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在技术进步、永续发展举措和不断变化的消费者偏好的推动下,化学品和材料行业正在经历重大转型。 GMIPulse 提供化学品和材料行业以下主要市场的深入见解,并提供一系列主题报告,重点关注:
在汽车和製造业需求不断成长的推动下,全球磨料磨料市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 4.8% 的复合年成长率成长。主要应用包括研磨、抛光和切割。例如,汽车生产和维护活动的增加正在推动对高性能磨料的需求。
在建筑和汽车行业进步的推动下,黏合剂和密封剂市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 5.5% 的复合年成长率成长。主要领域包括结构性黏合剂、压敏性黏合剂和密封剂。汽车製造中扩大采用轻质材料,推动了对具有卓越黏合强度的先进黏合剂和密封剂的需求。
在电子、航空航太和医疗保健领域创新的推动下,先进材料市场从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 6.1% 的复合年成长率扩张。关键材料包括奈米材料、先进陶瓷和复合材料。例如,先进复合材料在航空航太领域的应用正在显着成长,以减轻重量并提高燃油效率。
在向永续和可再生化学品生产转变的支持下,生物基化学品市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 7.2% 的复合年成长率成长。主要产品包括生物塑胶、生物燃料和生物润滑剂。人们对减少碳足迹的日益重视正在推动各行业对生物基化学品的需求。
在汽车和工业应用对高性能润滑油的需求不断成长的推动下,润滑油和润滑脂市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 3.9% 的复合年成长率成长。主要产品包括机油、液压油和工业润滑脂。电动车的兴起正在影响满足电动车独特要求的专用润滑油的开发。
金工在高精度加工和製造流程需求的推动下,金属加工液市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 4.3% 的复合年成长率成长。主要产品包括切削液、磨削液和成型液。金属加工技术的不断进步正在推动对高效、环保的金属加工液的需求。
在建筑活动不断增加和工业应用中对防护涂料的需求的推动下,油漆和涂料市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 5.0% 的复合年成长率成长。主要领域包括建筑涂料、工业涂料和特殊涂料。抗菌和自清洁涂层等创新越来越受欢迎,特别是在医疗保健和消费品领域。
在天然和有机产品需求不断成长的支持下,个人护理和化妆品化学品市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 6.5% 的复合年成长率成长。主要化学品包括润肤剂、界面活性剂和活性成分。清洁美容和永续配方的趋势正在推动该行业的成长。
在各产业对轻量耐用材料需求的推动下,聚合物市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 4.7% 的复合年成长率成长。主要聚合物包括聚乙烯、聚丙烯和聚氯乙烯。聚合物在包装、汽车和医疗保健行业的使用不断增加,推动了市场的成长。
在各种应用对高性能化学品的需求的推动下,特种化学品市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 5.2% 的复合年成长率扩张。主要业务包括电子化学品、建筑化学品和水处理化学品。对高效和永续解决方案日益成长的需求正在推动对特种化学品的需求。
在电子、汽车和医疗保健行业进步的推动下,特种玻璃市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 6.0% 的复合年成长率成长。主要产品包括光学玻璃、技术玻璃和微晶玻璃。特种玻璃在智慧型手机和医疗设备等高科技应用中的使用越来越多,正在推动市场成长。
在清洁和个人护理产品需求的推动下,界面活性剂市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 4.9% 的复合年成长率成长。主要部分包括阴离子、非离子和两性界面活性剂。可生物分解和环保界面活性剂的趋势正在获得关注,特别是在家用和工业清洁产品领域。
在功能性和高性能纺织品需求的支持下,纺织化学品市场预计从 2023 年到 2030 年将以 5.3% 的复合年成长率成长。主要化学品包括染料、整理剂和涂料。智慧纺织品和永续布料的兴起正在推动该行业的创新和成长。
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The chemicals and materials industry is undergoing significant transformation driven by advancements in technology, sustainability initiatives, and evolving consumer preferences. GMIPulse provides in-depth insights into the following key markets within the chemicals and materials industry, with a collection of thematic reports focusing on:
The abrasives market is a vital production sector enabling precision grinding, cutting, polishing, and surface finishing operations in various industrial segments. Bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, and super abrasives are all part of the abrasives market, and they are integral consumables in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, metal fabrication, and construction industries. Manufacturing productivity data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts continued growth for precision manufacturing applications, with a 4.4% rise in manufacturing productivity and the future demand for high-performance abrasive solutions.
