What’s Hot in the Chemicals, Materials & Food
Industry
Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges Through the Eyes of the Key Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges Through the Eyes of the Key Participants in the Chemicals, Materials & Food IndustryParticipants in the Chemicals, Materials & Food Industry
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Chemicals, Materials and FoodWhat Participants see as Hot Topics and why?
• With buildings representing one of the biggest energy consumers, governments around the world have started
focusing on more energy efficient buildings in order to achieve their respective carbon emissions reduction andenergy efficiency goals. For example buildings account for 42% of the EU’s final energy consumption and forabout 35% of all greenhouse gas emissions. The growth of “green” and “net-zero energy” buildings will drive theneed for sustainable insulation systems and materials. The massive growth in emerging markets, buildingrenovation in Europe and the evolving standards in the U.S will be amongst the major driving forces behind the
growth of materials for energy efficient buildings.
• As energy performance requirements increases in each country, systems incorporating high performanceinsulation materials will manifest more growth. Manufacturers providing end-to-end solutions will offer maximumvalue to the customers when compared to suppliers providing stand alone solutions for these markets.
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• Construction chemical suppliers are focusing on strengthening their relationships with contractors and architects,working in tandem with them to identify cost-effective options within their portfolio rather than pushing theirproducts uni-directionally into the market.
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• Growth in end applications such as food, medical, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods will drive thegrowth of the flexible packaging market. The development of new packaging technologies and products will alsoaid the growth of these applications.
• The increased focus on sustainability will continue to be a major trend in the packaging industry, which supportsthe adoption of materials from renewable sources. Changing consumer lifestyles and increasing dependency onprocessed, packed, and pre-cooked food are the major drivers for flexible packaging in food and beverage
applications, which is the largest end segment application.
Contents
Section Slide Number
What’s Hot in 2013 5
• Key Perspectives on Growth in the Chemicals, Materials & Food Industry in 2013 6
• Market Highlights for 2013 7
• Chemicals, Materials & Food—What Participants See as Hot Topics in 2013 8
• Chemicals, Materials & Food—Convergence with Other Industries 13
• Global Hot Spots in the Chemicals, Materials & Food Industry 14
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• Four Big Predictions for 2013 15
• Chemicals, Materials & Food—The Link to All Sectors 16
The Frost & Sullivan Story 18
What’s Hot in 2013
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Key Perspectives on Growth in the Chemicals, Materials & Food Industry for 2013
2Food-related markets including processing, packaging, logistics, and antimicrobial additives represent the key growth drivers in this industry.
3
Materials and chemicals that support and promote clean and sustainable energy technologies and energy efficiency are on the
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Shale gas is already having a significant impact
intensify in 2013.
Shale gas is already having a significant impact on a number of industries as an energy source, fuel, and potential feedstock and this will intensify in 2013.
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as production and consumption hot spots.
In terms of emerging markets, BRIC is leading the developments, but Turkey and Southeast Asia countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia are strengthening their global position as production and consumption hot spots.
3 technologies and energy efficiency are on the top of the agenda of stakeholders across the value chain.
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The 5 key industries tracked by chemicals, materials & food are construction & utilities, transportation, foods and beverage, personal protective equipment, and food, drug, and cosmetics.
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Market Highlights for 2013
• The food, mobility, and construction markets were in the core of developments for 2012, exhibiting growth overall and driven
by the emerging economies. The pattern in 2013 is not so different from last year.
• Renewable energy applications, especially offshore wind turbines and photovoltaics, continue to present healthy growth
opportunities in developed markets such as Europe and the United States. In addition, materials for energy efficient
buildings in the form of complete solutions, such as exterior insulating finishing systems (EIFS) and structural insulated
panels (SIPs), will also present significant growth.
• Targeted consolidation in the chemicals and materials industry continues as the theme of recent years but the number of
closed deals will be smaller due to the continued widespread lack of available cash. The continuing uncertain economic
situation in the eurozone and the high US government debt continues to undermine the speed of the macroeconomic
Key Market Highlights
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recovery of markets and the level of investment available.
• Shale gas, primarily in the United States, has consolidated its role as the industry game changer and the lift of the ban on
shale gas fracking from the UK government signifies a change, in general, in the European political volition about further
exploring the dynamics of this market.
• Indian demand for active pharmaceutical ingredients and personal care products reflects the improvement in healthcare and
the growing spending power of an affluent middle-class. End-user industries, such as automotive production and
construction, will also exhibit growth.
