The global market for specialty chemicals is estimated to increase from $1.3 trillion in 2023 to reach $1.7 trillion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2024 through 2029.
The Asia-Pacific market for specialty chemicals is estimated to increase from $697.8 billion in 2023 to reach $1.1 trillion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2024 through 2029.
The South American market for specialty chemicals is estimated to increase from $59.2 billion in 2023 to reach $76 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Scope:
The report discusses the product types and end-use industries for specialty chemicals. Estimated values are based on manufacturers' total revenues. Projected revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars, unadjusted for inflation. In this report, the global market for specialty chemicals is segmented by categories:
Product Type: Coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE); food and feed additives; plastic additives; electronic chemicals; water treatment chemicals; construction chemicals; oil field chemicals; textile chemicals; mining chemicals; specialty paper and pulp and printing chemicals; and others.
End-use: Energy, construction materials, industrial manufacturing, automotive and transportation, household and personal care, and others.
Region: North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific (APAC); South America; and Middle East and Africa.
Report Includes:
56 data tables and 61 additional tables
Overview of the global markets for specialty chemicals integrated across multiple vertical applications
Analyses of the global market trends, with historical market revenue data from 2022, estimates for 2023, forecasts for 2024, and projected CAGRs through 2029
Estimate of the current market size and revenue prospects for the market, accompanied by a market share analysis based on product type, end-use industry and region
Facts and figures pertaining to current market dynamics, emerging trends, technologies, regulations, prospects, macro-economic factors in this marketplace
Analysis of the industry and its supply chain using the Porter's Five Forces and PESTLE models
Overview of sustainability trends in the market, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, ESG score analysis, and the ESG practices followed by leading companies
Identification of the key market participants and an assessment of the competitive landscape
Analysis of the industry structure, including company market shares, strategic alliances, M&A activity and venture funding
Company profiles of major players within the industry, including BASF SE, Dow, Evonik Industries AG, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., and Covestro AG
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Market Definition
Factors Affecting the Selection of Specialty Chemicals
Importance of Specialty Chemicals
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics Snapshot
Drivers
Increasing Energy Consumption
Growing Demand for EVs
Market Restraints
Regulatory Burden on Producers
Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
Opportunities
Growth Opportunities in Asian Markets
Opportunities for Sustainable Specialty Chemicals
Challenges
Intense Competition
Rapidly Changing Customer Preferences
Chapter 4 Regulatory Landscape
Regulatory Bodies in Specialty Chemicals
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Developments
New Technologies
Sustainable Specialty Chemicals
Specialty Chemicals in EVs
Advanced Manufacturing Methods for Innovative Materials
Chapter 6 Supply Chain Analysis and Logistics
Analysis of the Supply Chain for Specialty Chemicals
Chapter 7 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Product Type
Coating, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE)
Food and Feed Additives
Plastic Additives
Electronic Chemicals
Water Treatment Chemicals
Construction Chemicals
Oil Field Chemicals
Textile Chemicals
Mining Chemicals
Specialty Paper and Pulp and Printing Chemicals
Other Product Types
Market Analysis by End-Use Industry
Energy
Construction Materials
Industrial Manufacturing
Automotive and Transportation
Household and Personal Care
Other Industries
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
Asia-Pacific
Europe
North America
South America
Middle East and Africa
Chapter 8 Competitive Intelligence
Ranking the Companies
Strategic Analysis
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Venture Funding
Chapter 9 Sustainability in the Global Specialty Chemical Market: An ESG Perspective