Specialty Chemicals Update Program

Strategic Analysis & Insight

The Specialty Chemicals Update Program (SCUP) is a highly valued resource supporting management's strategic decision making process. SCUP's 37 reports and annual Specialty Chemicals Industry Overview provide comprehensive analysis of the specialty chemicals industry, either by market or functional area.

The reports analyze important issues facing both specialty chemical suppliers and their end-use customers. Regional differences and similarities in industry structure and markets are identified and viewed from a global perspective for North America, Europe, China and Japan. SCUP partners with clients in developing a strategy for success in the rapidly changing specialty chemicals industry.

For more information contact:

Ralf Gubler, Vice President
Tel: +41 44 283 6341

Featured Report

SURFACTANTS

The highest growth rates in consumption for surfactants are expected in Latin America, China, Middle East and Africa. The world’s supply/demand patterns are changing as major surfactants producers continue to expand their operations to Southeast Asia, China, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Overall, surfactant manufacturers, even those in Asia, continue to see their margins eroded by increasing feedstock and energy costs and hurdles in building business competitiveness. [Purchase]