Refuse-Derived Fuel Market: Europe Remains Profitable for Stakeholders

Fact.MR has recently published an analytical study of refuse-derived fuel market, which sheds light on a confluence of aspects that mold the market growth. While historical (2014-2018) and forecast (2019-2019) numbers are offered on the refuse-derived fuel market, the report also covers the most influential trends in the market.

A new study of Fact.MR estimates the refuse-derived fuel market to reach ~50 Mn tons in 2019, recording ~3% Y-o-Y growth over 2018. A slew of aspects, ranging from narrowed prospects of landfill and increased waste generation, to government support for establishing energy from waste (EFW) facilities to local players, continue to drive development and adoption of refuse-derived fuel worldwide.

Governments across the globe have already commenced emphasizing the waste-to-energy (WtE) potential of their country, exploiting garbage that otherwise abuse landfills, to create fuel that serve as feed in myriad applications. Refuse-derived fuel adoption will benefit from growing number of WtE facilities abreast government initiatives toward reducing plastic waste and carbon emissions. As the pressure on landfill continues to grow, the future points at development of mega capacity WtE plants worldwide, driving demand for refuse-derived fuel while creating sustainable ecosystems.

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Refuse-Derived Fuel Market in Numbers

• The refuse-derived fuel market was valued at ~US$ 2 Bn in 2018. The refuse-derived fuel industry was in a slump during 2014 to 2018, tugged by the underexploited potential of energy from waste (EFW) technologies.


• Growth of the refuse-derived fuel market marked a slight uptick, and status-quo is likely to endure, as new waste management solutions are emphasized abreast increasing municipal solid waste (MSW), reducing pressure on landfills.


• Use of refuse-derived fuel for co-processing in cement kilns accounts for ~50% market shares, helping the cement industry reduce its carbon footprint and save on energy consumption.


• Europe remains the frontrunner in the refuse-derived fuel landscape, owing to the presence of extensive co-processing plants, complemented by internal trade of refuse-derived fuel.


• The refuse-derived fuel market in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) is likely to record a relatively faster growth through 2029, as EFW gradually becomes an important source of bioenergy in the region.

Greater Opportune Potential of Cement Kilns is Here to Stay

Cement kilns remain the most lucrative application of refuse-derived fuel, as these fuel are capable of powering various drying technologies being incorporated in the cement industries. Refuse-derived fuel complements the aspects that influence sustainability of the co-processing of waste, even as resolving the radical issues and challenges. This further enables effective utilization of energy and material value of wastes, in turn conserving natural resources via reducing the use of virgin materials. The study finds that, sales of refuse-derived fuel for use in cement kiln account for ~60% market shares. Gains from sales of refuse-derived fuel for use in co-combustion process will also remain significant, accounting for one-fourth market shares.

The study opines that opportunities are imminent in developing economies of APEJ, as governments undertake initiatives that promote waste management and derived fuel as alternatives to fossil fuels used as feeds in cement processing and power generation industries. As energy from waste becomes an imperative source of bioenergy in APEJ, governments in the region are encouraging the stakeholders to adopt best practices for refuse-derived fuel production, while promoting establishments of WtE plants.

The refuse-derived fuel landscape continues to witness the inclination of companies to strategies, including collaborations, business expansion, and joint ventures, to increase their involvement across various nodes of the value chain. The study finds that long-term investment of stakeholders in established markets will bring in measurable returns, whereas the success rate is expected to remain slow. In contrast, long-term investment of stakeholders in developing markets are expected to bring in average returns, whereas the success rate will remain high.

Refuse-Derived Fuel Market: Competitive Assessment

Opportunities are plenty in the refuse-derived fuel market, and key stakeholders are vying to leverage these via organic expansion strategies in developed markets and digitization of systems for greater performance. The future objectives of economies worldwide is clear – chemicals from waste or waste to molecule – and the refuse-derived fuel manufacturers are focusing on refurbishment or replacement of their existing systems, moving to new technologies in a planned & phased manner.

Stakeholders in the refuse-derived fuel market are focusing on consolidating their position in Europe, owing to the favorable legislations and technological vigor of the region. Governments in Europe are on their mark to leverage the potential of refuse-derived fuel in reducing the environmental impact, during waste conversion and the life-cycle of products consumed. Developing markets such as in APEJ, show promising growth opportunities for companies in the refuse-derived fuel market, as favorable policies continue to spur the capacity deployments in the region.

