Chemicals and Materials

A total of 1,937 clients completed Frost & Sullivans 2014 Search for Growth survey. Frost & Sullivans research team has used the findings and the open-text feedback obtained from the survey to select and prioritise topics that were deemed to be poised for the greatest growth in 2014 and beyond, and to examine relevant Mega Trends. This market i...

This research service titled chemicals usage in the various utilities in sub-Saharan Africa looks at the water treatment chemicals demand by power utilities in South Africa, with a regional overview of Nigeria, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, and Uganda. Market growth data and forecast growth rates, as well as detailed drivers, restraints, and challeng...

This Frost & Sullivan research study aims to provide an overview of the chemicals companies in South Africa by providing insight into the chemicals industry. Company profiles are included for Tier I and selected Tier II chemicals companies across various end users. The research topics covered include an industry overview and background, Mega Trends...

This strategic research service aims at providing an overview of key trends and tectonic shifts that are expected to take place in the global chemicals market. The various chemical segments (basic, specialty, polymer, and agrochemicals) have been considered and an outlined analysis of the next game-changing markets of the future and what impact the...

The aim of this market insight is to facilitate understanding of the 12I Tax Incentive in South Africa. The insight should provide knowledge in many areas, including: general overview of the 12I, including a brief outline of policy context and sector value; a description of the targeted beneficiaries and main objectives of the 12I; a discussion of ...

The chemical industry has always focused on using feedstocks from the most readily available sources. As renewable resources become a more important energy source in a future low-carbon economy, they provide an opportunity for chemical companies to develop a renewable chemicals industry. This research service examines the following second-generatio...

Countries with comparatively major industrial activities in Africa are South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Morocco, and Kenya. There is lack of a well-developed manufacturing sector in a number of African countries. This has resulted in the presence of companies that are focused on supplying finished chemical products, rather than chemical raw m...

Transportation represents one of the most important end markets for chemicals; globalisation is one of four major Mega Trends driving change in the market. Globalisation encompasses many specific factors, including societal trends such as urbanisation, and automotive industry trends. This study assesses how each of these trends is affecting use of ...

This study provides a brief overview of the regulations impacting the chemicals and raw materials markets in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. It provides information on import and export tariffs as well as trade agreements and documentation required for trading goods across borders. The study also provides an overview of the total chemicals...