Consumer Products Show Promise for Specialty Chemicals Industry

It’s no secret that the past year has been dismal for most of the chemicals industry, as the global recession has leveled a major blow to some of the largest end-use segments and most mature markets in the world. However, a number of product categories have held up quite well, particularly in specific regions around the world. As the industry aims to rebound from a tough year, a number of end-use markets, particularly the consumer products industry, are emerging as real bright spots, demonstrating significant potential as growth sectors. In this newsletter, we’ll highlight some of the key market drivers for the coming year and examine what chemical producers can do to leverage the opportunities. More…