Chemicals are an integral part of the cosmetic and personal care industry, a wide range of chemicals are consumer across this industry globally.

According to the properties and functions of these chemicals, it is consumed for manufacturing of different types of products such as surfactants, emulsifiers, emollients, and rheology modifiers to name some.

In processing of latter mentioned products, variety of chemical are consumed as raw materials such as tocopherol, dimethicone, parabens, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, and formaldehyde among others, which are some of the most commonly used chemicals across the cosmetics and personal care industry.

The MENA/G.C.C./China cosmetic & personal care ingredient market is projected to grow at a moderate pace registering a CAGR of 5.5% during the review period. Market impetus factors associated with the regional demand for cosmetic & personal care ingredient chemicals in MENA, G.C.C., and China are the bolstering growth of personal care and cosmetic industry in the aforementioned regions.

For instance, China accounts for nearly 10% of revenue generated by the global personal care industry, and is anticipated to exhibit growth rate of ~8% over the forecast period, owing to the factors such as rapid urbanization, rise in disposable income and changing lifestyle of people among others. Also, substantial spending on cosmetics & personal care products in middle east to boost personal care ingredients market.

According to study, per capita spending on cosmetics and personal care products in the Middle East countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, and G.C.C. accounted for nearly USD 171, 335, and 240 respectively in 2015, and it is expected to increase substantially over the forecast period.

Furthermore, the female population in the Middle East accounts for nearly 49-50% of total Middle East population coupled with high level of purchasing power, the woman population in the Middle East region tend to spend hefty sum on cosmetic and personal care products.

However, various regulatory bodies active in the MENA, G.C.C., and China have imposed a stringent framework of regulations and compliance in order to ensure consumer safety. For instance, in 2013 Saudi Arabia Food & Drug Administration (SFDA) banned the use of eight shampoo brands in the market, owing to the presence of carcinogenic Dioxane, thus, hampering the growth of the market.

FIGURE 1 MENA/G.C.C./CHINA COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARE INGREDIENTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2016(%)

Source: MRFR Report

Regional Analysis

Geographically, the cosmetics & personal care ingredients market is fragmented among regions Middle East & North Africa, China and Gulf countries. Among all the regions China is estimated to be largest consumer of cosmetics & personal care ingredients owing to increasing demand of multi-functional ingredients, high demand of anti-aging products, and skin whitening products in cosmetics & personal care market.

In terms of type of cosmetics, the skincare products accounts for nearly 37% market share of the overall China’s Cosmetics & personal care products market, of which, the skin lighting products are the most attractive product among other products growing at a rapid pace registering double digit growth rate.

Thus, subsequent demand and healthy growth of cosmetics & personal care market in China has witnessed substantial demand for cosmetic chemicals in the region placing China as the top consumer and producer of cosmetic grade chemicals.

The Saudisation programme aimed at replacing the foreign workforce in Saudi Arabia by the Saudi nationals to eradicate unemployment from the country has led to more Saudi men joining the workforce. Thus, the increasing Saudi men in the workforce coupled with substantial spending on male centric grooming products will witness increasing demand for male centric cosmetics.

Segmentation

MENA/G.C.C./China Cosmetic & personal care ingredients market is majorly segmented on the basis of Type, End Use and Region. On Basis of Type, MENA/G.C.C./China cosmetic & personal care ingredients market is segmented into tocopherol, dimethicone, parabens, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, formaldehyde, benzones, isopropyls, glycerols, others.

Based on end use, cosmetic & personal care ingredients is segmented into skincare, hair care, bath & shower, colour cosmetics, fragrance, others. Based on region market is divided into Middle East & North Africa, China and Gulf Countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and UAE.

Key Players

Key players of the MENA/G.C.C./China Cosmetic & personal care ingredients market are Sabic, Artec Chemical Company Limited, Dongming Jujin Chemical Co., Ltd., Ittihad International Chemicals Trading LLC (IICT), Reza Chemical Industries (RCI) (REZA Investment Company Ltd.), Chemanol and DOGOIDE Group among others.

Geographic Analysis

The report covers brief analysis of geographical region such as:

• Middle East & North Africa

o Turkey

o Israel

o North Africa

o Rest of MENA

• G.C.C.

o Saudi Arabia

o Kuwait

o Oman

o Qatar

o Bahrain

o UAE

• China

Key Findings

MENA/G.C.C./China cosmetic & personal care ingredients market is projected to reach USD 2,209.5 million in 2023 with a CAGR of 5.5%. China accounted for largest share due to easy availability of raw material, lower labor cost and increasing per capita spending on the cosmetics and personal care products in the country, increasing demand of multifunctional products leading to specialty ingredients demand boost.

China dominated the market accounting for 66% value share, followed by MENA and G.C.C. China is the fastest growing region in cosmetic & personal care ingredient chemicals market registering a CAGR of 5.89% during the review period.

Formaldehyde as an ingredient accounted for the largest market share in 2016 and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period owing to its usage as preservatives and additives in personal care & cosmetic products.

