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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 ↗ |
Corrosion Protection Polymer Coating Market Size & Forecasts 2026-2035, By Segments (End-Use, Type, Application, Technology), Growth Opportunities, Innovation Landscape, Regulatory Shifts, Strategic Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, China, South Korea, UK, Germany, France), and Competitive Dynamics (PPG Industries, Sherwin-Williams, AkzoNobel, Jotun, Axalta Coating Systems)
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PET Bottle Recycling Market Size & Forecasts 2026-2035, By Segments (Recycling Process, Application), Growth Opportunities, Innovation Landscape, Regulatory Shifts, Strategic Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, China, South Korea, UK, Germany, France), and Competitive Dynamics (Veolia, SUEZ, Loop Industries, Indorama Ventures, Envision Plastics)
PET Bottle Recycling Market size is anticipated to rise from USD 5.24 billion in 2025 to USD 8.95 billion by 2035, reflecting a CAGR surpassing 5.5% over the forecast horizon of 20...
Packaging Tape Printing Market Size & Forecasts 2026-2035, By Segments (Product Type, Printing Ink, Material), Growth Opportunities, Innovation Landscape, Regulatory Shifts, Strategic Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, China, South Korea, UK, Germany, France), and Competitive Dynamics (3M, Tesa, Nitto Denko, Intertape Polymer Group, Scapa Group)
Packaging Tape Printing Market size is estimated to increase from USD 19.97 billion in 2025 to USD 35.09 billion by 2035, supported by a CAGR exceeding 5.8% during 2026-2035. In 20...
Thin Wall Packaging Market Size & Forecasts 2026-2035, By Segments (Production Process, Application, Product Type, Material), Growth Opportunities, Innovation Landscape, Regulatory Shifts, Strategic Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, China, South Korea, UK, Germany, France), and Competitive Dynamics (Berry Global, RPC Group, Amcor, Sealed Air, Huhtamaki)
Thin Wall Packaging Market size is estimated to increase from USD 47.01 billion in 2025 to USD 68.92 billion by 2035, supported by a CAGR exceeding 3.9% during 2026-2035. In 2026,...
Plastic Rigid IBC Market Size & Forecasts 2026-2035, By Segments (Material, Category, End Use), Growth Opportunities, Innovation Landscape, Regulatory Shifts, Strategic Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, China, South Korea, UK, Germany, France), and Competitive Dynamics (Plastipak Packaging, Greif Inc., Mauser Group, Zarges, Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA)
Plastic Rigid IBC Market size is forecasted to reach USD 10.69 billion by 2035, rising from USD 6.32 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of more than 5.4% between 2026 and 2035. In 2026, re...
Fiber Drum Market Size & Forecasts 2026-2035, By Segments (Closure, End-Use Industry, Capacity), Growth Opportunities, Innovation Landscape, Regulatory Shifts, Strategic Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, China, South Korea, UK, Germany, France), and Competitive Dynamics (WestRock, International Paper, Pratt Industries, Mondi Group, Georgia-Pacific)
Fiber Drum Market size is projected to grow steadily from USD 1.32 billion in 2025 to USD 2.65 billion by 2035, demonstrating a CAGR exceeding 7.2% through the forecast period (202...
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