Global roofing demand will grow 3.1 percent annually through 2014. China alone will claim over a third of all new demand, strengthening its position as the largest roofing market in area terms. Concrete tiles will be the fastest growing type based on its dominance in developing Asian nations.

This study analyzes the global solid surface & other cast polymer industry. It presents historical demand data (1999, 2004, 2009) and forecasts for 2014 and 2019 by type (e.g., solid surface, engineered stone, cultured marble), market (e.g., residential & nonresidential countertops, sinks, other building materials), world region (e.g., Asia/Pacific, North America, Western Europe) and major national market. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles industry players.

World demand for protective packaging will rise 7.8 percent per year through 2014. Advances will be stimulated by an upswing in manufacturing activity and the continued proliferation of Internet shopping. The US will remain the largest national market while China grows the fastest.

Global bearing demand will increase 8.5 percent annually through 2014. Unmounted bearings will continue to account for the majority of sales. The Asia/Pacific region will post the strongest gains, led by China. The motor vehicle and machinery markets will remain the largest sources of demand.

Global demand for drywall is forecast to advance 8.4 percent annually through 2014. Over four-fifths of new demand will be attributable to the US and the Asia/Pacific region. The residential market will outpace its nonresidential counterpart. Global building plaster demand will advance 5.3 percent annually.

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.

World specialty silicas demand will rise 6.3 percent annually through 2014, driven by growth in key silica markets such as tires, rubber, chemicals and agricultural products. Precipitated silica will remain the dominant product type and lead gains. The Asia/Pacific region will grow at the fastest pace.

World demand for virgin activated carbon will rise 9.9 percent yearly through 2014. The US is the largest national market and will also pace global growth based on anticipated new federal regulations mandating mercury removal at coal-fired power plants.

Global demand for HVAC equipment will rise 6.2 percent annually through 2014. China will be the fastest growing market and comprise about 40 percent of new growth. Despite a modest outlook initially, US demand will rise 8.1 percent annually. Cooling equipment will continue to outpace heating equipment worldwide.

Global demand for industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning chemicals will rise 4.4 percent annually through 2013. Gains will be fastest in developing countries. The shift toward higher-end formulations with reduced environmental impact will continue, although commodity cleaners will retain their presence.