Specialty Chemicals Industry in Europe

A Specialty Chemical is a chemical produced for a specialized use. They are produced in lower volume than bulk chemicals, of which petrochemicals, made from oil feedstocks, are the most common. However, both are produced in a chemical plant. Some examples of specialty chemicals are adhesives, additives, antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, cutting fluids, dyes, lubricants, pigments, etc.

The chemical industry world over always enjoys a love-hate relationship with communities. Driven by many objectives as well as balancing social concerns with profit and R&D investments, the industry often finds itself straddled with key questions bordering on growth and ensuring sustenance in collaboration with the community.

The European specialty chemicals market has gone through fluctuations in growth since 2003. The European specialty chemicals market generated total revenues of $146.4 billion in 2007.

Aruvian's R'search’s report Specialty Chemicals Industry in Europe researches the characteristics of the European Specialty Chemicals industry and the segments which, as a whole, make up this dynamic machinery of growth. The report takes an in-depth look at the special chemicals market in the Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom, the biggest specialty chemicals markets in Europe.

The report delves deeper into the industry’s dynamics like competition, market value, and market segmentation. The report also profiles some of the leading players in the industry who have earned the reputation and pride for the European Specialty Chemicals Industry globally.