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Potential Risks and Side Effects may Drive Consumers Away from Smoking Cessation Products

2020-02-17 13:29:03 | Business

The global smoking cessation products market study presents an all in all compilation of the historical, current and future outlook of the market as well as the factors responsible for such a growth. With SWOT analysis, the business study highlights the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of each smoking cessation products market player in a comprehensive way. Further, the smoking cessation products market report emphasizes the adoption pattern of the smoking cessation products market across various industries.


According to the latest study published by Fact.MR, the smoking cessation products market is expected to witness impressive a 12% y-o-y volume growth in 2018 0ver 2017. The study analyzes macro and microeconomic factors that facilitate the recent developments in the smoking cessation products market, to predict future prospects of the market. Ongoing anti-tobacco movements and increasing sales of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as a smoking cessation product are key drivers for the smoking cessation products market, according to Fact.MR.


The smoking cessation products market report highlights the following players:



  • Johnson & Johnson Inc.

  • GlaxoSmithKline plc

  • Pfizer, Inc

  • Perrigo Company plc

  • Cipla Ltd.

  • ITC Limited

  • Reynolds American Inc

  • Imperial tobacco ltd.

  • Fertin Pharma

  • Alkalon A/S


The smoking cessation products market report examines the operating pattern of each player – new product launches, partnerships, and acquisitions – has been examined in detail.


Important regions covered in the smoking cessation products market report include:



  • North America

  • Latin America

  • Europe

  • APAC

  • MEA


The smoking cessation products market report takes into consideration the following segments by product type:



  • Gum

  • Patches

  • Lozenges

  • Inhaler

  • Nasal Spray


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E-cigarettes – the Most Commonly Used Smoking Cessation Product is Witnessing Burgeoning Demand


Despite the ongoing controversies about benefits and hazards of e-cigarettes, most consumers are preferring to adopt e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation product. The recent rise in sales of e-cigarettes is mainly attributed to the rise in its demand among young-adult smokers.


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the ‘2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS)’, which finds that e-cigarettes are the most popular smoking cessation product among high school students in the U.S. The 2018 NYTS revealed that use of e-cigarettes among high school students increased by whopping 78% during 2011-2018. The adolescent population is resorting to e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation product over its other types, and its reasons may be traced back to the USB flash drive-like shape and the availability of interesting flavors of e-cigarettes.


The persistent popularity of e-cigarettes is making a significant impact on imperative business strategies of smoking cessation products market players. Manufacturers in the smoking cessation products market, such as British American Tobacco plc and Imperial Brands PLC, are planning to boost investments in their e-cigarette facilities to envisage incremental growth in smoking cessation products market in coming years.


The smoking cessation products market report contain the following end uses:



  • Hospital Pharmacies

  • Drug Stores

  • Retail Stores

  • Online Stores


The smoking cessation products market report offers a plethora of insights which include:



  • Changing consumption pattern among individuals globally.

  • Historical and future progress of the global smoking cessation products market.

  • Region-wise and country-wise segmentation of the smoking cessation products market to understand the revenue, and growth lookout in these areas.

  • Accurate Year-on-Year growth of the global smoking cessation products market.

  • Important trends, including proprietary technologies, ecological conservation, and globalization affecting the global smoking cessation products market.


Developed Regions Account for Over 80% Revenue Share in the Smoking Cessation Products Market


Though smoking cessation products are ubiquitous across the globe, the regional markets for smoking cessation products in North America and Europe are the most lucrative markets for stakeholders, according to the Fact.MR study. The study finds that manufacturers in smoking cessation products markets in the U.S. and Europe fathom that tobacco smoking has reached epidemic proportions in these regions, which is reflected in the recent developments in their vital strategies.


Growing demand for smoking cessation products in North America and Europe can be underpinned by the alarming rise in adoption of tobacco products, especially across a young-adult demographic in these regions. According to a survey on Adult Smoking Habits in the UK: 2017, people aged 25 to 34 years had the largest proportion of current smokers in the UK. In the U.S., over 38 million adults smoked cigarettes in 2016 and the largest increase in quitting was among a young-adult demographic in the country, according to the CDC.


To capitalize on the increased willingness of the millennial population in developed countries in North America and Europe, leading manufacturers in the smoking cessation products market are likely to concentrate most of their efforts into these regions in the foreseeable future.


The Fact.MR report assesses the smoking cessation products market growth for the period 2018-2028 to find that it is envisaged to grow at a10.8% volume CAGR through 2028.


