Specialty Chemicals & Material

This report aims to offer an industry-level perspective on the performance of the sector in Q1 2023, as well as the outlook for the Q2 and full year of 2023. Its primary objective is to provide performance drivers, market trends, and highlight areas of concern and potential opportunities.

It was conducted with a carefully chosen group of 21 public companies, collectively generating sales of $355 billion per year. This diverse group encompassed both conglomerates  and companies focused on specific verticals.

It covers a range of topics, including group companies’ market mapping, Q1 2023 sales and profitability analyses, market segment performance, CEO insights, the outlook for Q2 and full year 2023, risk factors, and recent M&A activities.

The group companies serve a range of key end markets, including aerospace, agricultural, automotive, battery materials, building and construction, chemical manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, mining and metals, nutrition and care, packaging, semiconductor and electronics, water treatment, and others.