Cloud Computing in Chemical Market Report 2026

The cloud computing in chemical market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.82 billion in 2025 to $8.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to chemical process digitalization, ERP adoption, global supply chain complexity, need for data centralization, early cloud migration.

The cloud computing in chemical market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to AI driven chemistry research, remote collaboration demand, smart factory implementation, cybersecurity investment, scalable IT infrastructure needs. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of cloud based R&D platforms, expansion of digital process optimization tools, rising use of cloud for regulatory compliance, increased focus on data driven chemical manufacturing, integration of AI and analytics in cloud systems.

The growing digital transformation is expected to drive the growth of cloud computing in the chemical market in the coming years. Digital transformation involves integrating digital technologies across all business operations to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and overall value creation. This trend is fueled by increasing demand for improved customer experiences, as businesses adopt digital tools such as AI, cloud computing, and analytics to deliver faster, personalized, and more convenient services that boost satisfaction and loyalty. Cloud computing in the chemical industry supports digital transformation by reducing reliance on costly on-premises systems and providing flexible, scalable platforms that accelerate research, optimize supply chains, and improve operational agility. For instance, in November 2023, according to the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), a UK-based government agency, the Government Digital and Data profession expanded by 19% between April 2022 and April 2023, enhancing essential digital skills across the civil service. A total of 32 organizations have implemented the common Government Digital and Data pay framework, helping reduce reliance on contractors and generate savings for taxpayers. Therefore, the growing digital transformation is fueling the growth of cloud computing in the chemical market.

Companies operating in the cloud computing space for the chemical industry are increasingly focusing on innovative technologies, such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) quantum chemistry platforms, to enhance research and development. These platforms are cloud-based services that grant users access to advanced quantum computing resources for performing complex chemical simulations and calculations. In April 2024, QC Ware Corp., a US-based software company, launched Promethium, a next-generation platform aimed at accelerating discoveries in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and materials. This advanced cloud solution offers real-time data access and analytics, which improve production monitoring, enable predictive maintenance, and support process optimization. Promethium, as a high-performance quantum chemistry platform, significantly accelerates innovation across various chemical-related industries.

In January 2024, SandboxAQ, a US-based software company, acquired Good Chemistry Company, a Canadian provider of cloud computing solutions for chemistry, for an undisclosed amount. The goal of this acquisition is to enhance SandboxAQ’s AI-powered simulation platform, enabling more advanced quantum and molecular modeling. This move is expected to speed up innovation in fields such as drug discovery and materials science.

Major companies operating in the cloud computing in chemical market are Amazon Web Services Inc, Microsoft Corporation, Siemens AG, Oracle Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., SAP SE, Capgemini SA, Infosys Limited, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., Dassault Systèmes SA, ANSYS Inc., AVEVA Group Plc, Aspen Technology Inc., Benchling Inc., LabVantage Solutions Inc., Seeq Corporation, ChemAxon Ltd., Körber Pharma AG.

North America was the largest region in the cloud computing in the chemical market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cloud computing in chemical market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cloud computing in chemical market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cloud computing in the chemical market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data storage and management services, simulation-as-a-service, and cloud-based analytics services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The cloud computing in the chemical market also includes sales of data storage systems, edge computing devices, and cybersecurity appliances. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values; that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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