The smoking cessation products market report answers important questions which include:



  • Which regulatory authorities have granted approval to the application of smoking cessation products market in retail industry?

  • How will the global smoking cessation products market grow over the forecast period?

  • Which end use industry is set to become the leading consumer of smoking cessation products market by 2028?

  • What manufacturing techniques are involved in the production of the smoking cessation products market?

  • Which regions are the smoking cessation products market players targeting to channelize their production portfolio?


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Automotive Fuel Injection System Market Key Trends in Terms of Volume and Value 2018-2027

2020-02-17 12:23:19 | Business

The detailed research report on the global automotive fuel injection system market focuses on the macro as well as microeconomic factors that are helping its development. The report also concentrates on the regulatory framework that is shaping the future of the global market. Furthermore, the research report also makes not of the existing as well as prevailing pricing structure, emerging areas of applications, and imminent investment opportunities in the global market. The report also offers an in-depth analysis of how the projected growth factors will shape the market dynamics in the coming years of the forecast period. Moreover, it also gives meaningful as well as actionable insights on the key trends that are developing the current market scenario and which will be lucrative for the future of the global automotive fuel injection system market.


The research report on the global automotive fuel injection system market also provides an in-detailed analysis of the overall vendor landscape. The report analyzes the key marketing and promotional strategies adopted by the leading companies in the global market. Furthermore, it takes into consideration the existing development, past events, and recent trends to provide a strong and unbiased opinion on the future direction in which these leading companies will be heading into. To back its opinion, the research report covers all the factors and events such as mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. It also analyzes the entry barriers and overall intensity of the competition in the global automotive fuel injection system market. Some of the key players mentioned in the research report are



  • Robert Bosch GmbH

  • Denso Corporation

  • Delphi Technologies PLC

  • Continental AG

  • Federal-Mogul Corporation

  • Edelbrock LLC

  • Woodward, Inc

  • Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd

  • Kinsler Fuel Injection


The research report also offers a great insight on the working dynamics of individual segment of the global automotive fuel injection system market. The research report covers the business growth opportunities for the following technology segments:



  • Gasoline Port Injection

  • Gasoline Direct Injection

  • Diesel Direct Injection


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In terms of type of vehicles, the global automotive fuel injection system market can be segmented into:



  • Compact

  • Midsize

  • Luxury

  • SUV

  • LCV

  • HCV


Automotive fuel injection system market is proliferating at an unwavering rate, finds a recent research study by Fact.MR. The growth of automotive fuel injection system market is likely to be driven by a pool of pacesetters, ranging from rising environmental regulations to concerns revolving around optimal fuel utilization. The consequent requirement for passenger cars has also been identified as one of the key demand generating factors pushing adoption of fuel injection systems. According to the research report by Fact.MR, the volume sales of automotive fuel injection system is anticipated to approach 101,131,418 units by 2018-end, up from 98,433,519 units in 2017.


High Fuel Efficiency and No Compromise with Engine Performance- Key USP of Automotive Fuel Injection Systems


The Fact.MR study opines that the sales of automotive fuel injection system is likely to register a significant leap in the upcoming years, driven by rising need for regulation of the air/fuel ratio. The competency of fuel injection systems to upgrade fuel efficiency without compromising with the engine performance is one of the key USPs spurring sales of automotive fuel injection system.


 “Gravitation toward fuel-efficient vehicles in tandem with strict regulatory framework is expected to encourage the adoption of advanced automotive fuel injection system facilitating superior engine performance and optimal fuel utilization “, Senior Analyst, Fact.MR


The rising demand for personal conveyance is predominantly pushing the adoption of compact vehicles across urban as well as sub-urban areas. Demand for fuel injection system for compact vehicles is gaining tailwinds from the ubiquitous vigor of compact vehicles, with volume sales approaching 32,631,289 units by 2018-end.


According to the report, gasoline port injection is gaining immense traction as one of the highly viable technologies, followed by gasoline direct injection and diesel direct injection. The competency of gasoline port injection to offer significant cost advantages coupled by operating at a simple strategy is fostering the popularity of this technology amid the customer market place.


To provide an in-detailed analysis of the potential opportunities, the research report takes into consideration of the several growth factors across different regional segments. The important geographical segments of the global automotive fuel injection system market are as follows:



  • North America

  • Latin America

  • Europe

  • Japan

  • APEJ

  • MEA


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Vegan Baking Ingredients Market Sales Underpinned by Innovation in Ingredients Manufacturing

2020-02-14 19:17:23 | Business

The detailed research report on the global vegan baking ingredients market focuses on the macro as well as microeconomic factors that are helping its development. The report also concentrates on the regulatory framework that is shaping the future of the global market. Furthermore, the research report also makes not of the existing as well as prevailing pricing structure, emerging areas of applications, and imminent investment opportunities in the global market. The report also offers an in-depth analysis of how the projected growth factors will shape the market dynamics in the coming years of the forecast period. Moreover, it also gives meaningful as well as actionable insights on the key trends that are developing the current market scenario and which will be lucrative for the future of the global vegan baking ingredients market.


