Organic fertilizers are derived from organic compounds such as animal and vegetable waste. These fertilizers are a rich source of primary nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which promote the healthy survival of crops. Furthermore, they increase the organic & humus content in the soil, provide nutrients for microorganisms in the soil, and restore the physical–chemical properties of the soil. Large-scale use of synthetic fertilizers has reduced the fertility of the soil in the European region. Thus, adoption of organic fertilizers has increased considerably to restore the fertility of the soil.

The report majorly emphasizes on the various types of humectants, including sugar alcohol, alpha hydroxy acid & polysaccharides, glycols, and others. The application areas covered in this analysis are food & beverages, oral & personal care, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and others. Moreover, the report includes the analysis about the different types of sources of humectants such as natural and synthetic. Geographically, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. In addition, the report highlights the factors that impact the growth of the global market such as key drivers, restraints, growth opportunities, and the role and growth strategies adopted by key players. It presents the quantitative data, in terms of both value and volume, which is gathered from the secondary sources such as company publications, Factiva, Hoovers, OneSource, and others. The data is validated by C-level executives and directors of the companies present in the market.

The global construction sealants market is associated with the major companies providing solutions in the sealants and adhesives used in the interior and exterior applications of the buildings. This varied range of market participants provide opportunities to other players willing to bear the high risks involved in the industry. This chapter details the latest strategies & developments adopted by the key market players in the global construction sealants market. In order to lead the market as well as engage in the process of market growth, a company needs to work in collaboration with the top market leaders, acquire the relatively weaker companies, bring new products and services to the market, and improve the existing products, among others. Some of the key strategies adopted by the key market players are listed in the following figure

化妆品行业消费领跑其他消费品类，4 月零售额同比增速达到 15.90%。根据我们的保守测算，2020 年中国化妆品行业市场规模接近 3500 亿元，2017-2020 年的 CAGR 为 3%，中国化妆品市场未来的竞争已进入新的阶段，即传统市场提升市占率，新兴品类提升渗透率。

受地缘政治摩擦和供需结构改善的共同的影响，国际原油价格自年初以来震荡上行，截至 5 月 16 日 Brent 原油期货价格 79.27 元/桶，较年初上涨 18.99%。供给侧改革持续推进，化工过剩落后产能去化效果显现，部分子行业供需结构已大为改善。叠加来自环保和安全监察高压的常态化，市场份额进一步向环保、安全生产水平更高的龙头企业集中，行业竞争格局得以重塑。

年初以来国际原油价格震荡上行，价格较年初大幅大涨。截至 2018 年 5 月 18 日，Brent原油和 WTI 原油期货价格分别为 78.51 和 71.28 美元/桶，涨幅分别为 16.1%和16%。OPEC 及非 OPEC 国家联合减产执行率较高，国际原油需求较为强劲，美国、OECD 国家商业原油库存呈下降态势，供需的改善国际原油价格上涨；此外，年内地缘政治风波不断，市场存突发供应中断的隐忧，亦助力国际原油价格上行。

通过改革开放近 40 年的发展，我国化工产业已经取得长足的进步，产业布局和配套不断完善，一体化竞争优势不断显现，中国已经在全球化工产业发展中占据日趋重要的位置。近几年，供给端去产能+环保高压持续推动我国传统化工产业正在告别固有粗放的扩张路径，进而追求更高的发展质量，行业发展进入拐点期。