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Revealed: 20 Leading Growth Strategies for the Chemical and Material Industry

Are you leveraging the power of transformative megatrends, disruptive technologies, and competitive benchmarking to lead in this ever-evolving realm?

Pandemic-era restrictions exposed vulnerabilities in supply networks across multiple industries, most of which were too reliant on procuring essential materials and chemicals from different regions. In today’s post-COVID reality, which remains sensitive to supply chain constraints and geopolitical challenges, the focus is two-fold: maximizing localization and diversifying product offerings. Amid this, chemical and material manufacturers are contemplating strategies like near-shoring, reshoring, and vertical integration as significant growth opportunities. This is already revealing shifts such as:

  • Key industry players are doubling down on recycling, developing in-house capabilities, forging partnerships with third-party recyclers, and pursuing strategic acquisitions to expand their reach.

  • Chemical plants are becoming smaller, flexible facilities that are closer to customers, often proving cost-effective as compared to large-scale operations.

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What strategic imperatives are impacting the world of chemicals and materials?

Compression of Value Chains

Leading companies are expanding their portfolios to offer one-stop solutions with minimal touchpoints. They are also collaborating with non-traditional partners to overcome logistics challenges and create more localized supply networks.                                                                         

Transformative Megatrends

Increasing customer preferences for eco-friendly solutions are driving chemical and material companies to focus on recyclability, circular economy set-ups, and the management of hazardous materials. They are also embracing automation and nanotechnology to improve their offerings.

Geopolitical Chaos

Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including conflicts in regions like Ukraine, are leading to labor and raw material shortages, spiking prices, and presenting challenges that demand a balanced, coherent response from the industry.                                                                             

Is your organization building a solid growth strategy that harnesses these imperatives, thus enabling you to combat increasing competitive intensity?

Amid these shifts, the chemical and material industry is becoming increasingly competitive. Frost & Sullivan’s growth analyses — each highlighting 10 opportunities — offer perspectives and strategies to help you navigate this transformation. Download now to gain a competitive edge!

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