The market: Global production of natural fibers from plants and animals reached $50 billion in 2010, with a total production of 35 million tons, of which 23 million tons were reserved for textiles and clothing. The...

The global asphalt and bitumen market is expected to reach 124 million metric tons in 2011, representing an estimated revenue of $74.4 billion. Prices were as low as $115 per metric ton delivered to the refinery in...