Market intelligence across specialty chemicals, polymers, and advanced materials.
2,910+ published studies covering specialty and industrial chemicals, polymers, coatings, construction materials, and bio-based chemistries — sized bottom-up and top-down, validated by our dedicated Chemicals & Materials research team, and delivered with country-level detail.
The Chemicals & Materials Research Team
This vertical is covered by a dedicated research group inside Fundamental Business Insights that tracks the global chemicals and advanced materials industry full-time. Our analysts follow feedstock pricing, capacity expansions, environmental regulation, sustainability mandates, and evolving end-use formulation requirements as they happen — not just at the point a report is commissioned.
Every estimate in this vertical is built from primary conversations with chemical producers, formulators, and downstream manufacturers, and cross-checked against production data, regulatory filings, trade-association statistics, and customs/trade databases, then reconciled through both bottom-up and top-down modeling before an internal quality review.
Who we interview
Chemical producer executives, formulation scientists, procurement heads, and downstream manufacturing leaders.
Regulatory fluency
Analysts track EPA, ECHA, and REACH-style compliance regimes so chemistry and materials forecasts reflect real timelines.
Feedstock & capacity modeling
Forecasts factor in feedstock price cycles and capacity expansion pipelines, not just end-use demand curves.
Sub-domains we track
Chemicals & Materials reports on this site span the following sub-domains. Reports aren't filed under these as separate sub-categories yet — search or browse the full list below to find a specific market.
Specialty Chemicals
High-value, formulation-specific chemicals serving industrial and consumer end-uses.
Inorganic & Industrial Chemicals
Bulk commodity chemicals, acids, alkalis, and industrial gas markets.
Advanced Materials & Industrial Minerals
Ceramics, composites, nanomaterials, and processed industrial mineral markets.
Polymers & Plastics
Commodity and engineering polymers, resins, and plastic compounding markets.
Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers
Industrial and consumer bonding, sealing, and elastomeric material markets.
Paints, Coatings & Surface Technologies
Protective and decorative coatings, surface treatments, and pigment markets.
Construction & Building Materials
Cement, aggregates, insulation, and specialty construction chemistry markets.
Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients
Active ingredients, surfactants, and formulation chemistries for personal care products.
Packaging Materials & Technologies
Flexible and rigid packaging substrates, barrier films, and sustainable packaging chemistry.
Agricultural Chemicals
Fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, and agricultural formulation markets.
Sustainable & Bio-based Chemicals
Bioplastics, green solvents, and renewable feedstock-derived chemical markets.
Lubricants & Functional Additives
Industrial and automotive lubricants, performance additives, and specialty fluid markets.
Secondary sources behind this vertical
Alongside primary interviews, every Chemicals & Materials estimate is checked against these authoritative public and regulatory sources.
| Secondary source | Official website |
|---|---|
| American Chemistry Council (ACC) | americanchemistry.com ↗ |
| European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) | cefic.org ↗ |
| International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) | icca-chem.org ↗ |
| European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) | echa.europa.eu ↗ |
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | epa.gov ↗ |
| ASTM International | astm.org ↗ |
| International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | iso.org ↗ |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | nist.gov ↗ |
| Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) | plasticsindustry.org ↗ |
| European Bioplastics | european-bioplastics.org ↗ |
| The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) | ascouncil.org ↗ |
| National Association of Corrosion Engineers (AMPP) | ampp.org ↗ |
| Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) | 4spe.org ↗ |
| International Fertilizer Association (IFA) | fertilizer.org ↗ |
| CropLife International | croplife.org ↗ |
| Packaging Europe | packagingeurope.com ↗ |
| Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) | flexpack.org ↗ |
| Battery Council International (BCI) | batterycouncil.org ↗ |
| International Copper Association (ICA) | internationalcopper.org ↗ |
| World Steel Association | worldsteel.org ↗ |
Chlor-Alkali Market Size & Share, By Product Type (Chlorine, Caustic Soda, Soda Ash), Technology (Mercury Cell Process, Diaphragm Cell Process, Membrane Cell Process), Purity (High, Standard, Low), End Use - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global chlor-alkali market size is anticipated to grow significantly, reaching USD 210.71 billion by 2034, up from USD 81.98 billion. This growth represents a CAGR of over 9.9%...
Pine Derived Chemicals Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Product, Raw Material, End-use), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
Pine Derived Chemicals Market size is forecasted to reach USD 9.85 billion by 2035, rising from USD 6.22 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of more than 4.7% between 2026 and 2035. In 2026...
Cross Linking Agents Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Type, End-use), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
Cross Linking Agents Market size is forecasted to reach USD 12.39 billion by 2035, rising from USD 7.46 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of more than 5.2% between 2026 and 2035. In 2026,...
Nitrogen Market Size & Share, By Product Type (Compressed gas, Liquid nitrogen), Application (Commercial, Industrial, Science and research), End-User (Petrochemical, Oil and gas, Metal manufacturing and fabrication, Food and beverage, Electronics, Pharmaceutical and healthcare, Chemical) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global nitrogen market size is forecast to grow from USD 39.74 billion to USD 93.22 billion between 2025 and 2034, marking a CAGR of more than 8.9%.
Stand-up Pouches Market Size & Share, By Type (Standard, Retort, Aseptic, and Hot-filled), Material (Paper, Plastic, Bioplastic, and Metal), Closure (Zipper, Tear Notch, and Spout), Application (Pet Food, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Homecare, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Others) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global stand-up pouches market size is expected to expand from USD 27.9 billion in 2024 to USD 45.45 billion by 2034, demonstrating a CAGR of more than 5% between 2025 and 2034...
Firefighting Foam Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (End-Use, Fire Class, Type), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
Firefighting Foam Market size is likely to expand from USD 854.25 million in 2025 to USD 1.33 billion by 2035, posting a CAGR above 4.5% across 2026-2035. The industry’s revenue po...
Bio-based Polyvinyl Chloride Market Size & Share, By Product (Rigid, Flexible), Application (Films & Sheets, Wires & Cables, Pipes & Fittings) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global bio-based polyvinyl chloride market size is set to increase from USD 906.11 million in 2024 to USD 5.2 billion by 2034, with a projected CAGR exceeding 19.1% from 2025 t...
Wire and Cable Polymer Market Size & Share, By Type (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl chloride, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Halogen Free fire Retardant, HFFR_XLPE, LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, Photovoltaic Compound, Nylon, EVA), Voltage (Low Voltage, Medium voltage, High voltage), Application (Building wire, Medium voltage distribution lines, Industrial cable, Special Cables) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global wire and cable polymer market size is projected to grow from USD 8.94 billion in 2024 to USD 15.27 billion by 2034, with a CAGR surpassing 5.5% throughout the forecast p...
Nano-Fertilizers Market Size & Share, By Segment (Raw Material, Form, Packaging, Method of Application, Application) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global nano-fertilizers market size is set to increase from USD 3.04 billion in 2024 to USD 12.51 billion by 2034, with a projected CAGR exceeding 15.2% from 2025 to 2034.
Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate Market Size & Share, By Form (Powder, Granules, Liquid) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global aluminum ammonium sulfate market size is forecast to grow from USD 498.12 billion to USD 716.34 billion between 2025 and 2034, marking a CAGR of more than 3.7%.
Need an Industry Research study we haven't published yet?
Our Chemicals & Materials team scopes custom studies using the same interview network and validation framework — typically delivered in 2–3 weeks.