This study analyzes the global housing market. It presents historical demand data for the years 1999, 2004 and 2009, and forecasts for 2014 and 2019 by housing type (single-family, multifamily), world region (e.g., Asia/Pacific, North America, Western Europe) and major national market. The study also considers the effects of market environment trends and indicators on world housing demand.

This study analyzes the world industrial fastener industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 1999, 2004 and 2009, and forecasts for 2014 and 2019 by product (externally threaded, internally threaded, nonthreaded, application-specific, aerospace-grade), market (e.g., motor vehicles, electrical and electronic equipment, machinery), world region and major country. The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles industry players.

Global demand for agricultural equipment will rise 4.5 percent per year through 2014, paced by the accelerating mechanization of the farm sectors in developing countries. Replacement demand will define the industrialized world, led by “precision agriculture” equipment that uses GPS and wireless sensors.

Global demand for pesticides will rise 2.9 percent annually to 2014. Gains will reflect a reversal of declines in 2009, caused in part by a price drop for the leading herbicide, glyphosate. Herbicides and insecticides will remain the largest types. Central and South America will offer the best growth opportunities.

Global demand for industrial gases will increase eight percent annually through 2014. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the fastest growing based on its ever expanding manufacturing base. The Africa/Mideast region will also exceed average growth rates, driven in part by its large oil reserves and refining industry.

Global demand for flavors and fragrances is projected to increase 4.3 percent annually through 2014. Overall advances will be stimulated by gains in food and beverage processing, the largest market. The best opportunities will be found in developing areas, particularly the Asia/Pacific region.

Global roofing demand will grow 3.1 percent annually through 2014. China alone will claim over a third of all new demand, strengthening its position as the largest roofing market in area terms. Concrete tiles will be the fastest growing type based on its dominance in developing Asian nations.

Global demand for cast polymers is projected to increase 8.7 percent annually through 2014. About sixty percent of the gains will be from China, with its quickly developing domestic cast polymer industry and considerable construction sector. Engineered quartz and marble will grow the fastest.

World demand for protective packaging will rise 7.8 percent per year through 2014. Advances will be stimulated by an upswing in manufacturing activity and the continued proliferation of Internet shopping. The US will remain the largest national market while China grows the fastest.

Global bearing demand will increase 8.5 percent annually through 2014. Unmounted bearings will continue to account for the majority of sales. The Asia/Pacific region will post the strongest gains, led by China. The motor vehicle and machinery markets will remain the largest sources of demand.