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Vinyl Flooring Plasticizers Market: Flooring Industry Boosting Demand

The emergence of the need for phthalate free plasticizers in the flooring industry across the globe will serve as the major growth driving factor for vinyl flooring plasticizers market. Fact.MR delivers key insights on the global vinyl flooring plasticizers market in its published report, titled “Global Vinyl Flooring Plasticizers Market: Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2018–2027”. In terms of revenue, the global vinyl flooring plasticizers market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 3.2% over the forecast period, owing to the numerous factors, about which Fact.MR offers thorough insights and forecasts in this report.

Stringent European regulations on the use of phthalate-free plasticizers have created a stir in the growth of the plasticizers industry. Plasticizers contribute more than 10% of the total vinyl flooring systems in order to provide improved durability and flexibility in these systems. Manufacturers and suppliers in the flooring industry are responding to the call for more environmentally responsible products for non-residential applications. While raw material suppliers focus on providing innovative environment-friendly plasticizers, manufacturers have capitalized on the new emerging technologies to develop products offering increased design flexibility, but reduced ecological impact. Major retailers are encouraging vendors to reformulate products toward less toxic and more sustainable profiles, ahead of government mandates. As United States and European markets for flooring products continues to expand, either through acquisition, current plant expansion, or with the construction of new facilities, numerous companies have increased their U.S. footprint in the last few years. All these factors are expected to uplift the growth of vinyl flooring plasticizers market in the forecast period.

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Vinyl Flooring Plasticizers Market Remain Competitive

Tier 1 companies in the vinyl flooring plasticizers are fiercely competing for gaining higher shares by expanding their product portfolio. Global players like BASF, ExxonMobil and Evonik strategized on creating non-phthalate plasticizers and bolstering their sales in the emerging markets with the help of joint ventures and acquisitions of small and medium enterprises in these regions. On the other hand, regional players like Nan Ya Plastics, Shandong Qilu, LG Chem and others are focused on increasing their production capacities in order to fulfill the rising demand of vinyl flooring plasticizers in the emerging markets owing to the rising commercial sector in these regions. However, stringent regulations on the use of phthalates along with the rising demand of linoleum and hardwood flooring will hinder the growth of vinyl flooring plasticizers in the future. More than 60% of these companies rely on backward integration. The companies listed above are the major manufacturers of linear alcohols, which is an essential raw material used in making vinyl flooring plasticizers to strengthen their supply chain and reduce the overall product cost.

Fact.MR analysts have segmented the vinyl flooring plasticizers market into plasticizer types and region. The objective of the vinyl flooring plasticizers segment is to provide statistics and insights on phthalate and non – phthalate plasticizers on the basis of different regions. The non – phthalate segment is expected to gain traction in the forecast period owing to the increasing demand of sustainable construction products and stringent European regulations.

Segmentation by Plasticizer Type

• Phthalate Plasticizers

1. DINP


2. DIDP


3. DEHP


4. Others

• Non – Phthalate Plasticizers

1. Benzoates


2. DEHT


3. DINCH


4. Others

The plasticizer-type segmentation includes the production and sales of vinyl flooring plasticizers generated through various plasticizer type. Plasticizers have been analyzed prudently to cover all types so that none of the revenue sources is missed out. DEHP plasticizers is offering the highest sales in the vinyl flooring plasticizers market.

Vinyl Flooring Plasticizers Market – Strengthening Flooring Industry

Flooring is one area in the construction industry that has been witnessing rapid changes over the past two decades. The advent of several new technologies and materials along with the increasing use of specialized machinery have meant that the field has changed beyond recognition, especially with reference to the industrial and commercial flooring sectors. The industrial and commercial flooring segments have been maintaining a healthy pace of growth in the recent few years. The rising demand of vinyl flooring in the commercial sector like hospitals and sports clubs will escalate the growth of vinyl flooring plasticizers in the future

Tier 1 companies in the vinyl flooring plasticizers are fiercely competing for gaining higher shares by expanding their product portfolio. Global players like BASF, ExxonMobil and Evonik strategized on creating non-phthalate plasticizers and bolstering their sales in the emerging markets with the help of joint ventures and acquisitions of small and medium enterprises in these regions. On the other hand, regional players like Nan Ya Plastics, Shandong Qilu, LG Chem and others are focused on increasing their production capacities in order to fulfill the rising demand of vinyl flooring plasticizers in the emerging markets owing to the rising commercial sector in these regions.

