Global Scans · Advanced Materials · Weekly Summary

• [New] By End User: Polymer producers are forecast to hold 32.0% share in 2026 driven by the use of reactive extrusion to adjust resin performance within the production process. FactMr
• [New] By Reaction Type: Reactive compounding is projected to account for 30.0% share in 2026 owing to its ability to modify polymer properties and produce the final compound in one pass. FactMr
• [New] General Thoughts: US commodity chemical stocks track fading margins, but slower contract adjustments, buyer deferral, 2 H26 disruption risk, and Asia ex-China and European restructuring challenge clean and sustained polymer deflation. C-MACC
• Demand for dedicated recycled polymer compounding lines is expected to grow at a much faster rate than conventional extrusion systems through 2030. Persistence Market Research
• Fastest-growing Segment: Other materials, including speciality polymers, rare earth-embedded components, and advanced composites, are expanding at 9% CAGR (2026-2033) as technology-intensive end-of-life streams from EVs and advanced electronics drive material diversification in processing. Persistence Market Research
• Selenis will help bring Kintra's fiber-grade PBS resin to commercial volumes using its polymer manufacturing infrastructure as Kintra works toward large-scale production. Week/End: Sustainable Fashion News
• If continuous polymer production in Europe can be maintained in 2026, prices will reach their highest value by the end of May, mid-June. ICOSA s.r.o
• As we head into 2026, emerging technologies in polymer development promise to unlock new potentials for expandable microspheres. Wordcraft.Us
• The European Union plans to restrict 500 synthetic polymer types by 2030 under its Green Deal Chemicals Strategy. Global Wellness Institute
• As China continues to pursue greater self-sufficiency in strategic base chemicals and primary polymer grades, particularly polyethylene, given its persistent trade deficit, further capacity additions through 2030 appear highly likely. Kpler
• In composites and construction, CNT demand was around 2,000 tons in 2023 and is projected to grow to 7,000 to 10,000 tons by 2032 as concrete, asphalt, and composite resins begin incorporating CNTs for strength, durability, and EMI shielding. State of the Future
• The CHIPS and Science Act's $52.7 billion investment in domestic semiconductor manufacturing is expected to create more demand for high-purity electronic-grade polymer encapsulants, underfills, and substrate materials as new U.S. fabs reach full production during the forecast period. Custom Market Insights

Last updated: 06 September 2026