Future of the Chemicals Industry in Africa

Africa is a rapidly growing market for products globally, and the chemicals industry is expected to significantly benefit from this growth, especially the construction chemical paints and coatings and industrial adhesives sectors. The spurt in growth is the result of rapid urbanisation, a growing middle class, and rising consumer spending. This study gives a high-level view of 5 core focus areas in Sub-Saharan Africa: construction & infrastructure (construction chemicals; paints and coatings; and industrial adhesives), water and wastewater treatment, polymers/plastics/packaging, food and agriculture, and mining chemicals, providing trends that will drive growth in future and the current and future (2020) market size.