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Polydimethylsiloxane Market: Growing Consumption of Adhesives, Sealants in the Construction Sectors

A new report on the polydimethylsiloxane market published by Fact.MR envisages growth trajectory of the market during the forecast period 2018 – 2028. A thorough analysis of the market trends, drivers, challenges and opportunities has derived the most credible outlook of the polydimethylsiloxane market. In-depth assessment of global as well as regional trends of the polydimethylsiloxane market have been taken into consideration while analyzing market opportunities. With respect to revenue anticipation in terms of absolute dollar opportunity, the report delivers a holistic overview of the polydimethylsiloxane market. The market attractive index included in the report provides important insights for manufacturers to assess prodigious opportunities in terms of business expansion possibilities like merger and acquisition. The highlighted value of CAGR enables users to fathom future progress of the polydimethylsiloxane market.

Considering the polydimethylsiloxane types, the elastomers segment is estimated to report highest market revenue by contributing to over half of the total volume sales by 2028 among all segment types against the backdrop of growing demand expected to come from the automotive industry, electronic products, medical consumables and other consumer products. PDMS fluids are expected to follow the trail with almost 30% of the volume sales by 2028 end on account of growing demand for lubricants and emulsions in the industrial process and personal care industry.

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While Western Europe is expected to report a considerable share of global production and consumption of polydimethylsiloxane during the forecast, PDMS market in Europe and North America are observed to be mature markets and witness a staggering growth rate during the forecast.

A thorough analysis of the market trends, drivers, challenges and opportunities has derived the most credible outlook of the polydimethylsiloxane market. In-depth assessment of global as well as regional trends of the polydimethylsiloxane market have been taken into consideration while analyzing market opportunities. With respect to revenue anticipation in terms of absolute dollar opportunity, the report delivers a holistic overview of the polydimethylsiloxane market.

In addition, product launch is another trending feature in the PDMS market where leading manufacturers are involved in the introduction of new products to win over market competition in the global space. For instance, in 2017, DowDuPont material science division and Momentive Performance Materials launched silicone-based products for home & personal care and cosmetics & skin-care applications, respectively. In 2018, Elkem Silicones and Wacker Chemie AG also introduced new brands for agriculture and cosmetics industry, respectively.

Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry to Report Substantial Demand for Polydimethylsiloxane

The cosmetics and personal care industry is the major consumer of surfactants, anti-foaming agents and other chemicals with properties similar to polydimethylsiloxane. Use of polydimethylsiloxane can be observed in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products such as hair care, skin care and beauty products. In particular, as a thickening or conditioning agent, a silicone-based organic polymer like polydimethylsiloxane is one of the most commonly used ingredients in shampoos. Beauty and skin care products – skin cleanser, perfume, lipstick, toothpaste, creams and lotions contain polydimethylsiloxane.  Demand for cosmetics and personal care products is on the rise and is likely to propel the polydimethylsiloxane market in parallel.

On account of such distinct growth trajectories across regions, manufacturers operating in the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) market are channelizing efforts towards strengthening their production capacities and focusing on specific regions to leverage growth opportunities in the untapped avenues of the PDMS market. For instance, industry titans in the polydimethylsiloxane market including Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd, Elkem ASA and Momentive Performance Materials Inc are adopting business strategies while focusing on the high growth potential markets, such as Asia, Latin America and the Middle East and have established their sales divisions and production facilities in Asia and Latin America.

Additional Questions Answered

The report also delivers additional cutting-edge insights apart from the aforementioned information that hold significant influence on the polydimethylsiloxane market. Few of these insights are listed below

• Which is the rapidly growing region in the polydimethylsiloxane market?


• How will the markets for other alternatives impact the demand for polydimethylsiloxane during forecast?


• What will be the effects of environmental regulations on the polydimethylsiloxane market progress?


• What will be the future business strategies of manufacturers to win over competition amid the challenges of trade tariffs on polydimethylsiloxane raw materials?


• What are the other niche lucrative industry applications in the polydimethylsiloxane market?

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Bio-Based Materials Remains Changing Industrial Landscape Befits MFC Fiber Market Growth

Fact.MR has published a 10-year outlook of the MFC fiber market in the report titled, “MFC Fiber Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking - Global Market Insights 2018 to 2028.” The report covers all the vital facets of the market such as megatrends in the market, market drivers, market challenges and future opportunities. A thorough analysis of regional market performance, supply-demand scenario and associated industry analysis has derived the most credible forecast of the MFC fiber market for the period 2018-2028.

