BCC Research

PP to outpace growth of other polymers / Packaging to remain dominant end-use market / Volatile feedstock costs and sustainability issues are challenges / BCC Research study

Bioplastic and "green" polymer packaging demand to grow 6.5% per year / Flexible green packaging makes slow gains / BCC Research report

Global market forecast at nearly USD 69 bn in 2022 / Growth spurred by rising plastics demand / BCC Research report

Global market value forecast at over USD 5 bn in 2023 / South America to grow fastest / Highest end-use growth from polymer modification / BCC Research report

Global market outside North America to expand by 5.3% per year / Expected halt in price declines and high Chinese demand to support growth / BCC Research report

North American processors' share of market to grow fastest / Backwards integration is key trend / BCC Research study

Despite overcapacities, plans to lift output in Asia / Global consumption stands at 4m t/y / Decline in optical data storage devices pressures sector / Market unsettled by BPA controversy / Opportunities for lighting technology and automotive applications

Global demand expanding by 4.5% per year / PC and PA dominate market with highest growth rates / BCC Research study

Low growth forecast in US packaging sector / Slow success for PET in beer / BCC Research study

Global market expected to reach 6.7m t by 2018 / Growth driven by biobased, non-biodegradable plastics / Asian market share rising / New study by European Bioplastics

Growth across all application sectors forecast up to 2019 / Automotive market to see largest percentage growth / BCC Research study

Global market predicted to grow by 4.3% per year to 2019 / Electronic packaging is fastest-growing segment / BCC Research report

Soaring US demand and agricultural developments in China boost global demand / PE one of fastest growing segments / BCC Research report

Global market to grow by 4.8% per year by 2020 / Modifiers expected to see largest gains / Plasticisers most commonly used / BCC Research report

Ageing populations and packaging growth boost global consumption / European market robust despite challenging economics / New medical products showcased at “Pharmapack Europe” in Paris

Global plastic demand to rise by 5.6% per year to 2018 / Growth led by PP / BCC Research study

Agreement to sell Braskem's “green” PE in Asia-Pacific / Latest bioplastics investment