1. The global market for nanotechnology increased from $11.6 billion in 2007 to $12.7 billion in 2008. It should reach $27 billion in 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%.
2. Nanomaterials dominated the market in 2007, accounting for 87% of the total market. This is expected to decrease to 69.2% by 2013.
3. Electronics, biomedical and consumer applications have high projected growth rates of 30.3%, 56.2% and 45.9% over the next 5 years.
