According to the report, this market was valued at nearly $2.2 billion in 2012 and $2.4 billion in 2013. BCC Research projects the market to grow to $4.4 billion by 2018, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6% from 2013 to 2018.

1. Global Markets for Microspheres to Reach $4.4 Billion By 2018
Emerging microparticle related advancements are promoting microspheres in their new role
as a functional additive and enabling technology that offers benefits such as reduced cost and
improved product quality. BCC Research expects a significant increase in demand for
microspheres from the life sciences markets, including healthcare, medicine, and
biotechnology. A tightening regulatory environment, aggressive competition, and greater
customer demands will drive growth in this market over the near term.
BCC Research provides an in-depth analysis of the global markets for microspheres through
its report Microspheres: Technologies and Global Markets. According to the report, this
market was valued at nearly $2.2 billion in 2012 and $2.4 billion in 2013. BCC Research
projects the market to grow to $4.4 billion by 2018, and register a five-year compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6% from 2013 to 2018.
Use this report to:
• Gain 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.
• Analyze global market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and
projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018.
• Identify the types of microspheres available on the market and study its applications.
• Examine demand for microspheres in six major industries, including composites,
paints and coatings, oil and gas, cosmetics and personal care, biotechnology and life
sciences, and medicine and medical devices.
• Review 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.
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