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全球特用化學品市場

Specialty Chemicals

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簡介目錄

2030年,全球特用化學品市場規模將達到8,669億美元

全球特種化學品市場規模預計在2024年為6,682億美元,預計2030年將達到8,669億美元,2024年至2030年期間的複合年成長率為4.4%。農業化學品是本報告分析的細分市場之一,預計其複合年成長率為4.3%,到分析期結束時將達到1425億美元。被覆劑、黏合劑、密封劑和彈性體細分市場(複合年成長率)預計在分析期間的複合年成長率為5.6%。

美國市場規模估計為 1,784 億美元,中國市場預期複合年成長率為 7.0%

美國特種化學品市場規模預計在2024年達到1,784億美元。作為世界第二大經濟體,中國市場規模預計到2030年將達到1813億美元,在2024-2030年的分析期間內,複合年成長率為7.0%。其他值得關注的區域市場包括日本和加拿大,預計在分析期間內,這兩個市場的複合年成長率分別為2.6%和3.7%。在歐洲,預計德國市場的複合年成長率為3.1%。

全球特種化學品市場-主要趨勢與促進因素摘要

為什麼特種化學品在當今的工業格局中至關重要?

特種化學品是滿足不同行業特定性能要求的獨特化合物。與通常大規模生產的大宗化學品不同,特種化學品產量小,並且高度客製化,以在最終產品中達到預期效果。這些化學物質包括添加劑、黏合劑、高級聚合物、農業化學品、藥品等。客製化化學品可增強產品的耐用性、彈性和生物相容性等特性,從而創造顯著的附加價值。例如,在汽車產業,特種化學品透過提高所用材料的性能,有助於開發更輕、更省油的汽車。同樣,在個人護理領域,這些化學品對於配製滿足特定消費者需求的高性能護膚產品至關重要。這些化學品在最佳化產品性能方面發揮關鍵作用,在當今的行業格局中已成為不可或缺的一部分。

技術進步如何影響特種化學品產業?

由於技術進步,特種化學品產業正在經歷變革時期。材料科學和化學領域的創新正在推動更高效、更環保的特殊化學品的開發。例如,奈米技術透過創造奈米粒子徹底改變了該產業,這些奈米粒子可以改善被覆劑、黏合劑和複合材料的性能,從而提高性能並減少材料使用。生物技術領域也在取得長足進步,特別是在開發永續生物基特種化學品作為傳統石化產品的替代品方面。此外,日益提高的流程自動化和數位化正在提高生產效率和品管。人工智慧和機器學習在研發過程中的整合正在加速新化學配方的發現和現有化學配方的最佳化。這些技術進步不僅使特種化學品更有效率和永續性,而且還擴大了應用可能性。

專用化學品在工業上的主要用途有哪些?

特種化學品應用於各行業,利用其獨特性能來提高產品性能和創新。在建設產業,密封劑、黏合劑和被覆劑等特殊化學品在提高建築物的耐久性和美觀性方面發揮關鍵作用。在農業領域,殺蟲劑、除草劑和化學肥料等農藥對於提高和保護農作物產量至關重要。在電子業,特種化學品廣泛用於製造半導體、印刷基板和其他電子元件,以確保高性能和可靠性。在醫療保健和製藥行業,特種化學品在藥物和醫療設備的配方中至關重要,有助於治療和患者照護的進步。特種化學品的多功能性和特異性使其成為在這些不同領域實現創新和效率的關鍵。

哪些因素推動了特種化學品市場的成長?

特種化學品市場的成長受多種因素驅動。其中一個關鍵促進因素是汽車、建築和電子等產業對高性能材料的需求不斷成長。隨著這些產業不斷創新以滿足更高的性能標準,對先進特種化學品的需求也日益成長。另一個驅動力是向永續和環保產品的轉變。監管壓力和消費者意識的提升正促使製造商開發生物基和環保特用化學品。此外,快速的都市化和工業化,尤其是在新興經濟體,正在刺激建築、汽車和消費品領域對特種化學品的需求。化學合成和製程最佳化的技術進步也使得生產更精細、更高純度的特種化學品成為可能,從而推動了市場的成長。此外,醫療保健和個人護理領域個人化產品的興起也推動了對客製化特殊化學品的需求。這些綜合因素使特種化學品市場呈現強勁成長勢頭,因為各行各業越來越依賴這些特種化合物來推動技術創新並滿足不斷變化的市場需求。

部分

按類型(農業化學品、塗料、黏合劑、密封劑和彈性體 (CASE)、潤滑劑和油田化學品、設施和工業清洗、建築化學品、造紙和紡織化學品、表面活性劑、電子化學品、清洗化學品、水處理化學品、其他)

受訪公司範例(總合44家)

  • 20 Microns Ltd.
  • Aakash Chemicals
  • Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.
  • Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC
  • Agratech International, Inc.
  • Albemarle Corporation
  • Alchemy Cloud, Inc.
  • American Pacific Corporation
  • American Polywater Corporation
  • Amsyn