The research report on the global vegan baking ingredients market also provides an in-detailed analysis of the overall vendor landscape. The report analyzes the key marketing and promotional strategies adopted by the leading companies in the global market. Furthermore, it takes into consideration the existing development, past events, and recent trends to provide a strong and unbiased opinion on the future direction in which these leading companies will be heading into. To back its opinion, the research report covers all the factors and events such as mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. It also analyzes the entry barriers and overall intensity of the competition in the global vegan baking ingredients market. Some of the key players mentioned in the research report are



  • Dawn Food Products

  • Lallemand Inc.

  • Döhler Group

  • DuPont

  • Bakels

  • Kerry

  • Ingredion

  • Cargill Inc.

  • BASF SE


The research report also offers a great insight on the working dynamics of individual segment of the global vegan baking ingredients market. The research report covers the business growth opportunities for the following vital application segments:



  • Bread

  • Biscuits & Cookies

  • Cakes & Pastries

  • Rolls & pies

  • Buns


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In terms of type of product, the global vegan baking ingredients market can be segmented into:



  • Emulsifiers

  • Leavening Agents

  • Enzymes

  • Baking Powder and Mixes

  • Vegetable Oils

  • Colors & Flavors

  • Raising Agents

  • Starch


Demand for Vegan Baking Ingredients in Production of Bread Remains Robust


The consumption of bread has been gradually reducing in recent times with the advent of associated health problems such as increased blood sugar level, indigestibility, and obesity. Consequently, consumers are seeking healthy, gluten-free alternatives for bread which is prompting bakeries to foray into production of vegan bread. For instance, Pompadour, a bakery chain in Japan launched its new vegan curry bread manufactured using clean and organic ingredients.


Additionally, both brick & mortar and online retail stores are adding multiple variants of vegan bread to their portfolios to capitalize on the surge in demand with some stores launching their own proprietary vegan bread products. Trader Joe’s, a chain of grocery stores in the USA, recently rolled out vegan banana bread loaf across its stores. While certain stores are foraying into manufacturing their own vegan bread products, other supermarkets such as Waitrose are assigning dedicated sections to vegan products providing an extensive network for their distribution.


Surge in the demand for vegan products is also prompting food chains to expand their vegan product offerings. A Starbucks outlet in South Korea recently expanded its vegan product offerings with the addition of vegan focaccia bread to its menu. As competition in the vegan food market intensifies, manufacturers are focusing on the production of innovative offerings. For instance, Artisan Bread Organic, a leading producer of vegan products in the UK, recently launched a new vegan burger range with the company claiming its products to be completely vegan. Approximately 11000 tons of vegan baking ingredients were sold for bread production in 2018, according to the study.


To provide an in-detailed analysis of the potential opportunities, the research report takes into consideration of the several growth factors across different regional segments. The important geographical segments of the global vegan baking ingredients market are as follows:



  • North America

  • Latin America

  • Europe

  • MEA

  • East Asia

  • South Asia

  • Oceania


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Dipentaerythritol Market to Record a Volume CAGR of 3.0% through 2027

2020-02-14 18:58:38 | Business

According to a recent Fact.MR study, the dipentaerythritol market witnessed a volume sales of nearly 40 thousand tons in 2018, and is envisaged to record 2.8% Y-o-Y growth in 2019. Aspects influencing growth of the dipentaerythritol market range from traditional use of this chemical byproduct in paints & coatings and explosives manufacturing, to the advent of innovative application areas such as therapeutics and marine coatings.


The study expected APEJ to hold a sizeable share of the overall dipentaerythritol volume sales, attributed in part to shifting production facilities from EU and North America to emerging economies of Asia. In addition, China has been one of the leading producers of dipentaerythritol, however fast growth has translated into a phase of overcapacity. This has resulted in intensified competition in line with narrowing profit margins among dipentaerythritol producers in the country.


