Sales of electronic security products and systems in the US are expected to increase 9.3 percent annually through 2014. Access controls will remain the largest and fastest growing segment, followed by alarms and automotive security. The financial and office/lodging sectors will be the fastest growing markets.

Global demand for light vehicle OEM automotive sensors will advance 11.8 percent annually through 2014. North America will be the fastest growing region, far outpacing the Asia/Pacific and other regions based on a rebounding US market and higher per-vehicle sensor revenues.

Demand for batteries in China will grow 8.5 percent annually through 2013. Growth will be driven by increasing output of battery-powered products and an ongoing shift toward value-added batteries for export. Secondary batteries will grow nearly twice as fast as primary batteries, driven by transportation markets.

US food safety product demand will rise 6.7 percent annually through 2014, driven by food safety concerns and regulations. The food and beverage processing market will remain dominant, led by the beverage segment. Disinfection and diagnostic products will continue as the most common types, while smart labels and tags will see the fastest growth.

Solar energy product demand in China will grow 16.6 percent annually through 2013. Solar thermal collectors will remain the dominant type while photovoltaic modules grow the fastest from a small base. Central-East China will continue as the largest regional market while the Northwest and Southwest lead gains.

The aftermarket for light vehicle components in North America will increase 2.9 percent annually through 2014. Mechanical products will remain the largest category while electronics grow the fastest. The dominant professional service provider segment will outpace the DIY market.

Global nanomaterial demand will rise 21 percent annually through 2013. Health care will surpass electronics as the largest market in value terms by 2013, while the energy market grows the fastest. The US, Western Europe and Japan will remain the largest markets, while demand in China leads gains.

The automotive aftermarket in China will grow 18.3 percent annually through 2014, driven by the country’s expanding and aging stock of light vehicles. Mechanical products will remain the most common types, while electronics grow the fastest. Low-speed vehicles will continue to be a key aftermarket in rural areas.

Demand for industrial controls in China will expand 13 percent annually through 2013. Advanced controls will continue to outpace conventional types, benefiting from their superior precision, reliability, durability and cost-effectiveness. Software and control systems integration services will be the fastest growing segments.

Food safety product demand in China will grow 15 percent annually through 2013. Growth will be driven by ongoing food and beverage output gains, especially processed items, and more focus on food safety and supply chain security. Disinfection products will remain the largest segment while tracking products grow the fastest.