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目錄

第1章調查方法

第2章執行摘要

  • 市場概覽
  • 主要企業
  • 市場趨勢和促進因素
  • 全球市場展望

第3章市場分析

  • 美國
  • 加拿大
  • 日本
  • 中國
  • 歐洲
  • 法國
  • 德國
  • 義大利
  • 英國
  • 西班牙
  • 俄羅斯
  • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
  • 澳洲
  • 印度
  • 韓國
  • 其他亞太地區
  • 拉丁美洲
  • 阿根廷
  • 巴西
  • 墨西哥
  • 其他拉丁美洲
  • 中東
  • 伊朗
  • 以色列
  • 沙烏地阿拉伯
  • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
  • 其他中東地區
  • 非洲

第4章 競賽

簡介目錄
Product Code: MCP13915

Global Specialty Chemicals Market to Reach US$866.9 Billion by 2030

The global market for Specialty Chemicals estimated at US$668.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$866.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Agrochemicals, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.3% CAGR and reach US$142.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) segment is estimated at 5.6% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$178.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 7.0% CAGR

The Specialty Chemicals market in the U.S. is estimated at US$178.4 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$181.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 7.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% and 3.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.1% CAGR.

Global Specialty Chemicals Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

What Makes Specialty Chemicals Indispensable in Today's Industrial Landscape?

Specialty chemicals are unique compounds that cater to specific performance requirements across diverse industries. Unlike bulk chemicals produced in large volumes for general use, specialty chemicals are manufactured in smaller quantities but are highly customized to achieve desired effects in end products. These chemicals include additives, adhesives, advanced polymers, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals, among others. Their tailored nature enables them to enhance product characteristics such as durability, elasticity, or biocompatibility, thereby adding significant value. For instance, in the automotive industry, specialty chemicals contribute to the development of lightweight, fuel-efficient vehicles by improving the performance of materials used. Similarly, in the personal care sector, these chemicals are vital in formulating high-performance skincare products that cater to specific consumer needs. Their critical role in optimizing product performance makes them indispensable in today's industrial landscape.

How Are Technological Advancements Shaping the Specialty Chemicals Sector?

The specialty chemicals sector is undergoing a transformative phase driven by technological advancements. Innovations in material science and chemistry are enabling the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly specialty chemicals. Nanotechnology, for example, has revolutionized the sector by creating nanoparticles that enhance the properties of coatings, adhesives, and composites, leading to improved performance and reduced material usage. Biotechnology is another area making significant strides, particularly in the development of bio-based specialty chemicals that offer sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical-derived products. Furthermore, advancements in process automation and digitalization are enhancing production efficiency and quality control. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in R&D processes is accelerating the discovery of new chemical formulations and optimizing existing ones. These technological advancements are not only boosting the efficiency and sustainability of specialty chemicals but are also expanding their application possibilities.

What Are the Key Applications of Specialty Chemicals Across Industries?

Specialty chemicals find applications in a myriad of industries, each leveraging their unique properties to enhance product performance and innovation. In the construction industry, specialty chemicals such as sealants, adhesives, and coatings play a crucial role in improving the durability and aesthetic appeal of buildings. In the agricultural sector, agrochemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers are essential for enhancing crop yield and protection. The electronics industry relies heavily on specialty chemicals for manufacturing semiconductors, printed circuit boards, and other electronic components, ensuring high performance and reliability. In the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, specialty chemicals are integral in the formulation of drugs and medical devices, contributing to advancements in medical treatments and patient care. The versatility and specificity of specialty chemicals make them a key enabler of innovation and efficiency across these varied sectors.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Specialty Chemicals Market?

The growth in the specialty chemicals market is driven by several factors. One significant driver is the increasing demand for high-performance materials in industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics. As these industries innovate to meet higher performance standards, the need for advanced specialty chemicals rises. Another driver is the shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly products. Regulatory pressures and consumer awareness are pushing manufacturers to develop bio-based and environmentally benign specialty chemicals. Additionally, rapid urbanization and industrialization, particularly in emerging economies, are spurring the demand for specialty chemicals in construction, automotive, and consumer goods. Technological advancements in chemical synthesis and process optimization are also propelling market growth by enabling the production of more sophisticated and high-purity specialty chemicals. Furthermore, the rise of personalized products in healthcare and personal care sectors is fueling the demand for customized specialty chemicals. These factors collectively ensure a robust growth trajectory for the specialty chemicals market, as industries increasingly depend on these specialized compounds to drive innovation and meet evolving market needs.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Specialty Chemicals market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:

Type (Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals, Other Types)

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 44 Featured) -

  • 20 Microns Ltd.
  • Aakash Chemicals
  • Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.
  • Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC
  • Agratech International, Inc.
  • Albemarle Corporation
  • Alchemy Cloud, Inc.
  • American Pacific Corporation
  • American Polywater Corporation
  • Amsyn

