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Specialty Chemicals: market research reports

Specialty chemicals are a group of highly valued, rapid-growth chemicals with many different end product markets. Typical growth rates are cited at one to three times GDP, priced over a dollar per pound. Specialty Chemicals are also referred to as fine chemicals.

Specialty/fine chemicals are generally characterized by their innovation. Products are sold for their function rather than for their chemical content.

Products include industrial gases, adhesives and sealants, electronic chemicals, as well as coatings, industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals, and catalysts. Fifteen percent of specialty chemicals sales are coatings, with other products ranging from 10 to 13 percent.

In chemical technology, a distinction is made between bulk chemicals produced in massive quantities and fine chemicals, which are custom-produced in smaller quantities for special uses. There is a very large number of fine chemicals that are produced, and thus the chemistries of producing them need to be flexible, whereas the atom economy is not as critical as for bulk chemicals. Owing to the small volume and often-changing chemistry, fine chemicals production is more expensive, generates more waste and requires a higher research investment per kilogram. However, fine chemicals are produced in industrial quantities.

Fine chemicals are pure, single chemical substances commercially produced with chemical reactions for highly specialized applications. Fine chemicals produced are categorized into active pharmaceutical ingredients and their intermediates, biocides, and specialty chemicals for technical applications.

Speciality chemicals are produced for technical applications. Inks, performance-enhancing additives, special coatings, and photographic chemicals are common examples. They are generally sold based on differentiated performance characteristics instead of price per mass, the basis upon which fine chemicals are generally sold.

Construction Chemicals (34)

Fuel Additives (160)

Oilfield Chemicals (23)

Plastic Additives (25)

Printing Inks (386)

Pulp & Paper Chemicals (39)

Textile Chemicals (11)

Water Treatment Chemicals (62)

