Table of Content

Executive Summary
Top Trends for 2020
Research Scope
Revenue Forecast—2019 and 2020
2020 Global Outlook—Developed Markets
2020 Global Outlook—Emerging Markets
2019 in Review

Revisiting 2019 Predictions
Revisiting 2019 Predictions
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019 (continued)
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019 (continued)
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019 (continued)
Global Chemical Industry Predictions for 2019 (continued)

Snapshot of 2019 Mergers and Acquisitions in the Chemical Industry
Overview of M&A Trends in 2019
Notable M&As in 2019
Regional Snapshot

Outlook for 2020
Revenue by Segment in 2019 and 2020
Revenue Forecast by Region in 2020

Predictions for 2020
Prediction 1—Aerospace Composites Market Will See Substantial Changes in Processes and Automation
Prediction 2—Trade Conflicts and a Phase I Deal to Ease Tensions Pave the Way for a Healthy Phase II Deal
Prediction 2—Trade Conflicts and a Phase I Deal to Ease Tensions Pave Way for a Healthy Phase II Deal (continued)
Prediction 3—Macroeconomic Changes, along with Technological Advancements, are Likely to Bring Supply Chain Disruptions
Prediction 4—Digital Transformation in Paints and Coatings will Clear a Path for an Improved Coatings-as-a-Service Model
Prediction 5—Building Materials Will See a Rise in Development and Commercialization of Bio-Based or Sustainable Products

Regional Predictions for 2020
2020 Predictions—North America
2020 Predictions—Latin America
2020 Predictions—Europe
2020 Predictions—MEA
2020 Predictions—China
2020 Predictions—India
2020 Predictions—Japan
2020 Predictions—Rest of APAC

Industry Segment Outlook for 2020
2020 Industry Snapshot—CASE
2020 CASE Industry—Key Growth Opportunities
CASE Industry Companies to Watch
2020 Industry Snapshot—Plastics & Composites
2020 Plastics and Composites Industry—Key Growth Opportunities
Plastics & Composites Industry Companies to Watch
2020 Industry Snapshot—Construction Chemicals
2020 Construction Chemical Industry—Key Growth Opportunities
Construction Chemical Industry Companies to Watch

Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 1—Digital Transformation in the Chemicals Sector
Growth Opportunity 2—India and Rest of Asia will be Regional Hotspots for the Chemical Industry
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth

Conclusions
Conclusions
Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Chemicals and Materials Market
Market Overview and Key Forecast Criteria
Scenario 1—Optimistic Forecast
Scenario 1—Optimistic Forecast Discussion
Scenario 2—Conservative Forecast
Scenario 2—Conservative Forecast Discussion
Other Forecast Trends
Other Forecast Trends (continued)
Chemicals and Materials Market—Future Outlook

Companies to Action and Growth Opportunity Levers
Companies to Action
Companies to Action (continued)
Growth Opportunity—Localization of Production and Services
Growth Opportunity—Localization of Production and Services (continued)
Growth Opportunity—Localization of Production and Services (continued)
Key Takeaways for Stakeholders in the Global Chemicals and Materials Market
Legal Disclaimer

Appendix
Abbreviation List
Additional Sources of Information
Additional Sources of Information (continued)
Additional Sources of Information (continued)
Additional Sources of Information (continued)

About the Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition Research Practice
Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition Research Practice
Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition Research Practice (continued)
Plastics & Composites Program
CASE & Construction Chemicals Program
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)