Intended Audience

• Cosmetics & Personal Care manufacturers
• Traders and distributors of Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Production Process industries
• Potential investors
• Raw material suppliers
• Nationalized laboratory
DC –Description
• D alpha tocopherol
• Dimethicone lotion
• Dimethicone silicone
• Titanium oxide powder
• Titanium sunscreen
• Personal care products
• Formalin solution
• Organic sunscreen

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According to research, the global automotive elastomers market is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing demand for both passenger and commercial vehicles is expected to drive the global market growth. Stringent emission regulations and resulting demand for light-weight materials is expected to drive the market growth. The global automotive elastomers market has been classified on the basis of type, application, and vehicle type. By type, the thermoset elastomers (TSE) segment was the largest and was valued at USD 18,776.8 million in 2017, owing to TSE’s versatility and growing demand for highly durable and thermally resistant automotive rubber. However, the thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.51% in the following years due to its increasing application in interior components for aesthetic appeal. Based on application, the tire segment accounted for the largest market share of 61.39% in 2017 due to the growing consumption of natural and synthetic elastomers for tire manufacturing. The interior components segment is projected to register the highest CAGR of 5.61% during the forecast period owing to the growing demand for airbags, hoses, and seals, among others. On the basis of vehicle type, the passenger vehicles segment held the largest market share in 2017. Additionally, it is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.46% in the following years due to the growing demand for the product from passenger cars to increase fuel efficiency by reducing weight. Ongoing research to innovate different grades of automotive elastomers is expected to provide lucrative opportunities to the market players.

However, fluctuating raw material prices is expected to hamper the automotive elastomers market growth.

The global market for automotive elastomers is projected to reach USD 45,618.2 million by 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a healthy CAGR of 5.41% during the forecast period.
Regional Analysis
The global automotive elastomers market has been analyzed across five key regions, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Asia-Pacific dominated the automotive elastomers market in 2017 and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.60% during the review period, owing to the proliferating automobile industry, consumer preference for passenger vehicles, and rapid urbanization. China held the largest market share of nearly 50% in 2017 due to favorable government initiatives, rising purchasing power, and increasing standards of living. The European market accounted for a significant share which was valued at USD 6,639.9 million in 2017 owing to the strong automotive hub and stringent emission regulations. Germany is the major contributor and is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 5.70% during the assessment period, owing to the rising focus on research and development facilities in the field of natural rubber. In addition to this, large automobile companies, such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, register a surging demand for automotive elastomers in Germany. The North American market accounted for a considerable share in 2017 due to the increasing demand for lightweight vehicles and growing research to develop different advanced grades of elastomers. The US is the leading country in the region and the US market was valued at USD 3,981.3 million in 2017 owing to the presence of major automobile manufacturing companies, such as General Motors, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Nissan Motor Company. The Latin America and the Middle East & Africa markets held a small market share in 2017 and are projected to grow at healthy CAGRs during the forecast period.
Segmentation
The global automotive elastomers market has been segmented on the basis of type, application, vehicle type, and region.
Based on type, the global automotive elastomers market has been bifurcated into thermoset elastomers (TSE) and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). The thermoset elastomers segment has been further categorized into natural rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, polybutadiene rubber, and others. The thermoplastic elastomers segment has been classified into styrene block copolymer, thermoplastic olefins, thermoplastic vulcanizates, and others.
By application, the global automotive elastomers market has been divided into tire, interior components, and exterior components. The interior components segment has been segmented into airbags, hoses & seals, breaks & suspensions, and others. The exterior components segment has been divided into front end body panel, bumper fascia, and others.
On the basis of vehicle type, the global automotive elastomers market has been segmented into passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles (LCV), medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M/HCV), and others.
The global automotive elastomers market has been studied across five key regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Key Players
Some of the key players operating in the global automotive elastomers market are BASF SE (Germany), DowDuPont, Inc. (US), Exxon Mobil Corporation. (US), LG Chem (South Korea), JSR Corporation (Japan), ARLANXEO (The Netherlands), Teknor Apex (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Mitsui Chemicals, Inc (Japan), Versalis S.p.A. (Italy), KURARAY CO., LTD. (Japan), PJSC “Nizhnekamskneftekhim” (Russia), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), Solvay (Belgium), and KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).
Geographic Analysis
The report covers a brief analysis of geographical region such as:
• North America
o US
o Canada
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Russia
o France
o Spain
o Italy
o Poland
o Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
o China
o India
o Japan
o Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
o Brazil
o Mexico
o Argentina
o Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
o Turkey
o UAE
o Saudi Arabia
o Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Key Findings
• Global automotive elastomers market was valued at USD 33,259.7 million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 45,618.2 million by 2023 at a CAGR of 5.41%.
• Asia-Pacific was the largest market and was valued at USD 18,327.3 million in 2017, expanding at a robust CAGR of 5.60%.
• As per the analysis, China was the leading market and was valued at USD 9,179.2 million in 2017 and is projected to grow at a remarkable CAGR of 5.78% during the forecast period.
• Based on type, the thermoset elastomers segment dominated the global automotive elastomers market with a robust CAGR of 5.32%.
• On the basis of the application, the tire segment dominated the global market in 2017, with significant market shares and grew at a moderate CAGR of 5.39%.
• By vehicle type, the passenger vehicles held the largest market share and are projected to register the highest CAGR of 5.46% during the assessment period.
• Asia-Pacific is to be the highly focused market for key industry participants over the coming years. Favorable government policies, increasing industrial investment, industrial automation, and expansion have increased the importance of automotive elastomers in this region among the industry players.
Intended Audience
• Automotive elastomers manufacturers
• Raw material suppliers
• Traders and distributors of natural rubber
• Potential investors
• Government bodies
• Research organizations
DC –Description
• lightweight automobiles
• hoses & gaskets
• natural rubber
• elastomers
• styrene butadiene rubber
• sealants
• styrene block copolymer
• thermoplastic vulcanizates

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