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
 
 
Titlesort descending Published Pages Price
Acetic Anhydride Industry Forecasts - China Focus May 16 2019 79 USD 1,800.00
Acetic Anhydride Markets in China May 16 2019 184 USD 4,000.00
Acrylonitrile (AN) Industry Forecasts - China Focus Mar 12 2018 81 USD 1,800.00
Acrylonitrile (AN) Markets in China Mar 12 2018 166 USD 4,000.00
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Industry Forecasts - China Focus May 27 2019 77 USD 1,800.00
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Markets in China May 27 2019 206 USD 4,000.00
Amino Acid Industry Forecasts - China Focus Mar 12 2018 101 USD 1,800.00
Amino Acid Markets in China Mar 12 2018 219 USD 4,000.00
Antioxidants Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 104 USD 1,800.00
Antioxidants Markets in China Jun 10 2019 251 USD 4,000.00
Architectural Paints Industry Forecasts - China Focus Apr 3 2019 108 USD 1,800.00
Architectural Paints Markets in China Apr 3 2019 200 USD 4,000.00
Asia Pacific 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 122 USD 2,600.00
Asia Pacific 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 103 USD 2,880.00
Asia Pacific PVC Stabilizers Market 2020-2030 by Product Type, Function, Application, Industry Vertical , and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity Sep 30 2021 118 USD 2,800.00
Asia Pacific Smart Label Market 2020-2030 by Component, Product Form, Technology , Application, Industry Vertical, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity Dec 30 2021 114 USD 2,600.00
Asia-Pacific Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 55 USD 350.00
Australia Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 41 USD 350.00
Brazil Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 44 USD 350.00
Bromine and Derivatives Industry Forecasts - China Focus Apr 15 2019 85 USD 1,800.00
Bromine and Derivatives Markets in China Apr 15 2019 230 USD 4,000.00
Butadiene Industry Forecasts - China Focus Mar 12 2018 85 USD 1,800.00
Butadiene Markets in China Mar 12 2018 199 USD 4,000.00
Canada Chemicals Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Jun 28 2022 43 USD 350.00
Caprolactam Industry Forecasts - China Focus Mar 12 2018 79 USD 1,800.00
Caprolactam Markets in China Mar 12 2018 171 USD 4,000.00
Carbon Black Industry Forecasts - China Focus Mar 12 2018 79 USD 1,800.00
Carbon Black Markets in China Mar 12 2018 213 USD 4,000.00
Catalysts Industry Forecasts - China Focus Apr 3 2019 91 USD 1,800.00
Catalysts Markets in China Apr 3 2019 213 USD 4,000.00
Chemicals BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 27 2020 129 USD 995.00
Chemicals BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Industry Guide 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 127 USD 995.00
Chemicals Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 25 2020 238 USD 1,495.00
Chemicals Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 236 USD 1,495.00
Chemicals Global Industry Almanac 2014-2023 Feb 28 2020 635 USD 2,995.00
Chemicals Global Industry Almanac 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 634 USD 2,995.00
Chemicals Global Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 25 2020 365 USD 1,495.00
Chemicals Global Industry Guide 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 367 USD 1,495.00
Chemicals in Asia Pacific Jun 26 2020 50 USD 350.00
Chemicals in Asia-Pacific Nov 29 2019 50 USD 350.00
Chemicals in Europe Jun 26 2020 49 USD 350.00
Chemicals in North America Jun 26 2020 50 USD 350.00
Chemicals in Scandinavia Jun 26 2020 42 USD 350.00
Chemicals in the Netherlands Nov 29 2019 48 USD 350.00
Chemicals in the United Kingdom Nov 29 2019 49 USD 350.00
Chemicals in the United States Nov 29 2019 43 USD 350.00
Chemicals North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 26 2020 86 USD 795.00
Chemicals North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 92 USD 795.00
Chemicals Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 28 2020 153 USD 995.00
Chemicals Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 151 USD 995.00

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