MarketsandMarkets: Global Specialty Chemicals Market worth U.S. $456.52 Billion by 2014

DALLAS, Texas, March 24, 2010 - According to a new market research report, 'Global Specialty
Chemicals Market (2009 - 2014)', published by MarketsandMarkets
(www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global specialty chemicals market is
expected to be worth U.S. $456.52 billion by 2014, recording an estimated
CAGR of 7.0% from 2009 to 2014.

Browse more than 20 market tables and in-depth TOC on specialty chemicals
market. Early buyers will receive 10% customization of reports.

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Specialty chemicals can be best termed as value-addition products as they
speed up production processes and also improve the quality of the
end-product. For instance, construction chemicals such as wax emulsions can
enhance corrosion resistance and the load-bearing property of the steel used
in construction. This research report categorizes the overall specialty
chemicals market into submarkets by applications and functions.

The specialty chemicals market is currently fragmented but is moving
towards consolidation as larger players are buying out smaller ones. Mergers
and acquisitions also form a major growth strategy, as it reduces R&D costs
while enhancing product portfolio. Market players are also making improvement
in chemical processing technologies to gain a competitive edge through lower
product prices and reduced manufacturing costs.

Scope of the report

This report analyzes the global specialty chemicals market by
applications, and by functions.

    - Specialty chemicals market by application/target market: Advanced
      ceramic materials, construction chemicals, cosmetic chemicals, water
      management chemicals, oil field chemicals, textile chemicals, food
      additives and others such as rubber processing chemicals, specialty
      paper chemicals and imaging chemicals and materials.
    - Specialty chemicals market by functions: Adhesives and sealants,
      catalysts, corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, flame retardants and
      others such as separation membranes, synthetic dyes, specialty pigments
      and water soluble polymers.

The report provides more than 20 market tables covering various
geographic regions. Market trends and opportunities are identified and
analyzed for each submarket along with a comprehensive competitive outlook
including profiles of 40 key players.

Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Specialty Chemicals Market to
be held on 6th April 2010

The CAM (chemicals and advance materials) market practice at
MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce its Analyst Briefing Presentation on
the Global Specialty Chemicals Market (2009-2014) (
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5.html) to be held on 6th April 2010. The briefing on the global specialty
chemicals market (2009-2014) will benefit the chemical manufacturing
companies, specialty chemicals manufacturers, research laboratories and also
the end users.

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