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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.

CM Reports in this section are prepared and reviewed by the Chemicals & Materials research team.

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.

Coverage within this vertical

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.

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Specialty Chemicals

High-value, formulation-specific chemicals serving industrial and consumer end-uses.

02

Inorganic & Industrial Chemicals

Bulk commodity chemicals, acids, alkalis, and industrial gas markets.

03

Advanced Materials & Industrial Minerals

Ceramics, composites, nanomaterials, and processed industrial mineral markets.

04

Polymers & Plastics

Commodity and engineering polymers, resins, and plastic compounding markets.

05

Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers

Industrial and consumer bonding, sealing, and elastomeric material markets.

06

Paints, Coatings & Surface Technologies

Protective and decorative coatings, surface treatments, and pigment markets.

07

Construction & Building Materials

Cement, aggregates, insulation, and specialty construction chemistry markets.

08

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients

Active ingredients, surfactants, and formulation chemistries for personal care products.

09

Packaging Materials & Technologies

Flexible and rigid packaging substrates, barrier films, and sustainable packaging chemistry.

10

Agricultural Chemicals

Fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, and agricultural formulation markets.

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Sustainable & Bio-based Chemicals

Bioplastics, green solvents, and renewable feedstock-derived chemical markets.

12

Lubricants & Functional Additives

Industrial and automotive lubricants, performance additives, and specialty fluid markets.

These sub-domains describe the breadth of coverage in this vertical — the report list below isn't filterable by sub-domain yet. Use search or contact us if you're after a specific market.
Research intelligence

Secondary sources behind this vertical

Alongside primary interviews, every Chemicals & Materials estimate is checked against these authoritative public and regulatory sources.

Secondary sourceOfficial 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 Internationalastm.org ↗
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)iso.org ↗
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)nist.gov ↗
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)plasticsindustry.org ↗
European Bioplasticseuropean-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 Internationalcroplife.org ↗
Packaging Europepackagingeurope.com ↗
Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)flexpack.org ↗
Battery Council International (BCI)batterycouncil.org ↗
International Copper Association (ICA)internationalcopper.org ↗
World Steel Associationworldsteel.org ↗
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Specialty Chemical Distribution Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Product, 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 specialty chemical distribution market size was valued at USD 105.1 Billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a 7.5% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, attaining USD 216.61 Bil...

2026 sizeUSD 110.96 billion
CAGR7.03%
2036 forecastUSD 218.89 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Fiber-reinforced Plastic (FRP) Recycling Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Product, Recycling Technique, 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 fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) recycling market size was assessed at USD 539.93 Million in 2025 and is poised to grow at a 8% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, crossing USD 1....

2026 sizeUSD 566.08 million
CAGR7.6%
2036 forecastUSD 1.18 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Expanded Polypropylene Foam 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 expanded polypropylene foam market size was worth USD 1.29 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 11.1% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, reaching USD 3.7 Billion by 203...

2026 sizeUSD 1.4 billion
CAGR8.55%
2036 forecastUSD 3.18 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Ferrochrome Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Application, Product), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape

The global ferrochrome market size was valued at USD 20.96 Billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 6.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, exceeding USD 39.72 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 22.2 billion
CAGR5.8%
2036 forecastUSD 39.01 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Nitric Acid 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 nitric acid market size was valued at USD 31.7 Billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a 2.5% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, surpassing USD 40.58 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 33.8 billion
CAGR2.57%
2036 forecastUSD 43.56 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Sep 2026

Carbon Steel 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 carbon steel market size was more than USD 1.05 Trillion in 2025 and is set to grow at a 4.1% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, surpassing USD 1.57 Trillion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 1.11 trillion
CAGR5.7%
2036 forecastUSD 1.93 trillion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Composites Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Product, Manufacturing Process, End-use, Resin 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 composites market size was estimated at USD 112.26 Billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 7.3% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, surpassing USD 227.1 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 120.6 billion
CAGR7.98%
2036 forecastUSD 259.88 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Grade, Form, 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 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) market size was over USD 6.2 Billion in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 5.4% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, reaching USD 10.49 Billion by 203...

2026 sizeUSD 6.5 billion
CAGR6.08%
2036 forecastUSD 11.73 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Halloysite 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 halloysite market size was valued at USD 46.42 Million in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a 5.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, crossing USD 80.05 Million by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 51 million
CAGR5.23%
2036 forecastUSD 84.91 million
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Phenolic Resins 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 phenolic resins market size was assessed at USD 15.63 Billion in 2025 and is poised to grow at a 5.6% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, attaining USD 26.95 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 16.7 billion
CAGR5.42%
2036 forecastUSD 28.31 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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