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The effects of COVID-19 continued to shift the chemicals & materials industry, with some markets benefiting from the pandemic and others still taking hits. We reported on those developments — in addition to conducting our market research reports and consulting projects — via an array of content in 2022. Here’s the most popular:
As sustainability continued to steer the energy industry, Kline explored more than a few markets that will receive a boost from the quest for a greener world (natural gas, EVs) – along with some that won’t (PAO, used oil). In addition, we reported on industry shifts caused by the year’s biggest conflict: the Russia-Ukraine war.
In addition to the various market research reports and consulting projects we conducted in 2022, Kline reported on trends and changes in the agrochemicals market via blogs, webinars, and fact sheets. Here’s a review of our most popular content from the year:
Several key dynamics marked the professional cleaning industry in 2022, including the rise of robotics and automation, increasing demand for green cleaning, a rapid shift toward purchasing products through online sites and directly from chemical manufacturers, and labor shortages. Price increases and protocols calling for frequent cleaning have helped boost sales, despite the waning volume
The beauty industry had another banner year in 2022. The professional beauty sector saw a rise in demand as consumers turned to professionals for their expertise more frequently. Foot traffic rebounded both in stores and salons, while brands increasingly accelerated omnichannel adoption. TikTok was increasingly adopted as a core marketing tactic, creating a path to
While production and supply within the agrochemicals market were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of the industry, nonetheless, continues to be positive, driven by global population growth, the increasing need to cut crop losses and maximize yields, consumer trends toward sustainably produced food, and the role of agrochemicals in helping to mitigate climate
Looking back at the second year of the global pandemic, we’re reflecting on the issues that shaped the consumer healthcare industry while gauging consumers’ top priorities. One of the most notable themes of 2021 was the increased demand for wellness and treatment products, a trend that is expected to continue for the next several years. Fueled by the growing interest in wellness, innovative products are launching in categories focused on immunity and the “beauty from within” market.
While the COVID-19 pandemic took a bite out of the Ingredients in Personal Care and HI&I Cleaning markets, including shutting down manufacturing operations and disrupting supply chains around the world, it also brought about some positive developments. For example, the increasing consumer focus on healthier personal care ingredients and cleaning chemicals is expected to fuel
Growing awareness about the crucial and potentially life-saving importance of cleanliness and the professional cleaning industry was fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, with related hygiene and safety protocols put into effect throughout most of 2021. Looking back on the powerful concepts that defined the industry during the year, we found that cleaning for health rather than appearance, the increased frequency of cleaning, and a focus on hand hygiene were at the top of the list in terms of priorities.
Consumers’ growing interest in improving their diets with nutritious food products continued to drive the global plant-based meat industry in 2021. They also focused on sustainability issues within the industry — a call to action that brands heard loud and clear. As a result, the food industry’s commitment to mitigating its impact on climate change has created new opportunities in the market — even while some eyebrows were raised when it came to the subject of cultured meat.
