Microspheres: Technologies and Global Markets

Jul 2013| AVM073B| BCC Publishing

Report Highlights

The global market for microspheres was estimated to total nearly $2.2 billion in 2012 and is projected to increase to $2.4 billion in 2013; the market should total $4.4 billion by 2018 and have a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for of 12.6%.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market and technologies for microspheres, which are spherical microparticles used as components in many advanced materials and composites, in the healthcare and personal care industries, and in many specialty research and development applications.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018.
  • Identification of a variety of types of microspheres available on the market, as well as relevant industries, technologies and applications.
  • Examination of demand for microspheres in six major industries: composites, paints and coatings, oil and gas, cosmetics and personal care, biotechnology and life sciences, and medicine and medical devices.
  • Descriptions of different types of microspheres with respect to their chemical composition, including glass, ceramic, and polymer microspheres, and unique material properties that make them suitable for specific industries and applications.

Report Scope

BCC analyzes the global market for microspheres from both the manufacturing and demand points of view. Since there are several types of microspheres that vary drastically in quality, chemical properties, functionality and price, each type of microsphere is discussed in detail, including materials, manufacturing processes, advantages, prices and primary applications. Similarly, due to these variations microsphere use in six major industries are discussed and analyzed in detail.

Detailed analysis and market forecasts are provided per industry, type of microsphere and geographic region through 2018. The report describes major players in the industry and examines recent advances in technology, newly evolving markets and companies as well other factors influencing supply and demand.

This report analyzes microspheres—homogeneous microparticles of 1 micron to 1,000 microns in diameter. Microspheres can be solid or hollow and made from a variety of raw materials.

This report does not include:

  • Particles less than 1 micron in diameter, often referred to as nanospheres. 
  • Particles of more than 1,000 microns in diameter, often referred to as balls or beads.
  • Microcapsules, in which one material is used to encapsulate or form a shell around the other.

Analyst Credentials

The analyst for this report, Yelena Lipovetskaya, has more than 15 years of experience taking new technologies from concept to production in a variety of industries, including digital displays, optical fiber, and medical devices. Yelena is the author of numerous articles on microsphere technology and its applications and has held technical and managerial positions at Xerox Corp, Corning Inc., Cardinal Health, Gyricon, and Cbrite Inc. Yelena has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Polytechnic University and a Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, both in New York.

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Table of Contents & Pricing

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Title/Chapter NamePagesPrice Member Price
Full Report: Microspheres: Technologies and Global Markets144 $2,750 Free
Chapter- 1: INTRODUCTION4Free
Chapter- 2: SUMMARY2$250Free
Chapter- 3: OVERVIEW7$134Free
Chapter- 4: MARKET ANALYSIS BY INDUSTRY43$821Free
Chapter- 5: MARKET ANALYSIS BY TYPE OF MICROSPHERES34$649Free
Chapter- 6: GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION12$229Free
Chapter- 7: SELECTION OF MICROSPHERES: CRITICAL PARAMETERS6$115Free
Chapter- 8: COMPANY PROFILES AND PRODUCTS OVERVIEW24$458Free
Chapter- 9: ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY12$229Free
Published - Nov-2010| Analyst - Yelena Lipovetskaya| Code - AVM073A

Report Highlights

  • The global market for microspheres in 2010 is estimated to be $2 billion and growing at a 5–year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%, reaching global sales of $3.5 billion by 2015.
  • The use of microspheres in medical technology is a relatively new and evolving industry that will see an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.5% over the next 5 years. This sector is valued at $481 million in 2010 and is expected to reach $1.4 billion by 2015.
  • BCC’s analysis suggests that microspheres will see significantly increased demand in the life–sciences markets, which include medicine and biotechnology. The life sciences sector is worth an estimated $203 million in 2010 and is expected to increase at a 9.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $317 million in 2015.
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