After reading the dipentaerythritol market report, readers get insight into:



  • Major drivers and restraining factors, opportunities and challenges, and the competitive landscape

  • New, promising avenues in key regions

  • New revenue streams for all players in emerging markets

  • Focus and changing role of various regulatory agencies in bolstering new opportunities in various regions

  • Demand and uptake patterns in key industries of the dipentaerythritol market

  • New research and development projects in new technologies in key regional markets

  • Changing revenue share and size of key product segments during the forecast period

  • Technologies and business models with disruptive potential


The dipentaerythritol market report offers assessment of prevailing opportunities in various regions and evaluates their shares of revenue by the end of different years of the assessment period. Key regions covered comprise:



  • North America (U.S., Canada)

  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico)

  • Europe (Germany, France)

  • APEJ (India, China)

  • MEA (Turkey, South Africa)


The evaluation of the competitive landscape in the dipentaerythritol market covers the profile of the following top players:



  • Ercros S.A.

  • Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd.

  • Merck KGaA

  • Henan Tianfu Chemical Co. Ltd

  • Alder S.p.A

  • Watson International Ltd

  • BOC Sciences

  • Kanoria Chemicals & Industries

  • TCI Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd.

  • IGM Resins B.V.

  • Puyang Yongan Chemical Co., Ltd

  • Samyang Chemical Corporation

  • Jiangsu World Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.


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Industrial Grade Dipentaerythritol Remains Sought-After


Dipentaerythritol variants usually come in two purity grades, namely, industrial and technical, as a consequence of difference in their requirements such as research laboratories and industries. The study opines that supremacy of industrial grade dipentaerythritol is here to stay, despite a relatively faster sales growth projected for the technical grade variant in 2019. Over 80% volume share of the dipentaerythritol market will be accounted by industrial grade variant in 2019.


According to the study, paints & coatings and lubrications remain the most lucrative application areas for dipentaerythritol worldwide, collectively estimated to account for over 50% of overall volume sales in 2019. Resurgent activities in residential and commercial construction, along with focus of various governments worldwide on infrastructure development, has resulted in an uptick in demand for paints & coatings, thereby underpinning the adoption of dipentaerythritol. Dipentaerythritol sales are significantly undergird by their use in alkyd paints production, as adoption of these paints in construction activities continue to become more pervasive.


Manufacturers Investing in Developing Innovative Offerings


Significance of thin film intumescent coatings has witnessed a marked uptick in the recent past, in light of their ability to provide cost-effective, passive fire protection, while maintaining the aesthetic attributes of steel. These coatings have gained immense popularity as effective remedy to issues resulting amid safety practices of construction vis-à-vis ornate, modern designs of architecture.


Dipentaerythritol finds widespread acceptance as an essential agent in the production of the thin film intumescent coatings. In addition, use of dipentaerythritol in various new formulations of resin binder, which play a vital role in manufacturing intumescent coatings, is expected to underpin growth of the dipentaerythritol market.


Development of thermoplastic polyacetals has emerged as a key trend in the dipentaerythritol market, in light of their good degradation properties, along with abundant accessibility and availability of the renewable resource-based building blocks. Dipentaerythritol manufacturers view thermoplastic polyacetals as a lucrative opportunity area, on the back of their potential for renewable sourcing, degradation capability, and excellent material properties.


To expand the understanding of opportunities in the global dipentaerythritol market report looks at close quarters into the opportunities and new avenues in following key segments:



  • Industrial Grade

  • Technical Grade


In addition to understanding the demand patterns of various end users, the report on the dipentaerythritol market also enumerates trends expected to attract investments by other various associated industries.


On the basis of end use application, the dipentaerythritol market report offers insight into major adoption trends for the following segments:



  • Paints & Coatings

  • Inks

  • Lubricants

  • Plasticizers

  • Adhesives & Sealants

  • Explosives


The global dipentaerythritol market report offers detailed assessments and quantitative evaluations that shed light on numerous key aspects that have shaped its evolution over the historical period. In coming years, some of the key aspects that will shape the growth prospects during the forecast period are objectively covered in the study.


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Some important questions that the dipentaerythritol market report tries to answer exhaustively are:



  • Key strategic moves by various players in the dipentaerythritol market in recent years with respect to product launches, deals and tie-ups, and mergers and acquisitions, and divestment of shares.

  • Which strategies will enable top players in the dipentaerythritol market to expand their geographic footprints?

  • Which new business models are expected to change the course of growth of key regional markets in near future?

  • Which technologies will witness most attractive research investments and what will be the key sources of funding for startups and new entrants?

  • Which products segments have in recent years have seen new, lucrative application areas?


