THE GLOBAL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INDUSTRY

MARKET ANALYSIS IN THE LIGHT

In addition to a comprehensive view of the sector's environment and demand (macroeconomic factors, changes brought about by digital transformation and ecological transition, etc.), the study provides our exclusive analysis of the past evolution of the global specialty chemicals industry and its prospects.

COMPANIES' BUSINESS STRATEGIES

The report details the growth levers prioritised by the world leaders in the specialty chemicals industry, after analysing their main strengths and weaknesses.

EXPLANATION OF THE CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

This report also provides an individualised and aggregated financial analysis of the operators' financial performance. In particular, it deciphers the evolution of sales and operating profit rate for the analysed companies.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SUMMARY AND KEY PAGES OF THE REPORT

The summary provides all the elements needed to understand the major trends in the sector and foreseeable developments, drawing on analyses of the market outlook and the strategies of the companies..

2. INDUSTRY FUNDAMENTALS

OVERVIEW

INDUSTRY FUNDAMENTALS

3. SECTORAL ENVIRONMENT

OVERVIEW

POLITICAL FACTORS

• The chemical industry is a sensitive area for governments

ECONOMIC FACTORS

• Global GDP

• GDP by region

• Oil prices

• Gas prices

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

• Growth trends in customer markets

• The global automotive industry

• European agriculture

• The global construction market

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS

• Population urbanisation

• The rise of the middle class

TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS

• Technological developments and the chemical industry

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Risks and opportunities of environmental concerns

• Substance restrictions

4. THE GLOBAL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS MARKET

THE GLOBAL CHEMICAL MARKET

• The global chemical industry market in value

• Global chemical industry production by volume

SUPPLY

DATA BY KEY GEOGRAPHIC MARKET

• Outlook for the chemical industry by country

• Location of activity

• The Chinese market

• The European market

• The US market

GLOBAL TRADE

5. ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE OF MARKET LEADERS

REVENUE

• Cumulative revenue of market leaders

• Ranking of leaders by revenue in the industry

• Ranking by revenue growth rate

OPERATING PROFIT MARGIN

• Cumulative operating income of the leaders

• Ranking of leaders by operating profit margin

INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE

• Key performance indicators

• Market shares of agrochemical leaders

• Changes in stock market prices

6. SOURCES

7. ANNEXES

8. FORCES AT WORK

• Rankings of the 10 world leaders in the global specialty chemicals industry

• Key performance indicators of the 10 leaders (revenue growth and EBIT rate)

• SWOT analysis of the 10 leaders

9. LEADERS' PROFILES

• BASF

• Procter & Gamble

• Bayer

• Henke

• Sherwin-Williams

• Syngenta AG

• Toray Industries

• Corteva Agriscience

• PPG Industries

• Evonik Industries

BASF

Procter & Gamble

Bayer

Henke

Sherwin-Williams

Syngenta AG

Toray Industries

Corteva Agriscience

PPG Industries

Evonik Industries