An Overview of the Chemicals Industry

Chemicals Industry Primer

Dive into the dynamic world of the Chemicals Industry with this comprehensive primer!

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Explore the landscape of chemical product segments, the intricate chemical value chains, and uncover the essential steps that drive the business value chain. Gain insights into the competitive market landscape and stay ahead with a peek into the major trends shaping the industry.

Course: 6 Chapters

Est. time: 45 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

Products

Chemical Value Chains

Market Overview

Business Value Chain

Trends

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Chapter 1 Breakdown

Understanding the chemicals industry

Chapter 2 Breakdown

How do we understand and group chemical products?
What are the key chemical product segments?

Chapter 3 Breakdown

What are the processes used to create such a large chemical catalog?
What is the chlorine value chain?
What are organic value chains?

Chapter 4 Breakdown

What types of players make up the industry?
Upstream, midstream and downstream players
What are integrated manufacturers?

Chapter 5 Breakdown

What are the major steps of the chemical industry value chain?

Chapter 6 Breakdown

What trends are set to shape the chemical industry in the coming years?

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Chemicals Industry Trends

Sustainability

There are few levers at the top of most people’s lists for driving sustainability in the chemicals industry: circularity, reducing carbon emissions, and eliminating so-called substances of concern.

Digitization

The shift to digitization enhances efficiency and transparency across the industry - from R&D, production, to sales.

Challenging conditions

The chemicals industry is facing an increasingly challenging set of conditions, driven by a tightening regulatory landscape and increasing global trade barriers, like tariffs.

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Testimonials

Very easy to follow, in small increments that are easy to absorb and provided valuable information.

- Consultant

Very comprehensive overview of the industry. Not too long - did not deep-dive where not necessary. Equips me with language and what I need to now go explore deeper!

- Management Consultant

Brief but concise and relevant summary - very useful for all types of users who want to understand the industry dynamics, approach, opportunities in relevant domains.

- Consultant

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