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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 Jul 2026

Thermoformed Plastics Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Process, 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 thermoformed plastics market size was more than USD 16.03 Billion in 2025 and is set to grow at a 5% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, crossing USD 26.11 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 17.1 billion
CAGR4.66%
2036 forecastUSD 26.97 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Advanced Phase Change Materials 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 advanced phase change materials market size was worth USD 3.44 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 8.2% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, attaining USD 7.57 Billion b...

2026 sizeUSD 4.17 billion
CAGR7.79%
2036 forecastUSD 8.83 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Plastic Recycling Services Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Process, 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 recycling services market size was over USD 30.29 Billion in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 8.1% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, exceeding USD 66 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 15.14 billion
CAGR11.21%
2036 forecastUSD 43.81 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Bio-PET Film 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 bio-PET film market size was around USD 84.05 Million in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 12.4% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, reaching USD 270.52 Million by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 96.8 million
CAGR11.97%
2036 forecastUSD 299.84 million
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Specialty Carbon Black Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Grade), 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 carbon black market size was around USD 3.23 Billion in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 10.1% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, exceeding USD 8.45 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 3.8 billion
CAGR10.36%
2036 forecastUSD 10.18 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Specialty Polyamides 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 polyamides market size was assessed at USD 3.04 Billion in 2025 and is poised to grow at a 7.1% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, exceeding USD 6.04 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 3.3 billion
CAGR6.65%
2036 forecastUSD 6.28 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

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

The global composite adhesive market size was worth USD 3.93 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 5.3% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, attaining USD 6.59 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 4.1 billion
CAGR4.94%
2036 forecastUSD 6.64 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Polypropylene Compounds Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Application, End-use, 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 polypropylene compounds market size was valued at USD 26.34 Billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a 7.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, exceeding USD 55.82 Billion by 2...

2026 sizeUSD 28.9 billion
CAGR5.99%
2036 forecastUSD 51.71 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Ethylene Glycols Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Derivative Type, End Use, 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 ethylene glycols market size was over USD 19.38 Billion in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 5.4% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, attaining USD 32.79 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 20 billion
CAGR5.04%
2036 forecastUSD 32.7 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Copper Scrap Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Feed Material, Grade, 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 copper scrap market size stood at USD 74.84 Billion in 2025 and is predicted to grow at a 8.7% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, attaining USD 172.36 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 42.4 billion
CAGR8.84%
2036 forecastUSD 98.91 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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