The chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7788.18 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to factors such as stringent environmental regulations, shifts in consumer preferences, the adoption of renewable and bio-based materials, geopolitical considerations, and an increased prioritization of health and safety. Prominent trends projected for the forecast period encompass sustainability and green chemistry, digital transformation, the circular economy, advancements in materials and nanotechnology, supply chain resilience, and the integration of digitalization and industry 4.0.
The anticipated growth in the chemicals market is expected to be propelled by industrial and economic expansion. Various factors contribute to this expansion, including technological advancements, increased productivity, and improved transportation systems. Industrialization signifies the shift of an economy from predominantly agrarian production to the mass production of technologically advanced goods and services. Several industries, such as paper and pulp, energy, packaging, adhesives, and sealants, extensively utilize diverse types of chemicals in their production processes. For instance, in September 2023, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the real gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in the second quarter of 2023. Additionally, the Federal Reserve Board noted a 0.4% increase in industrial production in August 2023, with capacity utilization reaching 79.7%, aligning with its historical average. Therefore, the chemicals market's growth is being driven by ongoing industrial and economic expansion.
The anticipated growth in the chemicals market is expected to be propelled by the increasing demand for inorganic chemicals in the fertilizer industry. Fertilizers, substances that naturally or artificially contain chemical elements enhancing plant growth and productivity, play a crucial role in agriculture. Inorganic fertilizers, which consist of basic inorganic chemicals, facilitate the transport of essential nutrients to sustain crops and enhance output. The rising demand for inorganic chemicals in the fertilizer industry is highlighted by a report from S&P Global Inc. in December 2022, indicating that fertilizer shipments totaled 224 million metric tones. Fertilizer intermediates such as ammonia, sulfur, and phosphate rock were sold in quantities exceeding 100 million metric tones. The primary fertilizer demand value is projected to more than double, increasing from $115 billion to approximately $231 billion. This growth is attributed to various factors influencing both the supply and demand chains. Therefore, the increasing demand for inorganic chemicals in the fertilizer industry serves as a driving force for the growth of the overall chemicals market.
During the forecast period, the industrial gas market experienced a negative impact on growth due to rising costs. Increased raw material costs resulted in higher manufacturing expenses, reducing available investments for research and development of new products. Intense market competition led companies to make substantial investments in marketing their products. Moreover, elevated trucking, railroad, dry-bulk, and air-freight rates further adversely affected the market, putting pressure on companies to protect margins while upholding product quality.
To mitigate the environmental impact of chemical manufacturing, chemical companies are increasingly adopting sustainable and eco-friendly processes. Technological advancements in chemical sciences enable companies to use alternative fuels for chemical production, including the utilization of naturally available carbon dioxide to produce fuels, industrial products, and other substances. Notably, Akzo Nobel N.V., a major player in chemicals and coatings, plans to invest significantly in Green Lizard Technologies' patented process for producing surfactants from plants rather than oils.
Innovation in the chemicals market extends to the adoption of advanced technologies such as blockchain by major companies. The implementation of blockchain aims to enhance visibility along circular polymers and chemicals value chains. This technology is particularly crucial in the polymers and chemicals sector, given the industry's multiple processing stages and frequent blending and co-processing of materials. For example, in May 2022, Neste, a chemical producing company, collaborated with Circularize to launch its blockchain technology. This digital solution enhances supply chain visibility, a significant aspect for the polymers and chemicals sector, considering the industry's complex processing stages and material blending.
Major companies operating in the chemicals market report are Sinopec Limited, China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina), BASF SE, Procter & Gamble Company, Unilever PLC, Dow Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), LyondellBasell Industries N.V., L'Oréal SA, LG Chem Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp., Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Covestro AG, PPG Industries Inc., Solvay S.A., Arkema S.A., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Akzo Nobel N.V., Eastman Chemical Company, Celanese Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, FMC Corporation, Guardian Industries LLC, JXTG Holdings Inc., Clariant AG, Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, The Sherwin-Williams Company, DIC Corporation.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemicals market in 2023. North America was the second-largest region in the chemicals market. The regions covered in the chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the chemicals market report are Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; New Zealand; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; France; Germany; UK; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa.
