Report Synopsis
The evolutionary nature of the Specialty Chemicals business has meant that the traditionally dominant regions of North America, Europe and Japan have made way for fast growth in emerging Asian, South America and Middle Eastern & African economies. Asia-Pacific, in fact, is estimated as the largest, as also the fastest growing, global market for Specialty Chemicals. This growth can be attributed to rapid industrialization, improved standards of living in several developing regions, discernible shift in the global chemical industry's center of gravity towards the Middle East due to the abundant availability of cheap petrochemical feedstocks and Asian markets offering cheap labor coupled with fast economic growth.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Specialty Chemicals market was moderate and the demand declined by about 1% y-o-y in 2020 compared to 2019. All major regions witnessed the negative growth around 2% in 2020, while Asia-Pacific withstand a slight growth of about 1%.

Research Findings & Coverage

  • This global market research report on Specialty Chemicals analyzes the market with respect to chemical type
  • Specialty Chemicals marketsize is estimated/projected in this report by chemical type across all major regions/countries
  • Specialty Chemical Companies Take to Adopting Digital Platforms
  • Specialty Chemicals Sector Earmarks Funds for COVID-19 Stimulus Packages
  • Specialty Chemicals Market Shaped by Environmental Legislations and Efficiency
  • Smart Coatings Now a "Smart" Option
  • Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
  • Major companies profiled – 61
  • The industry guide includes the contact details for 240 companies

Product Outline
The market for Specialty Chemical types examined in this report comprise the following:

  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Agrochemicals
  • Catalysts
  • Construction Chemicals
  • Electronic Chemicals
  • Engineering Thermoplastics
  • Nutraceutical Ingredients
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Specialty Films
  • Others

Analysis Period, Units and Growth Rates

  • The report reviews, analyzes and projects the global Specialty Chemicals market for the period 2017-2026 in terms of value in US$; and the compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) projected from 2020 through 2026. The report focuses on COVID-19 impact on the market with concentrating on YOY growth rates for 2019-2020.

Geographic Coverage

  • North America (The United States, Canada and Mexico)
  • Europe (France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
  • South America (Argentina, Brazil and Rest of South America)
  • Rest of World