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. METHODOLOGY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
    • Influencer Market Insights
    • Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
    • Specialty Chemicals - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
    • Global Economic Update
    • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
  • 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
  • 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
    • Increasing Demand for High-Performance Materials Propels Growth in Specialty Chemicals Market
    • Advances in Green Chemistry Throw Spotlight on Sustainable Chemicals
    • Expansion of the Pharmaceutical Industry Strengthens Business Case for Specialty Chemicals
    • Growth in Personal Care Products Generates Demand for Specialty Ingredients
    • Rising Adoption of Specialty Polymers in Automotive Drives Market Growth
    • Innovations in Nanomaterials Expand Addressable Market Opportunity
    • Stringent Environmental Regulations Spur Demand for Eco-Friendly Chemicals
    • Technological Advancements in Catalysts Accelerate Market Growth
    • Growth in Electronics and Semiconductor Industries Drives Adoption of Specialty Chemicals
    • Enhanced Agricultural Productivity Needs Generate Demand for Agrochemicals
    • Increasing Industrialization in Emerging Economies Propels Specialty Chemicals Market
    • Advances in Coating Technologies Strengthen Business Case for Specialty Chemicals
    • Expanding Construction Sector Spurs Demand for High-Performance Specialty Chemicals
  • 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
    • TABLE 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 2: World Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agrochemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 5: World Historic Review for Agrochemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Agrochemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 8: World Historic Review for Construction Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Construction Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surfactants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 11: World Historic Review for Surfactants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Surfactants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronic Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 14: World Historic Review for Electronic Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Electronic Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cleaning Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 17: World Historic Review for Cleaning Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Cleaning Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Paper & Textile Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 20: World Historic Review for Paper & Textile Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Paper & Textile Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 23: World Historic Review for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 25: World Specialty Chemicals Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
    • TABLE 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 27: World Historic Review for Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 30: World Historic Review for Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Institutional & Industrial Cleaners by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 33: World Historic Review for Institutional & Industrial Cleaners by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Institutional & Industrial Cleaners by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Water Treatment Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 36: World Historic Review for Water Treatment Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Water Treatment Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

  • UNITED STATES
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 38: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 39: USA Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 40: USA 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • CANADA
    • TABLE 41: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 42: Canada Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 43: Canada 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • JAPAN
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 44: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 45: Japan Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 46: Japan 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • CHINA
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 47: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 48: China Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 49: China 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • EUROPE
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 50: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 51: Europe Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 52: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 53: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 54: Europe Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 55: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • FRANCE
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 56: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 57: France Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 58: France 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • GERMANY
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 59: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 60: Germany Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 61: Germany 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • ITALY
    • TABLE 62: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 63: Italy Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 64: Italy 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • UNITED KINGDOM
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 65: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 66: UK Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 67: UK 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • SPAIN
    • TABLE 68: Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 69: Spain Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 70: Spain 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • RUSSIA
    • TABLE 71: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 72: Russia Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 73: Russia 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • REST OF EUROPE
    • TABLE 74: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 75: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 76: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • ASIA-PACIFIC
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 77: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 78: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 79: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 80: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 81: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 82: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • AUSTRALIA
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 83: Australia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 84: Australia Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 85: Australia 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • INDIA
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 86: India Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 87: India Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 88: India 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • SOUTH KOREA
    • TABLE 89: South Korea Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 90: South Korea Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 91: South Korea 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
    • TABLE 92: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 93: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 94: Rest of Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • LATIN AMERICA
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 95: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 96: Latin America Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 97: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 98: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 99: Latin America Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 100: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • ARGENTINA
    • TABLE 101: Argentina Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 102: Argentina Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 103: Argentina 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • BRAZIL
    • TABLE 104: Brazil Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 105: Brazil Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 106: Brazil 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • MEXICO
    • TABLE 107: Mexico Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 108: Mexico Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 109: Mexico 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • REST OF LATIN AMERICA
    • TABLE 110: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 111: Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 112: Rest of Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • MIDDLE EAST
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 113: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Rest of Middle East Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 114: Middle East Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Rest of Middle East Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 115: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Rest of Middle East Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
    • TABLE 116: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 117: Middle East Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 118: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • IRAN
    • TABLE 119: Iran Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 120: Iran Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 121: Iran 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • ISRAEL
    • TABLE 122: Israel Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 123: Israel Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 124: Israel 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • SAUDI ARABIA
    • TABLE 125: Saudi Arabia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 126: Saudi Arabia Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 127: Saudi Arabia 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
    • TABLE 128: UAE Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 129: UAE Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 130: UAE 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • REST OF MIDDLE EAST
    • TABLE 131: Rest of Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 132: Rest of Middle East Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 133: Rest of Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • AFRICA
    • Specialty Chemicals Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
    • TABLE 134: Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 135: Africa Historic Review for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 136: Africa 15-Year Perspective for Specialty Chemicals by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Agrochemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE), Lubricant & Oilfield Chemicals, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Construction Chemicals, Paper & Textile Chemicals, Surfactants, Electronic Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals and Other Types for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030

IV. COMPETITION