Country Overview (Chemicals)

Country Overview (Chemicals)

1 . Country Overview (Chemicals)

Major Chemical Producing Nations

Chemicals are an integral part of modern daily life. They are constituents of materials; parts of preparations and products; and are embedded in complex physical systems. Chemicals are used in a wide variety of products and play an important role in the world economy. While chemicals are a significant contributor to national economies, sound chemical management across the lifecycle—from extraction to disposal—is essential not only to avoid significant risks to human health and the environment along with their associated economic costs, but also to maximize the benefits of their contribution to human well-being.
 
The chemical industry creates an immense variety of products which impinge on virtually every aspect of our lives.

While many of the products from the industry, such as detergents, soaps and perfumes, are purchased directly by the consumer, 70% of chemicals manufactured are used to make products by other industries including other branches of the chemical industry itself. The industry uses a wide range of raw materials, from air and minerals to oil.

There have been breath-taking changes in the chemical industry over the last 10 years or so, not only in Europe and in the US but particularly in China, India, the rest of Asia and Brazil. The chemical industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in all developed and emerging countries.
 
With increasing competition worldwide, innovation remains crucial in finding new ways for the industry to satisfy its increasingly sophisticated, demanding and environmentally-conscious consumers.
What does the chemical industry produce?
 
The products of the chemical industry can be divided into three categories:
  • Basic chemicals
  • Speciality chemicals
  • Consumer chemicals
Several other categorisations are used but this one is simple and helpful in the context of this web site. Outputs range widely, with basic chemicals produced in huge quantities (millions of tonnes) and some speciality chemicals produced in modest kilogramme quantities but with very high value. As explained in the unit on Chemical Reactors, the choice of reactor is often goverened by the amount of chemical that is to be produced.
 
Major Companies in Chemical Production
 
North America
 
Company Name
Headquarters
DOW Chemicals
Midland, Michigan
ExxonMobil
Irving, Texas
Dupont
Wilmington, Delaware
 
 
South America
 
Company Name
Headquarters
Braskem
Camacari, Brazil
Alpek
San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico
Pemex
Mexico City, Mexico
 
Europe
 
Company Name
Headquarters
BASF
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Incos Group
Castello d'Argile, Italy
Royal Dutch Shell
The Hague, Netherlands
 
Middle East
 
Company Name
Headquarters
SABIC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Orkila Group
Beirut, Lebanon
Qatar Petroleum
Doha, Qatar
 
Africa
 
Company Name
Headquarters
Sasol
Johannesburg, South Africa
AECI
Johannesburg, South Africa
Senmin
Weltevredenpark, South Africa
 
Asia- Pacific
 
Company Name
Headquarters
Sinopec
Beijing, China
Formosa Plastics
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Reliance Industries
Mumbai, India
 
 
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Global Proton Exchange Membrane Market by Product Type, Market, Players and Regions-Forecast to 2024 Mar 19 2019 106 USD 2,960.00
Global PVC Stabilizers Market 2020-2030 by Product Type, Function, Application, Industry Vertical, and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity Sep 30 2021 181 USD 3,300.00
Global Rust Oil Market by Product Type, Market, Players and Regions-Forecast to 2024 Mar 19 2019 109 USD 2,960.00
Global Shower Gel Market by Product Type, Market, Players and Regions-Forecast to 2024 Mar 19 2019 108 USD 2,960.00
Global Silk Flannelette Market by Product Type, Market, Players and Regions-Forecast to 2024 Mar 19 2019 104 USD 2,960.00
Global Smart Label Market 2020-2030 by Component, Product Form, Technology , Application, Industry Vertical, and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity Dec 30 2021 169 USD 3,100.00
Global Sodium Sulfide Market by Product Type, Market, Players and Regions-Forecast to 2024 Mar 19 2019 108 USD 2,960.00
Global Tungsten Carbide Powder Market by Product Type, Market, Players and Regions-Forecast to 2024 Mar 19 2019 108 USD 2,960.00
High Performance Film Industry Forecasts - China Focus May 27 2019 92 USD 1,800.00
High Performance Film Markets in China May 27 2019 276 USD 4,000.00
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Industry Forecasts - China Focus Mar 12 2018 79 USD 1,800.00
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Markets in China Mar 12 2018 197 USD 4,000.00
Hydrogen Peroxide Industry Forecasts - China Focus Apr 3 2019 74 USD 1,800.00
Hydrogen Peroxide Markets in China Apr 3 2019 183 USD 4,000.00
India Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 45 USD 350.00
India Paint Industry Outlook 2025 Jun 1 2022 110 USD 900.00
Indonesia Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 47 USD 350.00
Industrial Gases Industry Forecasts - China Focus Apr 3 2019 98 USD 1,800.00
Industrial Gases Markets in China Apr 3 2019 223 USD 4,000.00
Ion Exchange Resin Companies in China Jul 20 2021 83 USD 1,800.00
Ion Exchange Resin Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jul 20 2021 84 USD 1,800.00
Ion Exchange Resin Markets in China Jul 20 2021 223 USD 4,000.00
Italy Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 42 USD 350.00
Japan Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 50 USD 350.00
Linear Alkylbenzene Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 81 USD 1,800.00
Linear Alkylbenzene Markets in China Jun 10 2019 163 USD 4,000.00
Market Analysis of Citral Industry in China 2018-2022 Jun 15 2018 40 USD 3,500.00
Market Research on ITO film in China 2018-2023 Mar 2 2018 64 USD 3,500.00
Market Research on Sodium Metabisulfite in China 2018-2023 Feb 28 2018 36 USD 3,500.00
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Industry Forecasts - China Focus Mar 12 2018 80 USD 1,800.00
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Markets in China Mar 12 2018 188 USD 4,000.00
Mexico Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 42 USD 350.00
Mexico Professional Pest Control Market Report & Forecast 2024-2030 Apr 3 2024 86 USD 3,400.00
Netherlands Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 47 USD 350.00
Nonyl Phenol Industry Forecasts - China Focus May 27 2019 81 USD 1,800.00
Nonyl Phenol Markets in China May 27 2019 202 USD 4,000.00
North America Automotive Smart Tire Market 2020-2030 by Product, Engineering Technology, Vehicle Type, Vehicle Propulsion, Distribution Channel, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity Dec 30 2021 116 USD 2,600.00
North America Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 50 USD 350.00
North America Energy Bar Market 2021-2031 by Product Type , Nature , Flavor , End User , Application , Distribution Channel, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity Apr 30 2022 97 USD 2,880.00
North America PVC Stabilizers Market 2020-2030 by Product Type , Function, Application, Industry Vertical, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity Sep 30 2021 112 USD 2,800.00
North America Smart Label Market 2020-2030 by Component, Product Form, Technology , Application, Industry Vertical, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity Dec 30 2021 107 USD 2,600.00
Nylon Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 82 USD 1,800.00
Nylon Markets in China Jun 10 2019 176 USD 4,000.00
Paint and Coating Chemicals Industry Forecasts - China Focus May 27 2019 104 USD 1,800.00
Paint and Coating Chemicals Markets in China May 27 2019 219 USD 4,000.00
Paints & Coatings Industry Forecasts - China Focus Apr 3 2019 106 USD 1,800.00
Paints & Coatings in Asia-Pacific Oct 23 2019 51 USD 350.00
Paints & Coatings in Europe Oct 23 2019 57 USD 350.00

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