The Freedonia Group Inc.

Global refractory demand is projected to expand at a 3.4 percent annual rate through 2016 to 46.3 million metric tons, an improvement over 2006-2011 market performance.

Natural adhesives and sealants will remain the largest product type through 2017, accounting for nearly 40 percent of demand by weight. Solvent-based adhesives and sealants will see above average increases in demand.

Demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications is forecast to increase 3.4 percent per year in the US to $9.1 billion in 2013.

Demand for wind turbine systems in China is forecast to rise 5.3 percent annually through 2013 to 62.3 billion yuan.