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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

Recycled PET Flakes 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 recycled PET flakes market size was over USD 12.07 Billion in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 10.8% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, reaching USD 33.66 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 13.8 billion
CAGR10.83%
2036 forecastUSD 38.59 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Antimicrobial Textiles Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Active Agent, 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 antimicrobial textiles market size was over USD 13.36 Billion in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 7% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, crossing USD 26.28 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 14.6 billion
CAGR6.56%
2036 forecastUSD 27.56 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

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

The global polycarbonate diols market size was valued at USD 286.91 Million in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a 5.5% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, surpassing USD 490.08 Million by 20...

2026 sizeUSD 317.9 million
CAGR5.13%
2036 forecastUSD 524.27 million
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Ilmenite Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Application, 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 ilmenite market size was around USD 12.67 Billion in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 4% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, surpassing USD 18.75 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 12.5 billion
CAGR3.71%
2036 forecastUSD 17.99 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Shape Memory Polymer Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Material, 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 shape memory polymer market size was worth USD 1.61 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 22.7% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, surpassing USD 12.45 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 1.98 billion
CAGR22.23%
2036 forecastUSD 14.74 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Sodium Nitrate 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 sodium nitrate market size was around USD 123.13 Million in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 6% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, exceeding USD 220.51 Million by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 133 million
CAGR3.71%
2036 forecastUSD 191.45 million
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Distribution Channel, 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 quaternary ammonium compounds market size was around USD 1.21 Billion in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 4.4% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, crossing USD 1.86 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 1.3 billion
CAGR3.99%
2036 forecastUSD 1.92 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Chemicals Digitalization Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Product, 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 chemicals digitalization market size stood at USD 21.15 Billion in 2025 and is predicted to grow at a 22.4% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, attaining USD 159.63 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 24.73 billion
CAGR21.95%
2036 forecastUSD 179.9 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Syntactic Foam Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Form, Matrix, 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 syntactic foam market size was assessed at USD 153.42 Million in 2025 and is poised to grow at a 5.4% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, crossing USD 259.59 Million by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 168.2 million
CAGR5.04%
2036 forecastUSD 275.03 million
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Lithium Cobalt Oxide 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 lithium cobalt oxide market size was around USD 6.01 Billion in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 9.4% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, crossing USD 14.76 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 6.47 billion
CAGR8.84%
2036 forecastUSD 15.09 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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