Specialty chemicals are defined in chemical industry as chemicals which are designed for a specific industry or application with unique functions to enhance performance. As the growth of manufacturing industry is picking up slowly so the demand for specialty chemicals globally. The specialty chemical market is emerging as one of the key markets globally due to its applications in various manufacturing industries. The global specialty chemical market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2014-2020 however, some of the segments are expected to grow faster than the overall market in the forecast period.

Electronics chemicals, Specialty polymer, construction chemicals, industrial cleaners are the largest segments and account for more than one third of the overall market. Asia is the largest market for specialty chemical market globally and account for one third of the global market in 2014 as increasing industrialization in Asian countries giving rise to manufacturing sectors.

This research report on the specialty chemical provides in-depth analysis of the global market based on functions and applications markets and major geographies for the period from 2014 to 2020. The report highlights the major market drivers pushing the growth and challenges faced by market participants. The research report provides market size and forecast for all the market segments and verticals markets. The report also analyzes the competitive landscape and the major player and their market share in 2014. The competitive landscape section of the report also captures and highlights the recent development in the market.

The report also profiles the major companies active in this field, including 3M, Akzo Nobel, Ashland, BASF, Dow Chemicals, Buckman Laboratories International Inc, Cryoda International Inc, Cytec industries, Ferro Corp, PPG Industries.

The Specialty Chemicals meter market is segmented on the basis of types, application and geography:

Global Specialty Chemicals market by functions
• Antioxidants
• Biocide
• Catalyst
• Enzymes
• Separation Membrane
• Specialty Coating
• Specialty Pigments

Global Specialty Chemicals market by application
• Mining Chemicals
• Textile Chemicals
• Construction Chemicals
• Electronics Chemicals
• Oil Field Chemicals
• Pesticide
• Specialty Paper Chemicals
• Water Treatment Chemicals
• Food Additives
• Printing Ink
• Specialty Polymer
• Rubber Processing Chemicals
• Water Management Chemicals
• Specialty Surfactants
• Advanced Ceramic Materials

Global Specialty Chemicals market by geography
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World
• BRICS
• Brazil
• Russia
• India
• China
• South Africa

Global Specialty Chemicals market competitive landscape
• Major players and their market share analysis
• New product launches
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Collaborations, partnerships, agreements and joint ventures