The global superabsorbent polymer (SAP) market is anticipated for an unprecedented growth owing to rising demand for diapers during the forecast period, growing rapidly at a CAGR of 5.23%.In 2015, the baby diaper sector accounted for the largest share of the global SAP market, accounting for 74% share of the overall market. The increase in the awareness of hygiene products in this region will contribute to the market growth of SAPs during the forecast period. China has been the leading consumer, as well as the leading manufacturer of SAPs.Sodium polyacrylate is widely used in the production of SAPs and has a share of 73% of the overall market; however, bio-based products are slowly penetrating the market.The global SAP market is fairly distributed among North America, Europe, APAC,and ROW. This fair distribution is attributed to the widespread use of baby diapers,hygiene products, and incontinence products worldwide. In APAC, the emphasis is on India and China owing to their high infant population (90.38% of infant population in emerging economies).

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario (the base year being 2016) and the growth prospects of the global submarine-launched missile market for 2017-2021.

Steam cleaners are cleaning appliances that use steam to quickly clean, dry, and sanitize inanimate surfaces that carry infectious organisms. They are also known as wet/dry vacuum cleaners.In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and growth prospects of the global steam cleaner market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the retail sales of steam cleaners worldwide.In addition, the report discusses the major drivers influencing the market growth and the challenges faced by vendors and the market. It also examines key emerging trends and their influence on current and future market scenarios.

Spout pouches are advanced versions of stand-up pouches. The global spout pouch market is growing due to the superior quality,transportation convenience,and ease of usage of these pouches.Spout pouches are widely used for baby foods. This is because they offer the convenience of feeding. The global baby food packaging market for flexible packaging is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 7%-8% during the forecast period.An improvement in economic conditions, an increase in health concerns,advancements in technology and innovations, and strict environmental protection guidelines have increased the use of lightweight, high barrier plastic packaging products such as spout pouches that are bio degradable and cost efficient.The demand for stand-up pouches with reclosability features from emerging markets such as China and India is growing. In 2016, APAC witnessed massive growth in the demand for stand-up pouches from the food and beverage sector.

The global SUV market has become more vibrant than ever and is changing the market landscape of the global automotive industry. The demand for such off-roaders has gone up substantially during the past five years, which is evident with the growing volume sales. The emergence of small and crossover SUVs has further boosted the global SUV market as the automakers have made them more affordable, along with low cost of ownership. The global SUV market will account for 23.5% of the global automotive industry as the percentage share of volume sales during the forecast period.

The report includes sponges, scouring pads, and scrubbers, which are not only used for household purposes but also for heavy-duty purposes in the commercial units such as hotels and restaurants. The sponges, scouring pads, and scrubbers are part of cleaning equipment's, which are used for cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, interior cleaning, and car cleaning. Apart from these, it is employed in commercial ovens and grills.

In this market research report, Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global specialty silica market for 2017-2021. The report also presents the vendor landscape and corresponding detailed profiles of the five key vendors operating in the market. Vendors are selected based on their product portfolio and geographical presence. For this report, 2016 has been considered as the base year and forecasts are made with respect to the base year.

In this market research report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global specialty gases market for 2017-2021. The report also presents the vendor landscape and corresponding detailed profiles of the key five vendors operating in the market. The base year is taken as 2016 for the whole report and forecasts are made with respect to the base year.In order to arrive at the market size, we have considered the sales of different types of specialty gases in key applications. The revenue generated from the specialty gases market across regions has been considered for the calculation of market size.Individual market size and forecasts based on applications and geography have been provided with detailed analysis for each segment. Forecasts are based on existing market conditions and the analyst's view on the market. The numbers have been rounded off in some of the cases.

The emergence of Chinese players in the market and introduction of low-cost speakers by them are factors that are likely to support the growth of shipment of wireless speakers worldwide. However, the increase in availability of counterfeit products will likely affect the revenue inflow of leading vendors.Customers demand technologically advanced products. Therefore, technology is one of the major buying criteria for individual users. Vendors are increasingly focusing on producing speakers with advanced features to meet customers' demands. Streaming via NFC and AirPlay are some of the latest wireless technologies that attract buyers as they provide users with a wide range of options for hassle-free music listening.

The exponential growth of the telecommunications network due to smartphone penetration has resulted in the sector becoming a key user of power. Distributed energy generation (DEG) is a vital tool that service providers can now use to lower their energy costs and to move toward green telecom. For instance, in 2016, in line with the company's long-term commitment toward green network initiatives, Indian

telecom service provider Bharti Airtel announced the migration of 40,000 of its telecom towers across India toward green technology. This is the first among a series of announcements about the company's planned deployments in India.Besides this, Airtel also plans to adopt solar and new battery technologies in a big way and double its green telecom towers by 2020.