The pressure sensitive tapes market value chain consists of raw material suppliers, manufacturers, product distributors, and end–users. These tapes are used for interior and exterior applications such as bonding and paint protection in building & construction and automotive industries. Pressure sensitive tapes market is characterized by the presence of a large number of companies across each stage of the value chain. The analysis of the value chain commences with raw material suppliers, which include companies like BASF SE and Henkel, engaged in providing products such as paper, adhesives, and release liners. Value addition in this stage occurs through the processing and production of advanced grades of the aforementioned materials. The physical and/or chemical requirements are tailored specifically in order to facilitate the use of these materials in the production of pressure sensitive tapes.

This report focuses on the current market trends and future growth opportunities of different types of water softeners such as salt-based and salt-free water softeners. In addition, it focuses on various end users of water softeners, which include residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The report analyzes the current market trends of water softeners across different geographies and highlights future growth opportunities by analyzing government regulations & policies, augmenting the consumer acceptance in that region.

Asia Pacific high purity manganese sulfate monohydrate market registered 17,691.3 tons consumption in 2016 and is expected to reach 24,777.2 tons by 2025, denoting a CAGR of 3.9% from 2017 to 2025. High purity manganese sulfate monohydrate finds application in cathode active material of batteries to operate electronic products. Moreover, the growing automotive and electronics industries and rising demand for power storage systems in the region are likely to have a positive impact on the market growth.

Rising construction industry especially in emerging economies such as China, India, and Japan is expected to positively drive the market over the forecast period. Fiber reinforced polymer composites are made up of fiber reinforced polymer matrix. The polymers utilized for the manufacturing of fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPC) include, phenol formaldehyde resins, thermosetting plastic, polyester, vinylester, and epoxy. FRPCs are majorly used in various industries such as, aerospace, marine, automotive, and construction.

Dyes have been known to human beings since the early civilizations. Natural dyes are extracted from plants, animals, and several minerals. They have major applications in the textile industry. However, the discovery of synthetic dyes has led to the decline of natural dyes as the former rapidly has surpassed the latter in the commercial textile industry. Reviving the fortunes of natural dyes heavily depends on the acceptance of consumers in the market. Currently, the share of synthetic dyes and colorants is higher than natural dyes; however, the growth in the number of environment and health-conscious consumers that want natural dyes application in apparels, foods, drinks, beauty products, and wellness and medicinal products is helping to revive natural dyes.

根据 Euromonitor 数据，2017 年中国化妆品市场规模突破 3600 亿元，同比增长 10%，2008-2017 年市场复合增速为 9%，远超过同期全球化妆品市场 2%的复合增速。

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