Europe Specialty Chemicals Market Size & Outlook

The specialty chemicals market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 162.3 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.8% is expected of Europe specialty chemicals market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$133.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$162.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
2.8%
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Europe

Europe specialty chemicals market highlights

  • The Europe specialty chemicals market generated a revenue of USD 133.7 billion in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • Country-wise, France is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 133.7 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 162.3 billion
Growth rate2.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentation
Key market players worldwideSolvay SA, Evonik Industries AG, Clariant AG, Akzo Nobel NV, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Kemira Oyj, Lanxess AG, Croda International PLC, Huntsman Corp, The Lubrizol Corp, Albemarle Corp


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 20.8% of the global specialty chemicals market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 510.6 billion by 2030.

Europe emerged as a prominent market for specialty chemicals after Asia Pacific. It is characterized by the presence of several developed economies, such as Germany, the UK, France, Switzerland, Russia, and the Netherlands. Innovation and development in the manufacturing industries of the region, especially automotive & transportation, food & beverages, as well as chemical manufacturing, have boosted the growth of specialty polymers, rubber processing chemicals, flavors & fragrances, electronic chemicals, adhesives, plastic additives, coatings, and food additives in the region.

Europe is run by major industrial economies, such as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others, with an increasing number of manufacturers and various suppliers of electronics, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products penetrating the regional ecosystem. The presence of major cosmetic manufacturing units drives the demand for specialty chemicals in Europe.

Specialty chemicals used in the manufacturing of cosmetic and personal care products include single-use products category, such as antiperspirants and deodorants, antidandruff agents, sunscreens, hair conditioning polymers, hair setting resins, silicone fluids, and others.

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Europe specialty chemicals market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$B)

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