The market for glycolic acid has been segmented on the basis of application and region. The data and estimates have been depicted in terms of Tons, by volume and USD Million, by revenue in order to provide a clear picture of the market. The market has been segmented by application into personal care, household, industrial, and others. The others application segment mainly deals with the use of glycolic acid as a platform chemical for the production of polyglycolic acid and glycolic acid derivatives, water treatment, and well simulation.

The global on-demand transportation market size was USD 75,000.0 million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 304,971.3 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 19.8% over the forecast period. On-demand transportation services are gaining momentum and witnessing high demand. These services offer various benefits to users which enables them to pre-book their vehicles at economical prices. Service providers also offers the users to modify and cancel their bookings. Additionally, owing to the increasing number of connected vehicles, the on-demand transportation market is expected to witness growth over the forecast period.

Polyarylsulfone (PAS) is a high temperature thermoplastics consisting of sulfone group. On account of its advantages including high thermal stability, excellent chemical resistance, good transparency, high dimensional stability and high mechanical properties, PAS is replacing glass, metal and various thermosets. In addition, favorable electrical properties including dielectric strength and heat resistance are also expanding its application in electrical & electronic industry. Other application areas such as appliance parts, automotive, medical, business equipment, aerospace and insulators are also highly augmenting global PAS market demand over the forecast period.

The polyimide films market accounted for USD 1,149.3 million in 2016, and it is projected to gain higher market share over the forecast period. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% by revenue owing to the growing application scope of PI films. Development in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and labeling industry is augmenting the product demand.

Polyisobutylene (PIB) market has been segmented on the basis of product, application, and region. Chemicals including petroleum ether, isobutene, and aluminum chloride are used for the production of polyisobutylene. On the basis of product, PIB is categorized into high molecular weight, medium molecular weight, and low molecular weight polyisobutylene. Polyisobutylene, also known as polyisobutene, is a synthetic rubber, or elastomer, which is manufactured by the polymerization of isobutylene. The product is used in numerous applications including adhesive & sealants, fuel additives, and automotive rubber components. PIB is also used in the production of chewing gums, roofing membranes, gas mask, and polymer modification, and sporting equipment.

Long chain linear molecules known as thermoplastic polymers are used as coating materials for textiles. These chemicals include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and polychloroprene (neoprene). Similarly, various types of water-soluble polymers called textile sizing chemicals/agents

Wax market has been segmented on the basis of product, application, and region. Various raw materials used for the production of wax include base oil, polyethylene, soy, palm, carnauba leaves, bee’s milk, stearin, cera flava, and lubricating oil. Based on product, the market has been segmented into mineral wax, synthetic wax, and natural wax. Wax belongs to the family of pliable liquid or solid plastic heat-sensitive substances. Based on applications, the market has been segmented into candles, packaging, plastic & rubber, cosmetics & toiletries, fire logs, adhesives, and others. Wax is also used in the manufacturing of other major products such as coatings in food items, moisturizers, crayons & pencils, and textile & leather.

我国磷肥于17年四季度起底部复苏，一铵、二铵价格均明显提升。18年起，在磷矿石持续减产和磷石膏减量推行的两头压缩下，我国磷肥减量趋势不可逆。

本周基础化工指数较上周下滑5.05%，上证指数同期下滑4.31%，化工指数整体跌幅超过大盘。近期化工板块整体跌幅较大，但目前多数优质龙头企业估值以处于低估阶段，展望未来化工投资机会。

2016年底全国拥有生产化妆品资质的企业达到4798家。2017年，行业排名前10的企业市场分额仅占38.5%，而这一数字在美国是70%。国际品牌在竞争中占有较大优势，国际品牌注重产品营销、研发投入，产品品质有保障，树立了良好的品牌形象。国内化妆品企业则以中小企业为主，化妆品安全问题频出，也阻碍了国内品牌的发展。