An uptick in roof installation activity also spurred increases in demand for underlayment.

In the food industry, reducing consumption of virgin plastics in packaging is an increasingly important sustainability target for food brands and packaging suppliers.

Across a range of industries, demand for recycled plastic content in packaging is higher than ever and expected to rise at a rapid 9.1% annual rate to 2.8 billion pounds in 2025.

The global market for ceiling tiles is forecast to grow 4.4% annually to $5.3 billion in 2025, according to our new study.

In recent years, unusually severe summer heat waves have driven spikes in sales of room air conditioners.

The growing popularity of outdoor living is driving consumer interest in materials that can unify indoor-outdoor aesthetics for a seamless transition between spaces. (Think stone patio pavers that match the flooring in an adjoining interior room, or using the same stone tiling in the backsplashes of both indoor and outdoor kitchens.)

Gutter guards are increasingly popular with homeowners looking to prevent gutters from being clogged by fallen leaves, pine needles, and other debris, thereby minimizing the need to periodically clean gutters, which can be a time-consuming and potentially dangerous task.

Dramatically swift improvements in battery technologies have had a major impact on the power lawn and garden equipment market over the last decade, leading to a significant increase in the market share for electric models over engine-driven alternatives.

The global forestry sector has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which produced a reduction in output, declining equipment spending, and severe disruptions to global supply chains.

Our new analysis projects global demand for formulated pesticides to increase 3.4% per year to $94.7 billion in 2025, supported mostly by growth in the dominant agricultural market.