Decorative laminates are plastic laminates that are used to increase the durability and enhance the overall appearance of the substrate. These laminates are manufactured by soaking kraft paper into resin and then combining the two by applying pressure and heat. Decorative laminates are anti-bacterial, easy to clean, low maintenance, and resistant to moisture, scratch, fire, and impact, and hence suitable for use in various applications. 1. Micromarkets1 are the subsegments of the decorative laminates market included in the report 2. Core competencies2 of companies are determined in terms of their key developments, and important strategies adopted by them to sustain in the market