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
 
 
Title Published Pages Price
Silicone Companies in China Jul 20 2021 154 USD 1,800.00
Silicone Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jul 20 2021 178 USD 1,800.00
Silicone Markets in China Jul 20 2021 372 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
Chemicals Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 151 USD 995.00
Chemicals North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 92 USD 795.00
Chemicals Global Industry Almanac 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 634 USD 2,995.00
Chemicals Global Industry Guide 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 367 USD 1,495.00
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 2015-2024 Jul 31 2020 236 USD 1,495.00
Global Chemicals Jun 26 2020 53 USD 350.00
Chemicals in Scandinavia Jun 26 2020 42 USD 350.00
Chemicals in Europe Jun 26 2020 49 USD 350.00
Chemicals in Asia Pacific Jun 26 2020 50 USD 350.00
Chemicals in North America Jun 26 2020 50 USD 350.00
Chemicals Global Industry Almanac 2014-2023 Feb 28 2020 635 USD 2,995.00
Chemicals Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 28 2020 153 USD 995.00
Chemicals BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 27 2020 129 USD 995.00
Chemicals North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 26 2020 86 USD 795.00
Chemicals Global Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 25 2020 365 USD 1,495.00
Chemicals Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2014-2023 Feb 25 2020 238 USD 1,495.00
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 in Asia-Pacific Nov 29 2019 50 USD 350.00
Chemicals in the Netherlands Nov 29 2019 48 USD 350.00
Paints & Coatings in Europe Oct 23 2019 57 USD 350.00
Global Paints & Coatings Oct 23 2019 52 USD 350.00
Paints & Coatings in Germany Oct 23 2019 52 USD 350.00
Paints & Coatings in Japan Oct 23 2019 46 USD 350.00
Paints & Coatings in Asia-Pacific Oct 23 2019 51 USD 350.00
Paints & Coatings in the United Kingdom Oct 23 2019 53 USD 350.00
Paints & Coatings in France Oct 23 2019 51 USD 350.00
Paints & Coatings in the United States Oct 23 2019 52 USD 350.00
Linear Alkylbenzene Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 81 USD 1,800.00
Antioxidants Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 104 USD 1,800.00
Degradable Plastics Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 83 USD 1,800.00
Thermoplastic Elastomers Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 97 USD 1,800.00
Nylon Markets in China Jun 10 2019 176 USD 4,000.00
Phenolic Resins Markets in China Jun 10 2019 236 USD 4,000.00
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Markets in China Jun 10 2019 207 USD 4,000.00
Degradable Plastics Companies in China Jun 10 2019 75 USD 1,800.00
Nylon Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 82 USD 1,800.00
Phenolic Resins Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 91 USD 1,800.00
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Industry Forecasts - China Focus Jun 10 2019 78 USD 1,800.00
Linear Alkylbenzene Markets in China Jun 10 2019 163 USD 4,000.00
Antioxidants Markets in China Jun 10 2019 251 USD 4,000.00
Degradable Plastics Markets in China Jun 10 2019 204 USD 4,000.00
Thermoplastic Elastomers Markets in China Jun 10 2019 269 USD 4,000.00

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