Specialty Chemicals market research reports and industry analysis

China Forestry Chemical Products Industry Profile - CIC2663 6/17/2013 \| published by: Beijing Zeefer Consulting Ltd. ... the report provides key data and concise analyses on the forestry chemical products industry in China, a list of major 20 enterprises in the sector as well as the comparison on investment environment in top ... \| read more...	$580.00
China Ink Mfg. Industry Profile - CIC2414 6/17/2013 \| published by: Beijing Zeefer Consulting Ltd. ... provides key data and concise analyses on the ink mfg. industry in China, a list of major 20 enterprises in the sector as well as the comparison on investment environment in top 10 hot regions. ... \| read more...	$580.00
China Paints, Printing Ink, Pigments & Similar Products Mfg. Industry Profile - CIC264 6/17/2013 \| published by: Beijing Zeefer Consulting Ltd. ... and 20 major cities in visualized form of data map, the report provides key data and concise analyses on the paints, printing ink, pigments & similar products mfg. industry in China, a list of major ... \| read more...	$580.00
China Printing Ink Mfg. Industry Profile - CIC2642 6/17/2013 \| published by: Beijing Zeefer Consulting Ltd. ... the report provides key data and concise analyses on the printing ink mfg. industry in China, a list of major 20 enterprises in the sector as well as the comparison on investment environment in top ... \| read more...	$580.00
Construction Chemicals Market in India 2013 6/12/2013 \| published by: Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. ... to play a vital role in the development of the Indian construction industry. Multiple benefits associated with the application of construction chemicals have also contributed to the robust growth of the market. Construction chemicals are ... \| read more...	$850.00
Global Database of the Top Printing Ink Producers - Company Names, Financial Performance, Key Executives, and Contact Details 6/10/2013 \| published by: Global Research & Data Services ... The report includes details for nearly 1000 printing ink producers in the world which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for key ... \| read more...	$1,313.00
China Chemical Fibre Pulp-dreg Mfg. Industry Profile - CIC2811 6/7/2013 \| published by: Beijing Zeefer Consulting Ltd. ... data map, the report provides key data and concise analyses on the chemical fibre pulp-dreg mfg. industry in China, a list of major 20 enterprises in the sector as well as the comparison on investment ... \| read more...	$580.00
Pulp Mills Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2013 Q2 Edition] 5/20/2013 \| published by: Supplier Relations US, LLC ... and trade data. This 2013 report's 161 pages and over 150 charts and tables cover the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. Find the latest data on shipments, inventory, international trade, and essential ... \| read more...	$599.00
Printing Ink Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2013 Q2 Edition] 5/20/2013 \| published by: Supplier Relations US, LLC ... the industry. It contains the latest information on the industry's key financial data, competitive landscape, cost and pricing, and trends during the current environment, including the output and shipment changes over the past months. At ... \| read more...	$599.00
Pulp, Paper and Paperboard in Mexico: ISIC 2101 5/14/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... the Pulp, Paper and Paperboard market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers ... \| read more...	$600.00
2013 U.S. Pulp, paper, and paperboard commodities or services used by the Periodical Publishers Industry-Input & Output Report 5/1/2013 \| published by: Barnes Reports ... features 2013 current and 2014 forecast estimates on the usage of Pulp, paper, and paperboard commodities or services used by the Periodical Publishers industry nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and up to 900 ... \| read more...	$499.00
Global and China Printing Ink Industry Report, 2012-2015 5/1/2013 \| published by: Research in China ... consumers, with the respective consumption in 2012 making up 23%, 19% and 18%. However, Europe and Americas’ growing saturated trend in the printing ink market means they are now losing out to Asian regions such ... \| read more...	$1,850.00
2013 U.S. Pulp, paper, and paperboard commodities or services used by the Book Publishers Industry-Input & Output Report 5/1/2013 \| published by: Barnes Reports ... features 2013 current and 2014 forecast estimates on the usage of Pulp, paper, and paperboard commodities or services used by the Book Publishers industry nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and up to 900 ... \| read more...	$499.00
Freedonia Focus on World Plastic Pipe 4/30/2013 \| published by: Freedonia Focus Reports ... of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high density polyethylene (HDPE), and other resins. Major world regions include North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific, and all other regions in aggregate. Demand by resin is also forecast for each major ... \| read more...	$850.00
Freedonia Focus on Specialty Plastic Additives: United States 4/30/2013 \| published by: Freedonia Focus Reports ... product in terms of plasticizers, protective additives, property modifiers, and processing aids; and by resin in terms of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, polypropylene, and other resins. To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided in ... \| read more...	$600.00
Ink Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report 4/24/2013 \| published by: IBISWorld ... of the business operating environment'. The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural ... \| read more...	$1,020.00
2013 U.S. Printing inks materials used by the Stationery product mfg Industry-Materials & Manufacturing Report 4/15/2013 \| published by: Barnes Reports ... and demographics. The report features 2013 current and 2014 forecast estimates on Printing inks materials used by the Stationery product mfg industry nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and up to 900 metro areas. \| read more...	$199.00
2013 U.S. Printing inks materials used by the Printing Industry-Materials & Manufacturing Report 4/15/2013 \| published by: Barnes Reports ... statistics, forecasts and demographics. The report features 2013 current and 2014 forecast estimates on Printing inks materials used by the Printing industry nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and up to 900 metro areas. \| read more...	$199.00
Specialty Plastic Additives 4/1/2013 \| published by: Freedonia Group Inc ... will be fueled by an improved macroeconomic climate, which will boost overall demand for plastics in a number of markets. In particular, a strong rebound in construction activity following the severe declines of the recession-impacted ... \| read more...	$4,900.00
Freedonia Focus on Water Disinfection Products: United States 3/31/2013 \| published by: Freedonia Focus Reports ... bromine derivatives, chemical generation equipment, ultraviolet equipment, and other chemicals and equipment. Total demand is also segmented by market in terms of recreational, municipal, and industrial. To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided at ... \| read more...	$600.00
Freedonia Focus on World Water Disinfection Products 3/31/2013 \| published by: Freedonia Focus Reports ... segmented by product in terms of chlorine gas, chlorine derivatives, other chemicals, and equipment. Major world regions include North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific, and all other regions in aggregate. Demand by product segment is also ... \| read more...	$850.00
The Mexican Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemical Market 3/22/2013 \| published by: Frost & Sullivan ... 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 flocculants and coagulants, disinfectants and biocides, and anti-scaling and corrosion ... \| read more...	$8,000.00
Ink Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report 3/19/2013 \| published by: IBISWorld ... experience a decline in revenue during the next five years, with consumers also reducing spending on packaged goods that rely on ink manufacturers. Industry operators will continue to see a decline in revenue as new ... \| read more...	$910.00
Printing Inks (UK) - Industry Report 3/18/2013 \| published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. ... LTD and ANTONINE PRINTING INKS LTD. This report covers activities such as ink, inks, letterpress, seating, printing and includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past four years. Plimsoll Publishing’s latest ... \| read more...	$525.00
Speciality Chemicals (UK) - Industry Report 3/18/2013 \| published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. ... LTD. This report covers activities such as chemicals, speciality chemicals, industrial, coatings, sealants and includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past four years. Plimsoll Publishing’s latest Speciality Chemicals analysis is ... \| read more...	$525.00

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