Following a period of record deal activity, the sector is now contending with a complex mix of macroeconomic uncertainty, persistent valuation gaps, and shifting global trade dynamics.
"In 2025, the chemicals M&A landscape will be defined by caution, selectivity, and the need for innovative dealmaking amid persistent headwinds and valuation gaps."
Roland Berger’s Chemicals M&A: Historical trends and 2025 outlook offers a detailed analysis of these developments, drawing on insights from our global Chemicals and Transaction & Investor Services practices. The report examines the factors reshaping the market, including overcapacity in China, rising financing costs, and reduced growth in key end markets such as automotive and construction.
We also explore where opportunities remain: from corporate carve-outs and distressed assets to selective, disciplined investment strategies capable of bridging today’s valuation disconnects.
Download the full report for a detailed outlook on chemicals M&A in 2025—and the actions investors and corporates can take to navigate the year ahead confidently.
The global chemicals industry faces a markedly different M&A environment than it did just a few years ago.
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