North America Specialty Chemicals Market Size & Outlook

The specialty chemicals market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 176.2 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3% is expected of North America specialty chemicals market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$143.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$176.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3%
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North America

North America specialty chemicals market highlights

  • The North America specialty chemicals market generated a revenue of USD 143.4 billion in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 143.4 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 176.2 billion
Growth rate3% (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, North America region accounted for 22.4% 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.

North America is the major market for food additives, printing inks, biocides, surfactants, lubricating oil additives, corrosion inhibitors, industrial and institutional cleaners, cosmetic chemicals, and oil field chemicals. 


The North America market is characterized by the presence of key specialty chemical producers, such as BASF SE, Akzo Nobel N.V., Ashland, Dow, LANXESS, DSM, Albemarle Corporation, Evonik Industries, and SOLVAY.


Corrosion inhibitors are majorly used in petroleum, water treatment, construction, metal treatment, chemical-manufacturing industry, and in the manufacturing of engineering tools. Furthermore, specialty chemicals are used in the form of additives in the pharmaceutical and nutraceuticals industry. 

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