In order to dissert the market scenario prevailing across the chemical sector, Fact.MR has evenly presented a new examination titled MFC Fiber Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking - Global Market Insights 2018 to 2028 to its extensive online repository. With all vital market facets enclosed into this single assessment, readers can learn about different market drivers, opportunities and trends which are likely to influence the overall market space for the MFC Fiber Market in the coming years. In addition, factors such as market size, Y-o-Y growth and revenue share are investigated so as to make this research highly authentic and reliable.

Fact.MR study opines that demand for MFC fibers as a performance enhancer agent is expected to register over 65% of the MFC fiber demand in 2018. As a performance enhancer agent, MFC fibers are used as a rheology modifier, thickening agent and strengthening agent.

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Consumption of MFC fibers is estimated to surpass 5,580 tons, with an impressive 11.3% Y-o-Y growth in 2018 over 2017, according to Fact.MR’s new study. Overall growth of the MFC fiber market can be attributed to,

• Potential applications in the packaging and paper industries


• Government advocacy to develop scale-up production processes of MFC fibers


• Biodegradable nature of fibers complements rising demand for sustainable production solutions

The MFC fiber market report is divided exhaustively studied for multiple market facets and a market structure has been derived. MFC fiber market is segmented on the basis of application and end-use industry. MFC fiber market has been studied for applications including barrier films and performance enhancer. End-user industries of MFC fiber market include paper, packaging, food, paints & coatings, personal care and others.

The market structure of the MFC fiber market also covers regional analysis wherein MFC fiber market is studied for key regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, CIS/Russia, Japan, APEJ and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

A Good Competitive Price Point Helps MFC Fiber Market to Flourish

Microfibrillated cellulose is extracted from plant waste making the raw material cost-effective for the final MFC fiber production. In addition, the MFC fiber marketplace has witnessed a significant evolution in terms of processing and production methods applied.

With the inclusion of new sources, novel pre- and post-treatment and new mechanical processes, a significant optimization has been established in MFC fiber production. With the advanced yet feasible mode of production and easy accessibility of raw materials, the MFC fibers are available at competitive prices suitable for multiple end-use applications.

In the barriers film landscape, MFC fibers hold the potential to replace plastic in the packaging industry. Incorporation of MFC fibers in fiber products deliver greater performance, improved tear resistance and oxygen and moisture barrier. As these are the essential quality sought after by barrier films manufacturers, Fact.MR study shows that demand for MFC fibers in barrier films application registered one third of the global consumption in 2017 and the demand will continue in 2018.

Europe Held over Two-Fifth Share in MFC fiber Market in 2017, North America Followed Suit

Fact.MR study opines that Europe continues to register considerable demand for MFC fibers and held over two-fifth share in the MFC fiber market. Countries in Northwestern Europe are estimated to consume prominent quantities of MFC fibers and account for nearly half the Europe consumption. North America with its significant production as well as consumption of paper, is expected to follow Europe in generating demand for nearly 2000 tons of MFC fibers in 2018.

Well aware of potential industry benefits in the future, manufacturers have developed their proprietary production methods or initiated collaborations with technology savants to meet the large-scale demand for MFC fibers. According to Fact.MR, the MFC fiber marketplace remains a consolidated landscape wherein traditional players continue to strengthen their position in the global marketplace.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape section of the MFC fiber market report provides a dashboard view of the MFC fiber market players. Further, in the company profiles section, the MFC fiber market report thoroughly discusses product offerings, global market presence, revenue share and notable business strategies undertaken by key market players.

Manufacturers in the MFC fiber marketplace are leveraging strategies such as expansion, acquisition and partnership strategies. For instance, in April 2018, Borregaard, a leader in the MFC fiber market partnered with HORN, North America’s leading distributor of specialty ingredients. The partnership is aimed at expanding distribution of Borregaard’s Exilva® MFC fiber in West and Southwest of the U.S.

MFC fiber market players are actively investing in adopting new production technologies to stand out in the marketplace. In October 2018, Stora Enso, another leader in MFC fiber market acquired Cellutech AB, a Swedish cellulose technology company. As Cellutech AB specializes in the production of cellulose, MFC fibers and other wood-based products, the acquisition is expected to aid Stora Enso in achieving its goal of establishing renewable material offerings in place of fossil-based materials.