The primary categories of chemicals encompass general chemical products, printing inks, toiletries, soap and cleaning compounds, adhesives, paints and coatings, pesticides, and various agricultural chemicals, chemical fertilizers, synthetic rubber and fibers, plastic materials and resins, ethyl alcohol, and other fundamental types of organic chemicals, as well as basic inorganic chemicals, synthetic dyes, pigments, industrial gases, and petrochemicals. Printing ink, utilized in the printing process, comprises pigments of the required color mixed with oil or varnish. Intermediate chemicals include methanol, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide. End-users span pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, water treatment, construction, paints and dyes, oil and gas, rubber chemicals, surfactants, personal care, and other sectors.
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The chemicals market consists of the sales of petrochemicals, industrial gas, ethyl alcohol, organic chemicals and inorganic chemicals, resins, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibers and filaments, pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. The chemicals industry establishments produce a variety of chemical products by processing raw materials such as air, water, natural gas, oil, metals and minerals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Chemicals Global Market Report 2024 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on chemicals market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.
- The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.
- The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: General Chemical Product; Printing Inks; Toiletries; Soap and Cleaning Compounds; Adhesives; Paints and Coatings; Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals; Chemical Fertilizers; Synthetic Rubber and Fibers; Plastic Material and Resins; Ethyl Alcohol and Other Basic Organic Chemical; Other Basic Inorganic Chemical; Synthetic Dye and Pigment; Industrial Gas; Petrochemicals
2) By Type of Intermediate Chemicals: Methanol; Ethylene Oxide; Propylene Oxide
3) By End-user: Pharmaceuticals; Agrochemicals; Water Treatment; Construction; Paints and Dyes; Oil & Gas; Rubber Chemicals; Surfactants; Personal Care; Other End-Users
Subsegments Covered: Oil-based Printing Inks; Solvent-based Printing Inks; Water-based Printing Inks; Lotions (Including Sunscreens); Hair Preparations; Face Creams; Perfumes; Shaving Preparations; Other Cosmetic Preparations; Soap and Other Detergents; Surface Active Agents; Polish and Other Sanitation Goods; Water-based Adhesives; Solvent-based Adhesives; Hot-Melt-based Adhesives; Reactive & Other Adhesives; Water Borne Coatings; Solvent Based Coatings; Powder Coatings; Other Paints and Coatings; Herbicides; Insecticides; Fungicides; Other Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals; Nitrogen Fertilizer; Phosphate Fertilizer; Potash Fertilizer; Synthetic Fibers; Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR); Polybutadiene (BR); Ethylene Propylene (EPDM); Other Synthetic Rubber and Fibers; Polypropylene-Plastic Material and Resins; High-Density Polyethylene; Poly-Vinyl Chloride; Polyethylene Terephthalate; Polyurethane; Low-Density Polyethylene; Polystyrene-Plastic Material and Resins; Other Plastic Material and Resins; Synthetic Sweeteners; Plasticizers; Ethyl Alcohol; Silicone (except Resins); Fatty Acids; Gum and Wood Chemicals Synthetic Dye; Synthetic Pigments; Nitrogen; Oxygen; Carbon Dioxide; Hydrogen; Other Industrial Gas; Ethylene-Petrochemicals; Propylene-Petrochemicals; Benzene-Petrochemicals; Xylene; Styrene-Petrochemicals; Toluene; Cumene; Other Petrochemicals
Key Companies Mentioned: Sinopec Limited; China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina); BASF SE; Procter & Gamble Company; Unilever plc
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes
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Companies Mentioned
- Sinopec Limited
- China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina)
- BASF SE
- Procter & Gamble Company
- Unilever plc
- Dow Inc.
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
- LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
- L'Oreal SA
- LG Chem Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.
- Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd.
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Covestro AG
- PPG Industries Inc.
- Solvay S.A.
- Arkema S.A.
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Akzo Nobel N.V.
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Celanese Corporation
- Huntsman Corporation
- Formosa Plastics Corporation
- FMC Corporation
- Guardian Industries LLC
- JXTG Holdings Inc.
- Clariant AG
- Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- The Sherwin-Williams Company
- DIC Corporation
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Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 500 |
Published | February 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2024 - 2028 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 5574.05 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 7788.18 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.7% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 34 |