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The global caustic soda market was valued at USD 44,959.2 million in 2019 and is expected to grow to USD 55,557.7 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific emerged as the leading region, accounting for 56.23% of the total market share in 2019. Caustic soda serves as a fundamental raw material in the production of various essential products, including plastics, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment additives. It is produced through the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution using technologies such as diaphragm cells or membrane cells. Major end-use industries driving demand for caustic soda include pulp and paper, detergents, alumina, oil and gas, textiles, and chemicals. The increasing demand for caustic soda across diverse industries such as paper & pulp, textiles, chemicals, and water treatment is expected to fuel market expansion globally.

According to Fortune Business Insights, The global flooring market is projected to grow from USD 439.27 billion in 2025 to USD 646.70 billion by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 5.7%. The market was valued at USD 416.56 billion in 2024, with the Asia-Pacific region leading global share at 52.39% that year. The U.S. flooring market is also expected to expand notably, reaching an estimated USD 39.25 billion by 2032. Bullet summary:2024 market value: USD 416.56 billion.Forecast: USD 439.27 billion in 2025 → USD 646.70 billion by 2032.CAGR (2025–2032): 5.7%.2024 regional leader: Asia-Pacific (52.39% market share).U.S. market projection: ~USD 39.25 billion by 2032.Flooring is a material that is applied to a subfloor structure to arrange a walking surface. The flooring products utilized are vinyl tiles, ceramic, carpets, and laminates, delivering a clean, smooth, attractive, and hard surface to the floor. The surging new construction facilities propel market growth.

According to Fortune Business Insights, The global PET packaging market was valued at USD 41.03 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand from USD 42.34 billion in 2024 to USD 66.28 billion by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 5.76% over the forecast period. Europe led the market in 2023, accounting for 30.32% of the global share. In addition, the U.S. PET packaging market is anticipated to witness notable growth, projected to reach USD 12.18 billion by 2032, primarily fueled by the increasing adoption of PET containers in the food and beverage sector. Compared to alternative materials, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) offers superior flexibility and toughness, making it highly suitable for lightweight packaging solutions. This not only reduces raw material consumption but also conserves natural resources. In essence, PET’s outstanding strength-to-weight ratio plays a vital role in enhancing energy efficiency and supporting efforts toward climate change mitigation.

According to Fortune Business Insights, The global blood glucose test strip packaging market size was valued at USD 2.38 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 2.52 billion in 2025 to USD 3.91 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.46% during the forecast period. North America dominated the blood glucose test strip packaging with a market share of 35.71% in 2024. A diabetes test strip is a small disposable strip made of plastic, layered with a biological enzyme and deployed with a diabetes testing device that reacts with glucose in the blood. Hence, its packaging is essential to get accurate outcomes of blood glucose levels. The deployment of desiccant into packaging is impelling the market growth. The best moisture protection is offered by desiccant packaging to test strips owing to its ability to retain dryness.

According to Fortune Business Insights, The global bio-based polypropylene market size was USD 183.5 million in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 255.8 million in 2024 to USD 3,824.1 million by 2032 at a CAGR of 39.9% during the forecast period (2024-2032). Europe dominated the bio-based polypropylene market with a market share of 51.5% in 2023. Bio-based polypropylene (PP) is a polymer compound derived from plants and has balanced properties as standard polypropylene. This polymer is manufactured from materials such as corn, vegetable oils, and sugarcane. This polymer is a sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic polypropylene that is used with other material such as fiberglass for several applications. These applications include injection molding, and films for packaging, textiles.

According to Fortune Business Insights™, the global oleochemicals market size was valued at USD 37.88 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 40.37 billion in 2024 to USD 65.38 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the oleochemicals market with a market share of 48.86% in 2023. Increasing demand for oleochemicals from the food and chemical industries is expected to increase market growth. Demand for biofuels keeping in mind environmental and health concerns is set to drive market growth. Rising demand from several end-use industries is expected to boost market development and offer lucrative opportunities for market growth. Fortune Business Insights™ shares this information in its report titled “Oleochemicals Market, 2024-2032.”

According to Fortune Business Insights, the global secondary packaging market size was valued at USD 501.27 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 519.41 billion in 2024 to USD 720.70 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.18% during the forecast period. Moreover, the secondary packaging market in the U.S. is projected to expand substantially, reaching USD 196.62 billion by 2032. his growth is attributed to the increasing emphasis on branding, product protection, and logistics efficiency across various industries, including e-commerce and retail. North America dominated the secondary packaging market with a market share of 33.48% in 2023. The external packaging of primary packaging is known as secondary packaging. Growing usage of paper & paperboard materials and increased preference for sustainable packaging solutions are fostering market expansion.

According to Fortune Business Insights, The global precious metals market size was USD 306.44 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 323.71 billion in 2024 to USD 501.09 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the precious metals market with a market share of 52.33% in 2023. The global precious metals market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increased demand from both traditional and emerging sectors. Precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium have long been valued for their rarity, economic significance, and intrinsic value. Today, they continue to play a vital role in industries ranging from jewelry and electronics to automotive and renewable energy technologies. Increasing disposable incomes and changing lifestyle choices are a few of the factors driving the market. The demand for these metals is estimated to propel globally for jewelry and investment applications as gold and silver are of prime importance in wedding ceremonies of Southeast Asian countries.