In 2023, the share of scientific publications in chemical engineering involving international collaboration in Japan stood at 21.72%. From 2024 to 2028, forecasts predict a steady increase from 22.42% to 25.2%. Between 2024 and 2025, the year-on-year growth rate is 3.12%, which slightly tapers to 2.99% between 2025 and 2026. Between 2026 and 2027, a growth rate of 2.90% is expected, followed by a 2.81% increase from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 3%.

Future trends to watch for in this realm include:

Increased focus on international research networks and collaboration platforms.
Advancements in communication technologies facilitating cross-border collaborations.
Potential impact of global political and economic changes on international research agreements.