Electronics manufacturing is a significant contributor to growth due to the increase in semiconductor manufacturing and the trend towards using smaller electronics components. The automation and Industry 4.0 projects are continuing to grow, and in addition to generating new applications for precision abrasives in grinding, this includes things like robots, automated grinding systems, and automated surface finishing systems. The combination of advanced materials science is producing next-generation abrasive formulations designed for specific applications, such as ceramic and diamond-based products for high-precision work.
The global non-woven abrasives market, a key segment for surface conditioning and finishing applications, reached USD 2 billion in 2024. It is expected to grow at a rate of more than 5.6% annually from 2025 to 2034, due to higher usage in automotive refinishing, metalworking, and industrial maintenance. In addition, the global market for sponges and scouring pads, related to consumer and light industry cleaning needs, was valued at USD 4.7 billion in 2023. It is projected to grow at a rate of over 4.6% from 2024 to 2032, reflecting increasing demand for durable, efficient cleaners.
Environmental and sustainability concerns are also growing, with manufacturers paying closer attention to longer-lasting formulas, less waste generation, and recyclable backing paper. Supply chain resilience has become essential after the recent disruptions. This has led to a diversification of raw material supplies and a regional expansion of manufacturing capacity. Digitalization is increasing with smart grinding systems that improve the use of abrasives, enable predictive maintenance, and support real-time quality control. Producer price indices for manufacturing inputs show pressures on input costs, while technological progress drives value through better performance features and solution-specificities.
The Adhesives and Sealants market is an underlying bonding technology industry underpinning various industrial uses ranging from automotive production to construction infrastructure. As per FEICA, the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry Association, the European adhesives and sealants (A&S) market size was 4.8 million tons in volume and Euro-19.9 billion in value in 2022. Adhesives comprised 83.5% of the overall volume and accounted for 74.7% of the total market value throughout the year.
This broad market includes specialty products designed to provide better adhesion, sealing, and protective performance across materials like metals, plastics, composites, and fabrics. It drives technology with new chemistry and specific application innovations.Our extensive adhesives and sealants study includes four key subcategories redefining bonding technologies. Automotive Adhesives show strong growth, fueled by growing vehicle manufacturing.
Ancillary segments are rubber repair adhesives of over USD 842.8 million in 2023, set to witness about 4% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, led by growing application in the automotive, manufacturing, mining, and construction sectors. Construction Adhesives exhibit significant market presence, and construction silicone sealants are worth approximately USD 348.3 million in 2023, expected to record over 5.7% CAGR during 2024-2032. Roofing adhesives accounted for USD 6.86 billion in 2023, expected to record over 6.3% CAGR, driven by building envelope protection and maintenance usage.
The advanced materials market includes new developments in material science that are driving progress in aerospace, healthcare, electronics, and automotive industries. This sector has strong growth potential due to revolutionary material properties. These properties offer better strength-to-weight ratios, specialized functions, and sustainable features that outperform traditional materials in both performance and environmental impact. The global advanced materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10 to 12% in the coming years.
Our analysis of advanced materials focuses on five key subcategories that are changing how materials are used. Biomaterials are growing rapidly, with the biomaterials market reaching USD 123.8 billion in 2023. This segment is projected to have a 12.6% CAGR from 2024 to 2032 because of the rising demand for innovative materials that support medical technology. The polymeric biomaterials segment is showing promising growth due to the increasing use of biodegradable materials in medical applications.
Composite Materials have a strong market presence, with advanced composites valued at USD 31.5 billion in 2023. This segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2032, fueled by the increasing demand for lightweight materials. Functional materials consist of specialized applications that require unique performance traits in various industrial sectors.
High-performance ceramics are progressing rapidly. The porous ceramic market exceeded USD 6.9 billion in 2022. This sector expects an 11.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, driven by demand from the automotive, electronics, and healthcare industries. The ceramic 3D printing market reached USD 61.7 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at an 11.5% CAGR thanks to technological advancements.
Nanomaterials are the fastest-growing segment, with polymer nanocomposites valued at USD 12.6 billion in 2024. They are estimated to grow at a 15.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2034, driven by demand from the packaging and automotive industries. Cerium oxide nanoparticles exceeded USD 754.35 million in 2023 and are projected to show a 20.1% CAGR between 2024 and 2032 due to their use in electronics and automotive applications.
