Key Findings
The specialty chemicals market in Europe is progressing at a pace of 4.83% CAGR during the forecasting years of 2019-2027. Specialty chemicals also decrease the weight of paper without affecting its functional properties. Fillers and coatings are the largest segments of the specialty paper market since fillers reduce the number of expensive fibers used in the production process.

Market Insights
The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Spain and the remaining countries forming the Rest of Europe are studied for the market forecast. The growth of the polymer market in the UK can be attributed to the developing electronics and medical industry and the mounting number of applications in the field of specialty chemicals. The low energy consumption, versatility and its ability to be integrated into smart devices and structures make them highly compatible in both industrial as well consumer end electronic devices. The rising applications of the EAP in actuators, capacitors, sensors, electrostatic plastics, robotics, and artificial muscle development are the major drivers of the market in the UK.

Competitive Insights
The eminent companies in Europe for specialty chemicals are Sasol Limited, Ashland Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Clariant SE, BASF SE, AkzoNobel N.V., Bayer AG, PPG Industries Inc., Solvay S.A., Koninklijke DSM N.V. and DowDuPont.