Standard

Industrial Fasteners Market: Application Analysis,
·         Automotive OEM
·         Machinery OEM
·         MRO
·         Construction
·         Other OEM

The report provides a cross-sectional analysis of all the above product segment and application segments with respect to the following regions:
·         North America
·         Western Europe
·         Asia Pacific
·         Rest of the World

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Saturday, 25 January 2014

Global Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) Market Is Expected To Reach USD 8.2 Billion By 2018: Transparency Market Research

Transparency Market Research has launched a new market report titled “Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) Market for Heavy-Duty Laundry Liquids, Laundry Powders, Light-Duty Dish Washing Liquids, Industrial Cleaners And Household Cleaners - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2012 – 2018, ” according to the report the global LAB market was valued at USD 6.2 billion in 2011 is expected to reach USD 8.2 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2012 to. In terms of volume, the global consumption of LAB is expected to reach 4,043.3 kilo tons by 2018.


The global market for LAB has witnessed slow but steady growth during the past few years due to the increasing demand for industrial and home cleaners. In addition, rising demand from Asia Pacific region is another factor expected to contribute to the growth of this industry. The volatile price of crude oil in the international market has been remained major concern for the LAB manufacturers. Future growth opportunity in this market is expected to stem from expansion of product development and commercialization for niche applications.

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonates (LAS) accounted for 97.9% share of the market in 2011 which is further segmented by its end user industries including heavy-duty laundry liquids, laundry powders, light-duty dish-washing liquids, industrial cleaners, and household cleaners. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2012 to 2018 in terms of revenue. The other segment comprises of niche applications of LAB namely ink solvents, agricultural herbicides, wetting agents, emulsion polymerization, electric cable oil, and the paint industry. The demand for LAB from the other applications is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2012 to 2018 in terms of volume.

Asia Pacific dominated the global LAB market with a market share of 45.3% in 2011, followed by North America and Europe. The Asia Pacific market in terms of revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2012 to 2018. The RoW region is expected to be the fastest growing market for LAB owing to increasing demand for detergents in the Middle East region. The region is expected to have a market share of 20.2% by 2018 in terms of volume.

The market for LAB is highly fragmented with numbers players accounting for similar market share. Companies such as CEPSA Quimica, Deten Quimica, Unggul Indah Cahaya, Fushun Petrochemicals, Jin Tung Petrochemicals, ISU Chemical, Huntsman Performance Products, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, Sinopec Jinling ­Petrochemical are among the key players in this industry.

LAB Market: Application Analysis
·         Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate  (LAS)
o   Heavy-duty laundry liquids
o   Laundry powders
o   Light-duty dishwashing liquids
o   Industrial cleaners
o   Household cleaners
·         Others (Agricultural herbicides, ink solvent, emulsifying agent, anti hygroscopic additives, neutrino detectors, paint industry and electric cable oil)

LAB Market: Regional Analysis
·         North America
·         Europe
·         Asia Pacific
·         Latin America
·         Rest of the World (RoW)

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Thursday, 23 January 2014

Specialty and High Performance Films Demand is Expected to Reach 12.2 Million Tons in 2019: Transparency Market Research

According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research “Specialty and High Performance Films (Polyester, Nylon, Fluoropolymer, Polycarbonate and Others) Market for Barrier, Safety, Decorative, Microporous and Other Applications in Packaging, Personal Care, Automotive and Construction - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019,” the global demand for specialty and high performance films was 8.3 million tons in 2012 and is expected to reach 12.2 million tons in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2013 to 2019. In terms of revenue, the market was valued at USD 27.42 billion in 2012 and is expected to be USD 42.21 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2013 to 2019.


Demand for specialty and high performance is substantial in packaging due to excellent barrier properties, high tensile strength and chemical resistance. Growth of packaging industry, particularly flexible packaging industry is expected to drive the demand for these films. In addition, usage of these films in semiconductors which are used in photovoltaic (PV) systems and the growing number of installations of PV systems is further expected to fuel the demand for these films.