Conformal Coatings Market for PCBS Details a Comprehensive Study by Key Players

2020-02-14 18:09:17 | Business

With significant growth in consumer electronics and launch of new machines and equipment, conformal coatings are finding wide application in consumer electronics to enhance the life of the components. Owing to the protection offered to the high performing electronics from environmental conditions impacting circuit performance leading to premature failure, the demand in conformal coatings market for PCBs is likely to grow in the coming years.


According to the latest report by Fact.MR, the conformal coatings market for PCBs reached the valuation of US$ 8,871 million in 2017, and is expected to register 5.6% CAGR during 2018-2026. With extensive application of PCBs in consumer electronics, including smartphones, computers, home appliances, and entertainment systems, along with the advancement in these devices and appliances, the demand for conformal coatings market for PCBs is significantly growing.


After reading the conformal coatings market for PCBS report, readers can:



  • Understand the drivers, restraints, opportunities and trends affecting the growth of the global conformal coatings market for PCBS.

  • Analyze key regions holding significant share of the total conformal coatings market for PCBS revenue.

  • Study the growth outlook of the global conformal coatings market for PCBS scenario, including production, consumption, history and forecast.

  • Learn consumption pattern and impact of each end use on the conformal coatings market for PCBS growth.

  • Investigate the recent R&D projects performed by each conformal coatings market for PCBS player.


The conformal coatings market for PCBS report covers the following regions:



  • North America

  • Europe

  • Asia Pacific

  • Latin America

  • MEA


Manufacturers Focus on Producing Conformal Coatings with Water-Based Technology


As per the report, manufacturers in the conformal coatings market for PCBs are focusing on producing green coating technologies, this is resulting in the growing popularity of the water-based technology as it eliminates the emission of volatile organic compounds. According to the study on conformal coatings market for PCBs, the demand for UV-cured technology is also increasing for protection of PCBs in consumer electronics from harmful radiation. Moreover, non-flammable and VOC-free features of the UV-cure technology are also leading to the growing demand across consumer electronics.


With the imposition of stringent regulations on VOC emission, manufacturers in the conformal coatings market for PCBs are focusing on minimizing emission through their operations by adopting eco-friendly materials and production processes. Moreover, with rising concerns of handling electronic wastes, governments across countries are also undertaking initiatives to reduce e-scrap, thereby, driving demand for eco-friendly coatings in the conformal coatings market for PCBs.


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On the basis of product type, the conformal coatings market for PCBS report considers the following segments:



  • Acrylics

  • Silicone

  • Polyurethane

  • Epoxy

  • Parylene

  • Fluoropolymer


On the basis of operation method, the conformal coatings market for PCBS report includes:



  • Dip Coating

  • Spray Coating

  • Brush Coating

  • CVD


Prominent conformal coatings market for PCBS players covered in the report contain:



  • Henkel AG & KGaA

  • Dow Corning

  • Chase Corporation

  • Electrolube

  • Shin Etsu Chemical Company Limited

  • Europlasma N.V.

  • MG Chemicals

  • Al Technology, Inc

  • Chemtronics

  • Aalpha Conformal Coating

  • KISCO Limited

  • Diamond-MT

  • B. Fuller Company


The behavior pattern of each player – new product launches, partnerships, and acquisitions – has been analyzed in the conformal coatings market for PCBS report comprehensively. In addition, the research encompasses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of each conformal coatings market for PCBS vendor in an in-depth manner.


The conformal coatings market for PCBS report answers important questions which include:



  • What does the status of the conformal coatings market for PCBS look like after the forecast period?

  • Which region has the highest contribution to the global conformal coatings market for PCBS and why?

  • Which players remain at the top of the global conformal coatings market for PCBS?

  • What opportunities are available for the conformal coatings market for PCBS players to expand their production footprint?

  • Which segment has the maximum impact on the global conformal coatings market for PCBS?


Conformal Coatings Market for PCBs Finds Potential Application in Aerospace Industry


PCBs are widely used in the testing and monitoring equipment in the aerospace industry. Owing to the operations carried out in extreme conditions, PCBs used in aerospace industry require great deal of durability and precision. With a significant amount of turbulence, normal PCBs often get damaged during such conditions, thereby, resulting in the failure and high cost of maintenance. In order to avoid such conditions, the demand for conformal coatings for PCBs in the aerospace industry is growing.


With the significant growth in the automotive industry and increasing use of PCBs in control system, video, audio, navigation system in a vehicle, is also driving the growth in the conformal coatings market for PCBs. Meanwhile, with increasing use of PCBs in various industries, the conformal coatings market for PCBs is finding wide application in marine, defense, medical, and industrial machinery and equipment industries.


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