Market intelligence across specialty chemicals, polymers, and advanced materials.
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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 ↗ |
Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (End Use, Type), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global plastic vacuum forming market size was worth USD 5.3 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 6.2% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, attaining USD 9.67 Billion by 2035.
Laminar Composites Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Application, Manufacturing Process), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global laminar composites market size was around USD 30.55 Billion in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 7.4% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, exceeding USD 62.38 Billion by 2035.
Marine Vinyl Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (End Use), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global marine vinyl market size was over USD 371.91 Million in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 5.4% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, reaching USD 629.28 Million by 2035.
Non-phthalate Plasticizers Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Type, 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 non-phthalate plasticizers market size was valued at USD 3.56 Billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 4.4% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, surpassing USD 5.48 Billion by 2...
Spherical Silicon Carbide Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Product, 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 spherical silicon carbide market size was more than USD 4.39 Billion in 2025 and is set to grow at a 10.9% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, surpassing USD 12.35 Billion by 20...
Chlorine Dioxide Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (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 chlorine dioxide market size was over USD 1.15 Billion in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 6% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, exceeding USD 2.06 Billion by 2035.
Pyrolytic Boron Nitride Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Grade, 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 pyrolytic boron nitride market size was worth USD 191.26 Million in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 6.2% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, crossing USD 349.04 Million by 203...
Bio-based Polypropylene Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (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 bio-based polypropylene market size was more than USD 165.8 Million in 2025 and is set to grow at a 18% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, exceeding USD 867.77 Million by 2035.
Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Sector, Metal), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global non-ferrous scrap recycling market size was around USD 660.26 Billion in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 3.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, reaching USD 940.4 Billion by 2035.
Glufosinate Ammonium Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Form Categories, Application, Crop Categories), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global glufosinate ammonium market size was over USD 564.97 Million in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 10% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, crossing USD 1.47 Billion by 2035.
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