Global Chemicals Market Share 2024, Forecast To 2033

25 Sep, 2024

The chemicals market has witnessed robust growth, escalating from $5115.19 billion in 2023 to $5574.05 billion in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. This growth in the historical period is attributed to global economic conditions, trends in raw material costs, market consolidation, and the impact of global population growth. Projections for 2028 indicate sustained growth, with the market size expected to reach $7788.18 billion at a CAGR of 8.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is linked to factors such as stringent environmental regulations, shifts in consumer preferences, the increasing use of renewable and bio-based materials, geopolitical considerations, and a prioritization of health and safety. Major trends in this period encompass sustainability and green chemistry, digital transformation, the adoption of circular economy practices, advancements in materials and nanotechnology, a focus on supply chain resilience, and the integration of digitalization and industry 4.0.

Major Driver In The Chemicals Market

Interest rates were low in most developed countries during this period, positively impacting the growth of the chemicals market. These low-interest rates encouraged borrowing and increased the flow of money for investment. This allowed chemical companies to borrow money for process improvements, thus driving the market during the historic period. The chemicals market is projected to be $1.2 trillion in 2023, with a forecasted growth to $1.4 trillion in 2024. By 2028, the market is expected to expand to $1.8 trillion.

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Chemicals Market Competitive Landscape

Sinopec Limited, China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina), BASF SE, Procter & Gamble Company, Unilever plc, Dow Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), LyondellBasell Industries N.V., L'Oreal SA, LG Chem Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp., Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Covestro AG, PPG Industries Inc., Solvay S.A., Arkema S.A., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Akzo Nobel N.V., Eastman Chemical Company, Celanese Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, FMC Corporation, Guardian Industries LLC, JXTG Holdings Inc., Clariant AG, Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, The Sherwin-Williams Company, DIC Corporation

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Chemicals Market Segmentation

The chemicals market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: General Chemical Product, Printing Inks, Toiletries, Soap and Cleaning Compounds, Adhesives, Paints and Coatings, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals, Chemical Fertilizers, Synthetic Rubber and Fibers, Plastic Material and Resins, Ethyl Alcohol and Other Basic Organic Chemical, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical, Synthetic Dye and Pigment, Industrial Gas, Petrochemicals
2) By Type of Intermediate Chemicals: Methanol, Ethylene Oxide, Propylene Oxide
3) By End Userr: Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Water Treatment, Construction, Paints and Dyes, Oil & Gas, Rubber Chemicals, Surfactants, Personal Care, Other End-Users Subsegments Covered: , Oil-Based Printing Inks, Solvent-Based Printing Inks, Water-Based Printing Inks, Lotions (Including Sunscreens), Hair Preparations, Face Creams, Perfumes, Shaving Preparations, Other Cosmetic Preparations, Soap and Other Detergents, Surface Active Agents, Polish and Other Sanitation Goods, Water-Based Adhesives, Solvent-Based Adhesives, Hot-Melt-Based Adhesives, Reactive & Other Adhesives, Water Borne Coatings, Solvent Based Coatings, Powder Coatings, Other Paints and Coatings, Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Other Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals, Nitrogen Fertilizer, Phosphate Fertilizer, Potash Fertilizer, Synthetic Fibers, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR), Polybutadiene (BR), Ethylene Propylene (EPDM), Other Synthetic Rubber and Fibers, Polypropylene-Plastic Material and Resins, High-Density Polyethylene, Poly-Vinyl Chloride, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polystyrene-Plastic Material and Resins, Other Plastic Material and Resins, Synthetic Sweeteners, Plasticizers, Ethyl Alcohol, Silicone (except Resins), Fatty Acids, Gum and Wood Chemicals Synthetic Dye, Synthetic Pigments, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Other Industrial Gas, Ethylene-Petrochemicals, Propylene-Petrochemicals, Benzene-Petrochemicals, Xylene, Styrene-Petrochemicals, Toluene, Cumene, Other Petrochemicals
By Geography:The regions covered in the chemicals market report are Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; New Zealand; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; France; Germany; UK; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chemicals market in 2023.

The Chemicals Global Market Report 2024 furnishes information about the global chemicals market, encompassing details like market size, projections for growth, segmentation across various sectors and regions, and an overview of competitors, including their revenues, profiles, and market shares. Furthermore, the report pinpoints potential opportunities and strategic directions derived from market trends and the strategies adopted by key competitors. The report also offers an assessment of how the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and increasing inflation have affected both global and regional markets, furnishing valuable strategic insights for businesses.