• China's development of green technology will continue to draw in strong chemicals investment in photovoltaics and even for
technologies such as electric vehicles. Brazil continues to become a major centre of supply for biobased feedstocks and
market opportunities including crop protection chemicals, plant health improvement agents, and nutricosmetics.
• Massive developments in crops used as biofeedstock for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. Lignin will
become a critical area of development.
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Chemicals, Materials & Food—What Participants See as Hot Topics in 2013
Rank Market Topic % of Respondents Nominating as Hottest Topic
1 Food Processing Sector Growth Opportunities 60%
2 Materials Market for Energy-efficient Buildings 46%
3 Construction Chemicals 46%
4The Impact of Globalisation Mega Trend on the Automotive Materials Sector
46%
5 Flexible Packaging 42%
6 Mega Trends for Agrochemicals and FDC 40%
Chemicals, Materials & Food: Identification of Hot Topics, Europe, 2013
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6 Mega Trends for Agrochemicals and FDC 40%
7 Engineering Plastics Market 36%
8 Lighweighting 36%
9 Antimicrobial Additives for Food and Beverage vs. Packaging Solutions 36%
10 Explosive Growth in the Animal Feed Market 36%
11 Changing Dynamics in the Food and Beverage Logistics 35%
12 Food and Beverage Processing Equipment 35%
13 Photovoltaic Chemicals and Materials 34%
14 PPE Distribution 33%
15 Battery Materials Markets for Electric Vehicles (EV) 32%
. Source: Frost & Sullivan
Chemicals, Materials & Food—What Participants See as Hot Technology Topics in 2013
Rank Market Topic % of Respondents Nominating as Hottest Topic
1 Clean and Green Environment Technology Cluster 41%
2 Sustainable Energy Technology Cluster 36%
3 Sensors and Controls Technology Cluster 31%
4 ICT Technology Cluster 24%
5 Materials and Coatings Technology Cluster 22%
6 Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Technology Cluster 22%
Technical Insights: Identification of Chemicals, Materials & Food Hot Topics, Europe, 2013
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7 Health and Wellness Technology Cluster 20%
8 Medical Devices and Imaging Technology Cluster 18%
9 Microelectronics Technology Cluster 13%
The highlighted clusters illustrate the direct relationship to the chemicals, materials and food sectors and the high ranking each received from respondents across the industries. Renewable systems are still high in the technology agenda of the stakeholders followed by a rejuvenation in the various coatings application markets
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Chemicals, Materials & Food—Convergence with Other Industries
Key Industries Tracked in Addition to Company’s Core Markets, Europe, 2013
Industry Cross-interest 1 Cross-interest 2 Cross-interest 3 n
A&D ICT 39% A&T 26% EPS 20% 111
A&T EPS 25% ICT 24% EBT 9% 282
CMF EPS 37% A&T 36% EBT 27% 167
EPS EBT 24% A&T 20% IPC 18% 180
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A&D = Aerospace & Defence
A&T = Automotive & Transportation
CMF = Chemicals, Materials & Food
EPS = Energy & Power Supplies
EBT = Environment & Building Technologies
HC = Healthcare
IPC = Industry & Process Control
ICT = Information & Communication Technology
M&I = Measurement & Instrumentation
EPS EBT 24% A&T 20% IPC 18%
EBT EPS 44% ICT 26% CMF 21% 57
HC ICT 18% CMF 15% M&I 8% 238
IPC EPS 42% A&T 26% CMF 26% 78
ICT HC 23% A&T 19% EPS 19% 371
M&I A&T 42% EPS 38% IPC 38% 26
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Interest in Mega Trends
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EPS
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A&D = Aerospace & Defence
A&T = Automotive & Transportation
CMF = Chemicals, Materials & Food
EPS = Energy & Power Supplies
EBT = Environment & Building Technologies
HC = Healthcare
IPC = Industry & Process Control
ICT = Information & Communication Technology
M&I = Measurement & Instrumentation
Note: All figures are rounded. The base year is 2013. Source: Frost & Sullivan
The strongest interest can be identified in CMF with 81%, 8% above the overall average.