Specialty and high performance films are made of polymers such as polyester, fluoropolymer and polycarbonate among others. Volatility in the prices of crude oil, which consequently affects the prices of its downstream products, is expected to restrain the demand for specialty and high performance films. Development and commercialization of bio-degradable and water soluble films is expected to open new opportunities for this market as there is a growing demand for eco-friendly products.

Use of specialty and high performance films in packaging accounted for over 65% of the market in 2012. Growing demand for packaged goods on account of rising consumer awareness regarding hygiene is consequently expected to drive the market for packaging industry. Rising construction activities in various countries such as U.S. and Japan and particularly in emerging economies such as China and India have led to a growing demand for light control films. Thus, the construction industry is expected to show the fastest growth over the forecast period.

Polyester is extensively used in packaging, thus, the demand for polyester specialty and high performance films was highest accounting for approximately 80% of the market in 2012. However, growing number of PV installations all across various developed and developing countries on account of shortage of electricity is expected to boost the demand for polycarbonate films which are an integral part of semiconductor units.

The demand for specialty and high performance films in Asia Pacific was 3,000.9 kilo tons in 2012. Asia Pacific is expected to show the highest growth over the forecast period on account of growing demand for electronic goods and automobiles. In addition, construction activities are highly prevalent in this region due to rapid industrialization, which is expected to consequently drive the films demand. Furthermore, growth of packaging and re-construction sectors in developed nations such as North America and Europe are expected to contribute to the growth of specialty and high performance films market.

Some of the key participants which are profiled in the report include Bemis Corporation, Sealed Air Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Honeywell International, DuPont, 3M and Clopay Plastic Products among others.

The report gives a comprehensive view of the specialty and high performance films market in terms of volume and revenue. In addition, the report includes demand forecast for each product segment, application and end-use in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. The report comprises of the following segments:

Specialty and High Performance Films Market: Product Segment Analysis,
§  Polyester
§  Nylon
§  Fluoropolymer
§  Polycarbonate
§  Others (Polyimide, propylene, polyethylene naphthalate)

Specialty and High Performance Films Market: Application Analysis,
§  Barrier
§  Safety and security
§  Decorative
§  Microporous
§  Others (Biodegradable, water soluble, light control)

Specialty and High Performance Films Market: End-use Analysis,
§  Packaging
§  Personal care products
§  Electrical & electronic
§  Automobiles
§  Construction
§  Others (Bags, agriculture & gardening, mass media)

The report comprises of specialty and high performance films demand for every product segment, application and end-use in the following regions:
§  North America
§  Europe
§  Asia Pacific
§  Rest of World

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Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Global Embedded System Market is Expected to Reach USD 194.27 Billion in 2018: Transparency Market Research

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Embedded System Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018”, the market was valued at USD 121 billion in 2011, which is expected to reach USD 194.27 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2012 to 2018.


Increasing demand for smart devices such as smart electricity and water meters is a significant driving force for the market. Smart meters facilitate monitoring and management of energy consumption and ensure two-way communication with the utility. The usage of multicore processors in embedded systems in order to facilitate low power consumption and higher efficiency is also a major growth driver. In addition, declining microcontroller prices and growth in the healthcare industry are expected to have a positive impact on embedded system demand over the forecast period. This can be attributed to the substantial number of embedded systems used in medical devices such as blood glucose monitors. Downturn in the automotive industry on a global level is expected to act as a barrier for the market in the near future.
Embedded hardware accounted for over 90% of the overall revenue in 2012, and is expected to continue dominating the market over the next few years. In terms of application, the automotive segment held the highest market share, and was valued at approximately USD 27 billion in 2012. The consumer electronics segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 7.3% from 2012 to 2018. North America was the market leader in 2012, and Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region, with an expected CAGR of 7.4% from 2012 to 2018. This is largely due to the high demand for consumer electronics in this geography.

The market is fragmented, with key players divided in terms of the products and services they offer. Major industry players include Intel Corporation, ARM Holdings plc, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Freescale Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, Microsoft Corporation, and Tata Elxsi among others.

