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 ↗ |
Para-aramid Fibers Market Size & Share, By Application (Security & Protection, Optical Fibers, Friction Material, Rubber Reinforcement, Tire Reinforcement), Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global para-aramid fibers market size is forecast to grow from USD 3.46 billion to USD 7.33 billion between 2025 and 2034, marking a CAGR of more than 7.8%.
Fiber-Reinforced Composites Market Size & Share, By Fiber Type, Matrix, End-User Industry - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global fiber-reinforced composites market size is predicted to grow from USD 59.94 billion in 2024 to USD 108.36 billion by 2034, reflecting a CAGR of over 6.1% from 2025 throu...
Chlorine Cl2 Market Size & Share, By Type (High Purity Gas, Low Purity Gas), Application (Water Treatment, Chemicals, Electronics & Semiconductor) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global chlorine cl2 market size is predicted to grow from USD 31.46 billion in 2024 to USD 50.28 billion by 2034, reflecting a CAGR of over 4.8% from 2025 through 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%.
Radiation Cured Coatings Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Formulation, Raw Material, Application), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global radiation cured coatings market size was worth USD 22.81 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 4.5% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, attaining USD 35.42 Billion by 203...
Water-Based Coatings Market Size & Share, By Resin Type, Application, End-Use Industry - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global water-based coatings market size is expected to see substantial growth, increasing from USD 75.74 billion in 2024 to USD 123.37 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of over 5%.
ZDDP Additives Market Size & Share, By Product(Primary Alkyl ZDDP, Secondary Alkyl ZDDP), Application (Engine Oil, Gear Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Metalworking Fluid), End-Use (Automotive Industrial, Automotive Industrial) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global zddp additives market size is predicted to grow from USD 3.71 billion in 2024 to USD 7.1 billion by 2034, reflecting a CAGR of over 6.7% from 2025 through 2034.
Antistatic Agents Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Form, End User, Polymer Type, Product Type), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
Antistatic Agents Market size is projected to grow steadily from USD 1.75 billion in 2025 to USD 2.91 billion by 2035, demonstrating a CAGR exceeding 5.2% through the forecast peri...
Anti-Slip Additives Market Size & Share, By Type (Aluminium oxide, Silica, Other) By Form (Powder, Aggregate, Mix), End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Automotive, Manufacturing, Marine) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global anti-slip additives market size is expected to see substantial growth, increasing from USD 472.93 million in 2024 to USD 777.72 million by 2034, at a CAGR of over 5.1%.
Foam Blowing Agents Market Size & Share, By Type of Blowing Agent, Application, End-Use Industry - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global foam blowing agents market size is expected to see substantial growth, increasing from USD 1.74 billion in 2024 to USD 2.81 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of over 4.9%.
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