Zinc is the third most widely used non-ferrous metal after aluminium and copper. The single largest use of zinc is for industrial purpose; when combined with steel, it offers excellent corrosion resistance.

Increasing consumption of caustic soda in industries such as pulp & paper, chemical and textiles is expected to be a primary driving force for market growth over the forecast period.

Global propylene capacity will experience considerable growth in the next five years with increase from 101.3 MMTPA in 2014 to 127.1 MMTPA by 2019.

Ethylene glycol is an organic compound primarily used as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibres and fabric industry, and polyethylene terephthalate resins used in bottling.