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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

Polymer Foam 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 polymer foam market size was assessed at USD 199.03 Billion in 2025 and is poised to grow at a 23.5% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, attaining USD 1.64 Trillion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 132.6 billion
CAGR5.23%
2036 forecastUSD 220.77 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Bioresorbable Polymers 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 bioresorbable polymers market size was over USD 1.86 Billion in 2025 and is likely to grow at a 13.8% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, exceeding USD 6.78 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 2.2 billion
CAGR13.11%
2036 forecastUSD 7.54 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Isobutene 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 isobutene market size was more than USD 30.76 Billion in 2025 and is set to grow at a 4.6% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, crossing USD 48.23 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 33.2 billion
CAGR3.99%
2036 forecastUSD 49.1 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Plastics Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (End-use, 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 plastics market size was worth USD 672.38 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 4.4% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, exceeding USD 1.03 Trillion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 1.01 trillion
CAGR4.18%
2036 forecastUSD 1.52 trillion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jun 2026

Agricultural Enzymes Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Functionality, Product, Crop 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 agricultural enzymes market size was valued at USD 625.15 Million in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a 9.2% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, attaining USD 1.51 Billion by 2035...

2026 sizeUSD 737.8 million
CAGR8.55%
2036 forecastUSD 1.68 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Float Glass 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 float glass market size stood at USD 50.79 Billion in 2025 and is predicted to grow at a 4.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, reaching USD 81.17 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 54.7 billion
CAGR4.94%
2036 forecastUSD 88.59 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Potash Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (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 potash market size was worth USD 65.91 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 5.1% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, reaching USD 108.39 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 68 billion
CAGR5.32%
2036 forecastUSD 114.19 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Product, End-use, Material, Drug Delivery Mode), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape

The global pharmaceutical packaging market size was more than USD 164.34 Billion in 2025 and is set to grow at a 9.9% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, surpassing USD 422.4 Billion by 20...

2026 sizeUSD 182.2 billion
CAGR9.41%
2036 forecastUSD 447.84 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Jul 2026

Catalyst Carriers Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Type, 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 catalyst carriers market size was more than USD 540.71 Million in 2025 and is set to grow at a 7.8% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, surpassing USD 1.15 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 569.51 million
CAGR7.32%
2036 forecastUSD 1.15 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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Chemicals & Materials Aug 2026

Friction Modifiers 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 friction modifiers market size was assessed at USD 1.05 Billion in 2025 and is poised to grow at a 4% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, exceeding USD 1.55 Billion by 2035.

2026 sizeUSD 1.1 billion
CAGR3.61%
2036 forecastUSD 1.57 billion
NAEUAPACUSJapanGermany
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