Electronics

• Semiconductor equipment maker ASML is starting operations in India to support the development of a chip fabrication plant by Tata Electronics in Dholera. • The company plans to initially hire between 20 and 30 engineering graduates to staff the new local presence. • This expansion provides the specialized machinery and technical support necessary for India to build its own domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity.

• The global synthetic polypropylene paper market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% through 2035. • Growth is primarily driven by an increased need for durable labels within the electronics and automation sectors. • Asia-Pacific will remain the leading region for production and consumption due to China's role as a manufacturing hub for electronics.

• The global polyester thermal insulation batting market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4% to 6% through 2035. • Growth is driven by increasing thermal management requirements in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. • Major industry participants involved in this market include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Intel, Samsung Electronics, GlobalFoundries, Micron Technology, and ASML.

• The global emulsion-stabilizing dispersants market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2035. • East Asia, specifically China, South Korea, and Taiwan, currently accounts for an estimated 60% to 70% of global consumption. • This growth is driven by the need for high-purity dispersants in semiconductor packaging, conductive inks, and thermal interface materials for electronics.

• The global recycled rigid plastic scrap market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5-7% through 2035. • Asia-Pacific currently leads the industry, holding an estimated 45-50% share of global recycling capacity. • Legislative mandates for recycled content in electronics and electrical equipment are driving market expansion and corporate sustainability commitments.

• The global modified starch sizing compounds market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4-6% through 2035. • Asia-Pacific currently leads the market by accounting for approximately 55-65% of global demand, driven primarily by China, South Korea, and Taiwan. • This growth is fueled by the miniaturization of electronics and an increase in demand for printed electronics.

• The global market for laminated polypropylene FIBCs, which are large industrial bags, is projected to grow through 2035. • The market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. • Growth is driven by capacity additions in the chemical and electronics sectors, specifically semiconductor fabrication and component manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region.

• The hydrolysis stabilizers market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 5% to 7% through 2035. • Growth is driven by rising demand from electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, particularly in Asia-Pacific markets like China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. • This expansion benefits chemical producers such as BASF SE, Dow Inc, and SABIC as industries seek more durable exterior coatings and sustainable, low-VOC formulations.

• The inorganic filler dispersants market is projected to grow through 2035, fueled by increasing demand for electric vehicle thermal management and electronics. • Demand for these materials is rising at an annual pace of 5% to 7%. • Supply constraints, including qualification cycles lasting 12 to 18 months, will likely keep pricing firm for buyers.

• The global epoxy latent catalysts market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2035. • Growth is primarily driven by the rising demand for one-component epoxy systems used in electric vehicle batteries and electronics. • Manufacturers in North America and Europe face a balance of growth from aerospace and wind energy against regulatory hurdles like the REACH chemical safety standards.