The report studies the global embedded system market, and provides estimates in terms of revenue (USD Billion) from 2012 to 2018. Market estimates on the basis of type and application have also been provided for each region. The market has been segmented as follows:
·         Embedded System Market, by Type:
o   Embedded hardware
o   Embedded software
·         Embedded System Market, by Application:
o   Automotive
o   Telecommunication
o   Healthcare
o   Industrial
o   Consumer electronics
o   Military and aerospace
o   Others (Government, office automation, and retail)
·         Embedded System Market, by Geography:
o   North America
o   Europe
o   Asia Pacific
o   Rest of the World (RoW)

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Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Global Acrylic Acid Market is Expected to Reach USD 20.0 Billion by 2018: Transparency Market Research

Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled “Acrylic Acid Market (Acrylate Esters, Glacial Acrylic Acid & Others) for Superabsorbent polymers & Surface Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, Textiles, Plastic Additives & Printing Ink Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth and Forecast, 2012 – 2018,” which observes that the demand for acrylic acid that was over USD 13.6 billion in 2012 is expected to increase to USD 20.0 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2012 to 2018.


The global acrylic acid market has witnessed strong growth in the recent years due to rising demand from super absorbent polymers and adhesives and sealants industry. Increasing demand for super absorbent polymers in emerging economies has remained the key driver for this industry. Moreover, increase in construction and building activities in emerging economies is expected to keep driving demand for the acrylic acid during the forecast period. Since, propylene is a key raw material used in the manufacture of acrylic acid and any fluctuations in the prices of propylene significantly alters the profit margins of acrylic acid manufacturers. Volatile price of raw materials is one of the major factors inhibiting the acrylic acid market. The global prices of propylene reached USD 1800 per ton in 2011 and are expected to rise further due to increase in crude oil prices and supply constraints. Moreover, stringent regulations in North America and Europe are expected to affect market growth in the near future.

Acrylic esters, glacial acrylic acid, ammonium polyacrylate and cyanopolyacrylate are the key derivatives of acrylic acid. Large volumes of acrylic acid were used for production of acrylate esters, which accounted for over 51% of total acrylic acid consumed in 2012. Methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate are the key types of acrylic esters and are most widely used in surface coatings, adhesives and sealants, textiles, plastic additives, printing ink, etc. However, it is expected to exhibit slowest growth among all derivatives of the acrylic acid during the forecast period. Glacial acrylic acid was the second largest outlet for the acrylic acid. Glacial acrylic is mainly employed in the manufacturing of super absorbent polymers. Super absorbent polymers are compounds of glacial acrylic acid mainly used in disposable hygiene applications. It is used in manufacturing baby diapers and training pants, adult diapers and feminine hygiene products. Poly acrylic acid is another important application of glacial acrylic acid and is mainly used in water treatment, detergent co-builder and mineral processing.

Asia Pacific dominated the market in terms of volume as well as revenue and accounted for over 40% of the global demand in 2012. Moreover, Asia Pacific is estimated to be the fastest growing region over the next six years and expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2012 to 2018. The rapidly growing construction industry in emerging economies such as China, South Korea and India has propelled the growth of the acrylic acid and its derivatives market in the Asia Pacific region. North America and Europe accounted for second and third largest share of the global acrylic acid volume consumption in 2012.

Acrylic acid manufacturing is a capital intensive process and is dominated by large multinational companies. Some of the leading industry participants in this market include BASF SE, Dow Chemical, StoHass Monomer, Rohm and Haas, Formosa Plastics, Nikkon Shokubai, Arkema SA and so on.

Acrylic Acid: Product Segment Analysis
·         Acrylate Esters
o   Acrylate Esters: By product
Ø  Methyl acrylate
Ø  Ethyl acrylate
Ø  Butyl acrylate
Ø  2-ethylhexyl acrylate
o   Acrylate Esters: By application
Ø  Surface Coatings
Ø  Adhesives and sealants
Ø  Textiles
Ø  Plastic additives
Ø  Printing ink
Ø  Others (Papers, etc.)
·         Glacial Acrylic Acid
o   Glacial Acrylic Acid: By application
Ø  Superabsorbent polymers (SAP)
Ø  Poly acrylic acid
·         Others

Acrylic Acid: Regional Analysis
·         North America
·         Europe
·         Asia Pacific
·         Rest of the World (RoW)

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