The fine chemical sector in Europe is witnessing a notable transformation, primarily fueled by the pharmaceutical industry and agricultural needs. With the rising population and reduced agricultural outputs from Ukraine and Russia, there is a burgeoning demand for high-yield crops and active pharmaceutical ingredients, propelling market expansion.
At the end of the projected year (2032), demand is anticipated to reach a worth of USD 53,714.2 million, according to research on the Europe fine chemical market by Future Market Insights. Production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals is expected to continue to be a leading element driving the market’s expansion.
A key portion of the overall consumption in Europe is being catered through the import of various fine chemicals from East Asia. Germany and the United Kingdom are key consumers of fine chemicals in the region owing to the strong presence of prominent end-use industries. Pharmaceuticals remain a prominent end-use industry for fine chemicals followed by the agriculture sector, with the medicine industry consuming active pharmaceutical ingredients which account for a key part of the fine chemical industry.
With the rising population and decreasing agricultural product supply from Ukraine and Russia, demand for agrochemicals is witnessing significant growth to foster the surging requirement for high-yield crops. Boosting demand for pharmaceuticals is expected to propel the consumption of active pharmaceutical products and drugs in the next ten years.
Key companies are establishing new divisions which focus on developing specific drugs for certain events such as hematological oncology and solid tumors. Ongoing research and development activities to develop advanced products with better performance in oncology therapy are also expected to favor demand over the forecast period.
Key Takeaways from Europe Fine Chemical Market Study
- Fine chemicals are estimated to witness a growth forecast of 9% CAGR on a value basis in the Europe market.
- Germany and France are expected to collectively account for around 1% of the overall fine chemical market share in Europe.
- The pharmaceutical segment by product type is expected to create an absolute dollar opportunity of USD 13,686 million between 2022 and 2032 in Europe fine chemical market.
- Germany is a key importer of fine chemicals with an estimated import volume of 9,711.1 tons in 2021.
- The Europe market for fine chemicals is estimated to reach a valuation of USD 33,612.1 million in 2022.
“Increasing demand for fine chemicals for the manufacturing of peptides & proteins, active pharmaceutical ingredients, alkaloids, excipients, and steroids would drive sales in the market. Fine chemicals are set to be used for the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular disease,” says a lead analyst at Future Market Insights.
Competitive Landscape: Europe Fine Chemical Market
The Europe fine chemical market is estimated to be a consolidated industry, where key players are expected to account for a prominent share.
A few of the key manufacturers including
- Sumitomo Chemicals
- BASF SE
- GlaxoSmithKline plc
- ChemadaIndustries Ltd.
- Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd.
- Lonza
- Boehringer-Ingelheim International GmbH
- Pfizer Inc
- Johnson Matthey
- Royal DSM N.V
- Merck and Co.
- Lanxess
- Albemarle Corporation
- Weylchem International GMBH
- Novartis International AG
- Borregaard AS
- Solvay SA
- Evonik Industries AG
- Toray Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd
- Nippon Fine Chemical Co. Ltd
- NOURYON
- HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC
- CLARIANT AG
- BAYER AG
- Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
To expand their geographic reach globally and acquire traction in the industry, key players are concentrating on raising their production capabilities. Due to the increasing demand for fine chemicals from the pharmaceutical industry, a few prominent businesses are concentrating on investing in their manufacture. The growth strategies of the key market participants also involve contract production for fine chemicals on a merchant basis.
Europe Fine Chemical Market Segmentation
By Product Type:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Construction Chemicals
- Additives
- Specialty Polymers
- Pigments and Dyes
- Flavors and Fragrance Ingredients
- Water Treatment Chemicals
- Surfactants
- Others
By Manufacturing Type:
- Captive
- Merchant
By End Use:
- Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals
- Agriculture Industry
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Petrochemicals and Plastic Industry
- Food and Beverages
- Electronics
- Paints and Coatings
- Building and Construction
- Lubricants and Oil
- Textiles
- Others
By Country:
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- BENELUX
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
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