In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in chemical engineering in Brazil stood at 24.62%. Based on forecasts from 2024 to 2028, there is a consistent increase each year. The year-on-year growth reveals gradual increments: 2.88% (from 2024 to 2025), 2.76% (from 2025 to 2026), 2.69% (from 2026 to 2027), and 2.62% (from 2027 to 2028). The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 2.72%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of global scientific partnerships on Brazil's research quality, increased funding opportunities, and the role of digital collaboration tools in facilitating international work. Monitoring these factors will provide insights into the strategic positioning and development of Brazil's chemical engineering research community.