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Sales of window frames are increasingly recovering. There are, however, major differences depending on the country and construction segment.

The latest market report by Ceresana shows that surfactants are currently sold worldwide for more than USD 49 billion per year.

Adhesive products that are at least partially made from renewable or biodegradable raw materials are currently gaining in importance.

Sales of insulation products such as panels or spray foam are recovering again. Ceresana has analyzed the global market for mineral, synthetic, and natural insulation materials used in the construction industry.

There is practically no area of life without plastics and elastomers anymore – so masterbatches are also needed everywhere.

The consumption of printing inks continues to grow, especially for packaging. There are large differences between the various regions of the world and areas of application.

The fastest-growing area of application for plastic pipes in Europe today is agriculture and horticulture.

The strongest increase in demand for flame retardants is expected in the construction industry.

According to the latest Ceresana market study on coatings, Europeans consume more than 9.2 million tonnes of paints and varnishes every year.

Many plastics and elastomers would not be possible without stabilizing additives. Most thermal stabilizers and UV stabilizers are used for PVC products.