Battery Materials is a fast-growing industry that is leading the global energy transition due to electric vehicle uptake, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics development. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that lithium demand once again outran supply in 2022, as it did in 2021, with a 180% increase in production since 2017. In 2021, around 60% of lithium, 30% of cobalt, and 10% of nickel went into producing EV batteries. Our review of Electrolyte Materials looks at the main chemical components that aid ion transport and battery performance.
The electrolyte division is a specialized part category in the construction of lithium-ion batteries, providing ionic conductivity between the anode and cathode materials while being chemically stable under operating conditions. Supporting battery material segments are lithium cobalt oxide, worth more than USD 5.15 billion in 2023, rising at more than 9.1% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, based on growing electric vehicle demand. The portable lithium iron phosphate segment was USD 15.5 billion in 2024, projected to rise at 16.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2034, for supporting mobile uses and energy storage systems.
Emerging battery technologies, such as solid-state batteries, exceeded USD 1.1 billion in 2024. They are projected to grow at a rate of 31.1% each year from 2025 to 2034. This growth is fueled by the rising adoption of electric vehicles and investments in batteries that are high energy density, safe, and quick to charge. Recycling efforts are also growing significantly. In 2024, lithium-ion battery recycling will exceed USD 7.2 billion and will expand at more than 20.6% each year from 2025 to 2034.
The Biobased Chemicals market is a revolutionary industry leading to sustainable chemistry via renewable resource-based usage, substituting classical petrochemical derivatives with sustainable substitutes. Companies are reinventing with drop-in chemicals-bio-based substitutes developed by retooling traditional chemical processes so that they can be fit into existing infrastructure with minimal re-engineering.
Our in-depth biobased chemicals study covers two important subsegments fueling renewable chemistry advancements. Biobased Chemical Feedstocks are experiencing strong growth due to the conversion of renewable raw materials. The market for bio-isobutene is expected to reach USD 29.9 billion in 2024. It is projected to grow at a rate of more than 4.9% from 2025 to 2034. This growth comes from the rising demand for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petrochemical products and strict environmental regulations.
Other related segments include the biobased degreaser market, which was valued at USD 920 million in 2022. It is expected to grow at a rate of 5.2% from 2023 to 2032. This increase is driven by the need for green options made from renewable materials like plant oils and bio-based solvents. This growth mainly comes from a shift away from chemical detergents to more sustainable options. These intermediates are used in different areas, including personal care, industrial cleaning, and drug manufacturing, through green chemistry methods. Market trends are shaped by renewable bio-based chemicals.
Biobased Chemical Intermediates are compounds that help produce downstream products. The bio-derived enzymes for detergents market is poised for significant growth from 2024 to 2032. They are expected to grow significantly because they have a smaller environmental impact. Additionally, bio-polyethylene is projected to reach USD 634 million in 2024, growing at a rate of 15.1% from 2025 to 2034.
The construction and building materials industry is changing rapidly due to green building requirements, urbanization, and the need for sustainable infrastructure. Statista reports that in 2021, the United States' producer price for building materials increased by about 26.8% and by 12.6% in 2022. This rise is driven by more investment in housing, commercial buildings, and transportation infrastructure, particularly in developing countries.
The shift to sustainable and bio-based materials is a key trend shaping the market. Straw bale construction is gaining popularity due to its excellent insulation, low embodied energy, and carbon-negative properties. The straw bale construction market is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% CAGR until 2034, fueled by its increasing use in energy-efficient, low-rise buildings and eco-villages, especially in Europe and North America.
Key segments like concrete, steel, wood-based panels, and insulation are being transformed by technologies such as 3D printing, modular construction, and nanomaterials. These innovations help improve strength, energy efficiency, and durability. In addition, strict building energy codes and standards, including LEED, BREEAM, and IGBC, are encouraging developers and material suppliers to opt for greener choices.
Digital building technology, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), is also influencing material selection and lifecycle planning. Sustainability is not just a requirement; it also provides a competitive advantage. From high-performance thermal insulation to regenerative materials like straw bale, the future of building construction focuses on circularity, efficiency, and sustainability.
Lubricants and Greases is a core industrial business offering fundamental tribological solutions in auto, manufacturing, and heavy machinery applications. Statista puts the global demand for lubricants at around 35 million metric tons per annum. In 2023, the Asia-Pacific region contributed around 15.71 million metric tons towards this demand.
