Specialty Chemicals

Shale gas could become a game changer for the Latin American petrochemical industry, which has suffered from natural gas scarcities and increasing petrochemical product demand. This market insight research service discusses the potential shale gas has in Latin America. Specific attention is paid to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, ...

Oleochemicals are basic raw materials for soaps and detergents. They are also used as stabilizers and plasticizers in the plastics industry and are mainly used in the form of derivatives such as surfactants, fatty acid metal salts, and fatty acid esters in end-user applications. Fatty acids are used in the synthesis of chemical intermediates such a...

This is an in-depth study covering the current state as well as the future potential of green construction materials in the GCC. The scope of this research service includes insight into green products, drivers and restraints, demand forecasts, trends, market shares and analysis for four segments, namely; concrete, paints, insulation and flooring. T...

This research service analyzes trends occurring in the water and wastewater treatment chemicals market in Mexico. Legislation is encouraging industries to re-utilize water, which involves the process of treating it with chemicals. However, the lack of enforcement means market penetration is not 100.0 percent. The market is segmented into flocculant...

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...

The research service focuses on the Brazilian pulp and paper chemicals market, including main products regarding pulping, bleaching, finishing, and coating processing. The analyzed pulp and paper chemicals have been an important presence in the market for years. Even though they present as a mature stage in the market, the total pulp and paper che...

This research service analyses the United States and European enhanced oil recovery chemicals market, its current situation, trends and future opportunities. The market is primarily divided into the following six segments depending on the chemical type: polymers segment, surfactants segment, alkaline chemicals segment, surfactant-polymer formulatio...

This research service identifies the major industry challenges, drivers, restraints, regional trends, and application segment trends in the global emission control catalysts market. The research covers four regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. It provides revenue forecasts at the top level and percentage splits across end...

This research service discusses the nutraceutical market in United States. The study is segmented into: antioxidants; botanicals and herbs; ergogenic agents; joint supplements; omega-3 fatty acids; vitamins and minerals; and other ingredients. This service discusses the latest market trends and examines the markets potential. In addition, in-depth...