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Solid Masterbatches: Market Uncertainty & Leadership Imperatives for 2025 The Breakdown The solid masterbatches market is entering a period of transformative growth and uncertainty. Driven by rising demand for advanced, sustainable plastics across packaging, automotive, and consumer goods, the market is shaped by evolving customer expectations, regulatory tightening, and intensifying

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals: Strategic Imperatives in a Dynamic Market The Breakdown The global market for industrial wastewater treatment chemicals is experiencing renewed attention as industrial output increases and environmental regulations tighten, especially in sectors such as oil & gas, power, mining, food & beverages, and pulp & paper. The

Germany’s BASF reports nearly 10% drop in profit; trims full-year outlook The Breakdown BASF, a cornerstone in the global chemicals and polymers sector, has reported a 9.7% decrease in second-quarter operating profit, mirroring prevailing market expectations. The company’s decision to lower its full-year outlook, driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainties,

Phosphine Carboxylic Acid Polymer Market Outlook 2025: The Breakdown The global Phosphine Carboxylic Acid Polymer (PCAP) market is entering a pivotal period marked by geopolitical volatility and evolving industrial demand. With anticipated growth from $681 million in 2024 to $987 million by 2031 (CAGR 6.2%), leaders face both expansion opportunities

Production of chemical industry products in Azerbaijan increased by 12% -TABLE The Breakdown Azerbaijan experienced robust growth in its specialty chemicals and polymers sector during the first half of 2025, with production output across chemical industry products, pharmaceuticals, and rubber/plastics reaching over 1.1 billion manats in value. Year-on-year, pharmaceutical output

Sector Underperforms, but We See Strong Opportunities in Chemicals The Breakdown The US Basic Materials sector lagged the broader equity market in the latest quarter, contracting as macroeconomic and tariff headwinds challenged major producers—particularly in chemicals and crop protection. Despite this underperformance, value has surfaced across the sector: Over 45%

Plan for stronger EU chemical industry The Breakdown The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping action plan targeting the chemicals industry to elevate its global competitiveness, modernize core capabilities, and drive sustainability. The plan directly addresses surging energy costs, unfair competition on the world stage, weak demand, and the urgent

Recycled Plastics Market worth $149.25 billion by 2032 The Breakdown The global recycled plastics market is entering a new era of expansion, projected to reach $149.25 billion by 2032, with an annual growth rate of 8.2% from 2024. This accelerated momentum is driven by a dual imperative: the rising need

Goodyear Announces Sale of Chemical Business The Breakdown Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has reached a definitive agreement to divest the majority of its Goodyear Chemical business to Gemspring Capital Management for approximately $650 million in cash, subject to adjustments. By offloading facilities in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, as well