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"The global carbon black market size is projected to reach USD 25.95 billion by 2025 expanding at a CAGR of 6.0%. Increasing tire production on accounted of growing transportation industry is driving the product demand. Carbon black is a highly regulated industry as the manufacturing process is considered harmful owing to the toxic emissions, which have adverse effects on the environment and health. In February 2003, it was added to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) list of substances known to the State that cause cancer. Major companies in the market are focusing on R&D activities to develop new manufacturing techniques to reduce harmful emissions. Stringent regulations to curb emissions are expected to play a major role in driving the market growth. Emerging countries in Asia Pacific, such as China, Thailand, India, and Indonesia, are projected to generate the maximum product demand in the coming years. Manufacturers in North America and Europe regions are forced to shift their operations to Asian countries owing to low cost in emerging countries. However, recovery in the automotive industry in countries, such as Germany and France, is are anticipated to boost market growth in Europe over the forecast period."