PLUNKETT’S CHEMICALS, COATINGS & PLASTICS INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 2026

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston, Texas-based market research firm, has completed its latest research on the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry.  (See: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/chemicals-plastics-market-research/).  This revised and updated data is part of our massive Plunkett Research Online subscription service, where we continuously monitor the world’s 40 most vital business sectors, including such industries as retailing, artificial intelligence, health care, sports/recreation and much, much more.  Our analysts and market research continually monitor the world’s leading industries and companies and post thorough updates yearly.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
  • Statistical Tables

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry

  1. Major Trends Affecting the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
  2. Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
  3. Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs
  4. Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term
  5. China’s Plastics Market to Grow Long-Term/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market
  6. Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
  7. India’s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants
  8. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
  9. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S.
  10. Breakthroughs in Plastic Recycling
  11. Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
  12. Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry
  13. Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
  14. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
  15. Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
  16. Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
  17. Ethanol Production Is Massive for Fuel Additives
  18. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
  19. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
  20. HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials
  21. The Future of the Global Chemicals Industry, Driven by Specialty Needs and a Growing Middle Class

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics

  1. Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2019-2024
  3. U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2019-2024
  4. U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2019-2024
  5. U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2019-2024
  6. U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2019-2024
  7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2019-2024
  8. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2019-2024
  9. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2023
  10. Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2018-May 2025
  11. Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2024
  12. Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1991-2024
  13. Top World Oil Producers: 2024
  14. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2024
  15. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2005-2025