Ranking of Mega Trends—Variation by Industry
New Business Models: Value
for Many
Future of Mobility
Social Trends
Beyond BRIC: The Next Game
Changers
Connectivity and Convergence
Future Infrastructure
Development
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Overall A&D A&T CMF EPS EBT HC IPC ICT M&I
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Development
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Health, Wellness, and Well-
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A&D = Aerospace & Defence
A&T = Automotive & Transportation
CMF = Chemicals, Materials & Food
EPS = Energy & Power Supplies
EBT = Environment & Building Technologies
HC = Healthcare
IPC = Industry & Process Control
ICT = Information & Communication Technology
M&I = Measurement & Instrumentation
Note: All figures are rounded. The base year is 2013. Source: Frost & Sullivan
Chemicals, Materials & Food—Convergence with other Industries
Key Areas of Technology Convergence
Construction& Utilities
Transportation
Lightweight Materials, Composite
Materials, Advanced
Coatings, Functional Fluids, Fuel &
Lubricant
Additives, Adhesives, Electric
High Speed Rail
Infrastructure
Low Carbon
Economy
Water &
Wastewater
Treatment,
Green Materials,
Geotextiles
Personal Well-
being
Antimicrobial
Coatings, Bioci
des for Water
Treatment
Materials &
Batteries for
EV
Smart
Grid, Photovoltai
c, Oilfield
Chemicals
Solar
Thermal, Wind
Energy, Shale
Gas
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Food, Drug & Cosmetics
Food &Beverage
Automotive &Transportation
Aerospace &Defence
Healthcare Environment & Building Technologies
Chemicals and Materials
PPE
Additives, Adhesives, Electric
Vehicles, Catalysts
Bioplastics for
Packaging
Excipients, Plasti
cs for Medical
Devices
Nutricosmetics &
Nutraceuticals, M
ultifunctional &
Natural Active
Ingredients, Func
tional Foods
Energy & Power Supplies
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Chemicals, Materials & Food Industry—Global Hot Spots
Chemicals, Materials and Food Markets: Global Hot Spots & Hot Markets, Global, 2013
• Shale gas is on the top of the
agenda as an energy
source, fuel, and feedstock, but also
as an outlet market for relevant
chemicals.
• Industry consolidation to continue.
• Other hot markets include materials
for energy efficient
buildings, materials for
automotive, adhesives and sealants
in healthcare, and eye health
solutions.
Russia
EuropeNorth America
China
• Russia presents significant
opportunities across
sectors, especially in crop
protection, construction, water
treatment, public transport, and
PPE.
• Manufacturing and consuming hub
• Continuous increase per capita
usage of chemicals
• Increasing competency in R&D and
high-value added products
• Growth opportunities driven by new
infrastructure, Mega Cities and
mobility.• Vast supply of feedstock and strategic alliances with American
• Need for prevention and better general health drives the
nutricosmetics market and increasing private healthcare.
,expenditure drives the market for plastics in medical devices
• Materials for energy efficient buildings and the smart grid
infrastructure will exhibit growth.
• Lightweight materials and composites in transportation are
key markets with high speed rail in the epicentre.
• Economic contraction continues affecting the Southern
European countries.
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The Middle East
AfricaLatin America
APACIndia
China
• Emerging oil and gas market
opportunities
• Infrastructure development
and construction
• Chemicals & materials for
water & agriculture
• Latin American hub for bioethanol and exports
to neighbouring nations
• Hot spot for biobased feedstocks, and
biofertilisers and biopesticides key growing
markets
• Increasing focus in mining and oil and gas
exploration, as well on engineering plastics
• Brazil is construction hot spot until 2016
(World Cup and Olympic Games).
• High population and development needs across all
sectors: transportation, construction, infrastructure,
sanitation, healthcare, food
• Highly skilled labour and low costs – attractive
market for partnerships
• Growing affluent middle-class with spending power
for personal care
mobility.
• Large population base and low
costs with increasing per capita
spending power
• Hot markets include high speed
rail, public transport, crop
protection chemicals, personal
care, mining, and construction.
• Vast supply of feedstock and strategic alliances with American
and European companies
• Construction growth resumes with opportunities for concrete
admixtures, hot melts, and geotextiles.
• Military coatings, materials for public transport, and plant health
improvement agents complete the diverse hot markets.
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Four Big Predictions for 2013
2
Lightweight materials and specifically composites continue to strengthen
their presence and uptake in the transportation sector, including
automotive, aviation, marine, and high speed rail and will result in high
demands for innovative chemicals and materials.
12013 will continue to be the year of “green” technology routes and
products, especially lignin and bio-feedstock.
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3Industry consolidation to continue with mega acquisitions, 8 companies
from the top 120 global chemicals companies headquartered in US and
Europe are potential targets.
4Eye health solutions, brain and cognitive health food, women’s health
ingredients, and bone and joint health will be the high growth sectors in
Food and Beverages together with processing equipment.
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Chemicals, Materials & Food—The Link to All Sectors
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