Our extensive Industrial Lubricants report includes specialized applications redefining mechanical system efficiency and performance. The size of the industrial oils market was estimated to be approximately USD 64.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to record a CAGR of more than 3.4% from 2024 to 2032, led by technological advancements, growing industrial activity, and sustainability concerns. Oil formulation innovations, such as high-performance lubricants and bio-based lubricants, are increasing product efficiency and lowering environmental footprint.
Specialty industrial lubricant segments exhibit strong growth prospects, with the slideway oil market experiencing considerable growth in the coming years based on increased applications in industrial metalworking machinery and tools, such as cutting and milling machinery, to offer sufficient lubrication. Supporting equipment markets are marine lubricants worth USD 3 billion in 2023, growing at 4.8% CAGR during the forecast period 2024 to 2032 due to shipbuilding growth in Asia Pacific.
Regional automotive uses demonstrate a strong market presence with wide demands for engine oil, transmission fluid, and grease, which need to be replaced and maintained periodically to operate at peak levels.
The Metalworking industry is an underlying manufacturing sector that includes machinery, tools, and technologies necessary for metal cutting, shaping, and forming processes in various industrial uses. The U.S. metalworking machinery manufacturing industry had a market value of $33.8 billion in 2024, reflecting evolving industrial production needs.
Our exhaustive metalworking analysis includes varied equipment and technology segments propelling precision manufacturing capacities. The size of the machine tool market was USD 97.1 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to register a 7.5% CAGR during 2025-2034, fueled by increasing demand in automotive and aerospace applications. The metal cutting tools industry reached USD 44.4 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a 5% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, with growth in manufacturing industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and machinery.
Specialized tool segments are experiencing strong growth. The carbide tools market surpassed USD 12.9 billion in 2023, with a recorded 3.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, driven by the need for high-precision machining. The diamond tools market exceeded USD 10 billion in 2023 and is projected to show over 5.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, thanks to increasing demand for precision machining. High-speed steel metal cutting tools generated USD 8.7 billion in 2024 and are expected to see a 3.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2034.
The Paints and Coatings industry offers various protective and aesthetic solutions. Its growth is driven by infrastructure development, automotive production, and the use of new technology. The global paint and coatings market reached USD 185.5 billion in 2023, showing a 3.2% increase from 2022, according to the World Paint & Coatings Industry Association. It was primarily driven by increased demand in major industries, including construction, automotive, and manufacturing.
Our extensive Specialty Coatings report includes state-of-the-art formulations of protective and functional coating applications. The specialty coatings market shows tremendous growth prospects through various technologies such as anti-corrosion, fire-resistant, and waterproof coatings, coupled with innovative solutions like water-based and nano coatings. The size of the anti-corrosion coatings market was more than USD 24.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to increase at a CAGR of more than 3.8% during the period from 2024 to 2032, owing to an increase in commercial and military shipbuilding and maintenance work in the Asia Pacific.
Sophisticated specialty coating segments exhibit immense innovation, with the nano coating industry being worth USD 9.2 billion as of 2024 and expected to rise at a CAGR of more than 16.8% during the period 2025-2034 due to rising demand for high-performance coatings. The market for smart coatings stood at USD 3.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of more than 14.4% between 2024 and 2032, owing to the increasing demand for long-lasting materials across industries.
Supporting segments are fluorinated coatings reaching USD 2.1 billion in 2024 at 4.9% CAGR between 2025 and 2034 and coating additives valued at USD 10.6 billion in 2023 at 5.8% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, improving coating performance in the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors.
Polymers are a large and dynamic market propelling innovation in industrial, medical, and consumer applications using cutting-edge material science and green chemistry solutions. The diverse market includes conventional petroleum-derived polymers and new bio-based ones, meeting changing performance needs while addressing environmental sustainability imperatives and regulation challenges in various industries.
Our extensive analysis covers two key subcategories reshaping material use. Industrial Polymers reveal a high market presence in various uses. The biodegradable polymers industry is valued at USD 7.9 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a rate of 21.6% from 2024 to 2032. This growth comes from the increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. The market for cellulosic polymers was valued at USD 9.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at 6% each year from 2023 to 2032, driven by the need for environmental sustainability.
Medical polymers show significant growth potential. The medical polymers industry was worth over USD 20 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at 8.3% each year until 2032, due to the rising demand for pharmaceutical devices. The biodegradable medical plastics market is anticipated to grow significantly, due to their excellent chemical and microbiological resistance, low weight features, and biocompatibility needs.