Another prominent player in the MFC fiber market, Norske Skog partnered with PFI and opened SaugBrugs’ new demonstration plant for MFC fiber. The ongoing partnership focused on the better development of production processes of MFC fiber will enable Norske Skog to produce larger quantities of MFC fibers for the use in multiple applications.

In addition to these players, few of the other profiled players in the MFC fiber market are Daicel FineChem. Ltd., Fibria (Suzano Brazil), SAPPI, FiberLean Technologies Limited, CelluComp Ltd., Zelfo Technologies GmbH, Weidmann Fiber Technology, Nippon Paper, J. RETTENMAIER & Söhne Group and InoFib.

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Ferrous Sulfate Market: Shift in Demand from Water Treatment to Cement Applications

Fact.MR has published a recent report on the ferrous sulfate market for the forecast period of 2018 to 2028, which offers cumulative insights on the captivating trends influencing long-term aspects of the industry. As per the study, demand from the agricultural domain is foreseen to be one of the key influencing factors driving growth of ferrous sulfate market over the forecast timespan. Moreover, the report also reinforces on the fact that surging production of animal livestock will be a prominent influencer boosting the growth of ferrous sulfate market.

Being the backbone of every economy, agriculture continues to witness steady growth worldwide. According to OECD and FAO, agricultural trade is expected to remain resilient to economic downturns. In a bid to cater to the growing demand for agricultural products, it has become imperative to produce maximum yield using compound fertilizers. Against this backdrop, increasing use of ferrous sulfate as a major ingredient in compound fertilizers, has been witnessed, which facilitates development and growth, promoting photosynthesis in plants. In addition, ferrous sulfate in compound fertilizers also reduces the alkalinity of the soil in turn enhancing soil fertility and preventing chlorosis. Ferrous sulfate used in compound fertilizers also ensures maximum absorption of other vital nutrients such as phosphorous and nitrogen. This factor continues to influence the demand for ferrous sulfate worldwide, in turn contributing to its market’s marginal growth.

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Rising Premature Babies Influence Ferrous Sulfate Demand

Ferrous sulfate acts as a brain enhancer and supports development of red blood cells. The demand for ferrous sulfate is likely to remain influenced with its significant application in the therapeutic space where it is used as a preventive measure for anemia caused due to lack of red blood cells, particularly among premature babies. Increasing premature birth rates, especially in developed countries such as the United States, is expected to influence the use of ferrous sulfate in baby nutrition. In the US alone, around 10 percent of babies are born prematurely and rate of preterm birth. Likewise, in the emerging economies such as China and India, steady increase in premature births has become a subject of concern associated with baby nutrition and health. If not properly monitored, every preterm birth could result in stillbirths within the first week of birth. As early born babies lack iron content needed for brain development, the use of ferrous sulfate is likely to witness an upsurge in this application in turn providing potential growth avenues for ferrous sulfate market in the forthcoming years.

The report on ferrous sulfate market has segmented the market in-depth in a bid to include all angles impacting the market growth. The ferrous sulfate market is segmented on the basis of grade, by type, by application and by region. In terms of grade, ferrous sulfate market is categorized into food grade and technical grade. Ferrous sulfate market by type covers assessment on ferrous sulfate monohydrate and ferrous sulfate heptahydrate. By application, ferrous sulfate market is segmented by water treatment, agriculture, pigment, cement, and animal feedstock sectors. The ferrous sulfate market is assessed across key regions of North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), Japan and Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Competitive Landscape

The report on ferrous sulfate market includes detailed assessment on various key companies involved in the manufacturing of ferrous sulfate. Key developments and major facets of ferrous sulfate market players has been included in the competitive landscape section of the report. The ferrous sulfate market report has profiled key companies including but not limited to Kronos Worldwide Inc., Verdesian Life Sciences LLC and Venator Materials PLC.

Key stakeholders and Tier 1 companies in the ferrous sulfate landscape are focusing on increasing their production capacity and investing in research and development of new grades of ferrous sulfate. For instance, Kronos Worldwide Inc., invested US$ 16 Mn, US$ 13 Mn and US$ 20 Mn in research activities in 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively. It aims to invest around US$ 19 Mn by end of 2018 to development higher grades of ferrous sulfate increasing its application scope across end use industries. Companies are also focusing on entering the European micronutrients market. For instance, since 2015, Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, the only company offering ferrous sulfate as PCP (Pest Control Product) provider in Canada (under Canadian PCP Act), is focusing on entering European micronutrients market in a bid to supply ferrous sulfate in the region’s agriculture and feedstock sectors.

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