Middle East & Africa Specialty Chemicals Market Size & Outlook
Middle East & Africa specialty chemicals market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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MEA specialty chemicals market highlights
- The MEA specialty chemicals market generated a revenue of USD 60,108.9 million in 2024.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, case was the largest revenue generating industry in 2024.
- Institutional & Industrial Cleaners is the most lucrative industry segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 60,108.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 74,303.2 million |
| Growth rate | 3.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Case |
| Fastest growing segment | Institutional & Industrial Cleaners |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | CASE, Institutional & Industrial Cleaners, Rubber Processing Chemicals, Food & Feed Additives, Cosmetic Chemicals, Oilfield Chemicals, Specialty Pulp & Paper Chemicals, Specialty Textile Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals, Construction Chemicals, Electronic Chemicals, Mining Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Additives, Other Industries |
| Key market players worldwide | Solvay SA, Evonik Industries AG, Clariant AG, Akzo Nobel NV, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Kemira Oyj, Lanxess AG, Croda International PLC, Huntsman Corp, The Lubrizol Corp, Albemarle Corp |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.1% of the global specialty chemicals market in 2024.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 407,354.8 million by 2030.
Case was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.15% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa specialty chemicals market based on case, institutional & industrial cleaners, rubber processing chemicals, food & feed additives, cosmetic chemicals, oilfield chemicals, specialty pulp & paper chemicals, specialty textile chemicals, water treatment chemicals, construction chemicals, electronic chemicals, mining chemicals, pharmaceutical additives, other industries covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
The high demand for cosmetic chemicals in the cosmetic industry in countries including the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia is expected to stimulate market growth. A young and dynamic population along with high purchasing power is expected to contribute to the market growth over the forecast period. Food & beverage sector in the Middle East offers growth opportunities for international investors.
Reliance on food trade, international tastes, changing consumer preferences and lifestyles, strategic geographic position, and gulf food programs have substantially contributed to the development of the food & beverage industry in the region, which is further expected to trigger the demand for specialty chemicals over the forecast period.
Key Regions: U.S. , UK , Japan , Brazil , South Africa
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