Support polymer segments are biopolymer packaging that is evolving. Polybutylene succinate is attracting interest as an eco-friendly packaging option in the textiles and automotive industries. High-performance polymer formulas, bio-based choices, and new processing methods are improving material performance in various industrial and medical areas.
The Specialty Chemicals market is one of the most diverse and innovation-driven businesses as it involves offering customized solutions across pharmaceutical, electronic, construction, and industrial sectors. This market involves high-value, function-specific chemicals with specific performance requirements rather than commodity applications, which drives technological progress across several end-use industries through special formulations and manufacturing processes. The specialty chemicals hold 20% of the global chemicals industry share. This industry is worth USD 4 trillion.
India's specialty chemicals business is projected to grow at a rate of 12% over the next few years.
Our detailed review of the specialty chemicals market looks closely at the Custom Synthesis subsegment, which involves custom chemical production services for specific uses. The benzotriazole industry was valued at USD 390.3 million in 2023. It is expected to grow at a rate of 8.6% from 2024 to 2032. This growth shows strong demand for specialized chemical substances used for corrosion protection and UV stabilization in automotive, electronics, and industrial sectors.
Specialty synthesis services include different types of chemicals. For example, the tangerine essential oil market is valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at a rate of 5.4% from 2024 to 2032. This growth comes from a rising need for natural and specialty ingredients in personal care, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals. The refinery process chemicals segment reflects significant market presence, with an estimated value of USD 4.8 billion in 2023, facilitating petroleum refining operations with specialized chemical additives and processing aids.
Custom synthesis services provide pharmaceutical corporations, chemical producers, and industrial processors with access to specialist compounds, intermediates, and active ingredients designed to exact performance specifications, regulatory compliance, and use specifications.
The surfactants market is a vibrant specialty chemical industry undergoing profound change under pressure from sustainability imperatives and changing industrial uses. As China's economic policy bends increasingly toward consumption-led growth, the consequence is likely to create further demand for specialty chemicals-mainly higher-end surfactants and additives. In the United States, the U.S. chemical manufacturing industry, which covers the production of surfactants, employs more than 903,000 individuals, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biodegradable surfactants are gaining importance as a growing segment. This shift is driven by stricter environmental rules and efforts by companies to promote sustainability. Surfactants made from petroleum cause major ecological problems. As a result, natural surfactants are being developed as sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives. The Natural Surfactant Market is estimated to reach USD 20.3 billion in 2023 and is set to register a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024 to 2032, as influenced by growing demand in personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning segments.
This shift is most clear in oil and gas operations. Bio-based surfactants are becoming more popular than synthetic surfactants in drilling, fracturing, and improving oil recovery. Among these, esterquats are being adopted more often due to their mildness and biodegradability. The esterquats market was worth USD 2.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 9.2% between 2025 and 2034, led by their growing application in fabric softeners, personal care goods, and eco-friendly formulations.
Industrial surfactants continue to sustain crucial processes in manufacturing, agriculture, and petroleum industries. Sophisticated formulation technology is empowering customized, performance-enhanced solutions with better environmental harmony. Digital technology is improving precision dosing and real-time performance monitoring, leading to operational productivity and less waste. Supply chain resilience being a major concern, businesses are sourcing locally and making local production investments.
The Textiles industry is a core manufacturing industry involved in fiber production, fabric making, and textile innovation for apparel, home furnishing, and industrial use. The textiles industry globally is forecast to expand by 1.88% from 2025 through 2029, as predicted by Statista Market Forecast, through continuous growth fueled by global population increase and changing consumer demands for varied textile solutions.
Our holistic textiles study includes varied fiber types and niche uses, revolutionizing the industry landscape. The flame retardants in textiles segment show significant innovation. The market value is expected to reach USD 792 million by 2032. This growth comes from a strong demand for flame-retardant fabrics in clothing, home furnishings, and car interiors. Technical textiles have great growth potential. They can quickly expand in the medical, automotive, construction, and agriculture sectors. These areas need specially designed textiles that offer features like abrasion or moisture resistance.
Fiber innovation segments are the hybrid fabrics market, hitting USD 426.1 million in 2023, at 15.2% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, and antimicrobial textiles worth more than USD 16 billion in 2023, expected to hit 6.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Related supporting segments are melt blown nonwovens worth approximately USD 2.5 billion in 2023. Synthetic fiber segments exhibit strong performance, with the polyester fiber market exhibiting strong segment dominance of 82.7% in 2024 due to consumer demand for price-competitive, convenient, and simple-to-maintain apparel.
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