As per MRFR Analysis, the Global Chemical Distribution Market was valued at USD 256.6 Billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 444.68 Billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.30% from 2024 to 2032. Key operations in this industry include packaging, logistics, and technical assistance. The growth is driven by the increasing demand for specialty and bulk chemicals, particularly in the oil, gas, and petroleum sectors, as well as the rising need for efficient supply chain solutions across various industries such as construction and pharmaceuticals.
The chemical distribution market is witnessing significant trends driven by demand across various sectors.
Helm AG, Univar Inc., Brenntag AG, Nexeo Solution Holding LLC, ICC Chemicals, Inc., Barentz B.V., Azelis Holding S.A., Omya AG, Jebsen & Jessen Offshore Pte. Ltd., TER Group
In the Middle East, particularly in Qatar, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia, demand for specialty and bulk goods is projected to increase across a number of industries, including oil & gas, petroleum, and construction. The demand for chemical distribution is anticipated to increase as a result in the near future. The chemical distribution market has been supported by consumers' rising need for supply chains that are easy to access. The market is expanding as a result of rising demand for chemicals across a range of end-use sectors, including construction, electronics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.
In May 2024, a Scottish technology-driven manufacturer of green chemicals, Celtic Renewables, started its recent crowdfunding program with Crowdcube to raise a minimum of £2.75 million towards enhancing operational capabilities and scaling revenue growth. Such production of cosmetics, paints, and household cleaners of thousands of goods may decrease their carbon footprint. Its first batch of bioacetone and biobutanol was just forwarded to Caldic, its distribution partner, which specializes in designing custom solutions in the food processing sector, the pharmaceuticals industry, as well as the personal care market, and industrial manufacturing.
Markets were controlled by commodity chemicals. The rising use of these chemicals in a number of end-use industries, including the transportation, automotive, and personal care sectors, is to blame for this.
A commodity chemical that has attained complete interchangeability is referred to be "fungible." This suggests that there isn't the least difference between the goods made by various producers. Since commodity chemicals are entirely standardized and you can know exactly what you will get from them, this is the fundamental difference between them and specialized chemicals. One class of fungible chemical is natural gas.
In January 2022, LevertonHELM, a joint venture between the major chemical firm Leverton and the organisation HELM, was established to increase the production of battery-grade lithium compounds in Europe.
Figure 2: CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2022 & 2030 (USD BILLION)
Asia Pacific is now the world's top region for chemical distribution. Due to the rise in production of activities, it leads the market for chemical distribution. Over the projection period, rising manufacturing activity is anticipated to fuel demand. Automobile, construction, electrical, and electronics industries are expanding, especially in nations like China, India, and South Korea.
Due to the expanding manufacturing capacities of large chemical businesses, North America is predicted to have significant expansion in the chemical distribution industry. With Brenntag, Univar, and IMCD as the top three distributors, the North American chemical business is one of the most consolidated markets. The shift in trend towards third-party distributors as a growth platform for expanding into underserved regional markets in recent years has been driven by the expansion of production capacity by large chemical firms in North America. However, due to fluctuating crude oil prices over the past few years, North America's petrochemical sector has slowed down.
Figure 2: CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION MARKET, BY REGION, 2022 & 2030 (USD BILLION)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
The competitive environment provides an examination of the major advancements made by businesses competing on a scale. In terms of product innovation, product positioning, research & development activities, expansion plans, and more, key organizations participating in the ecosystem are quite innovative.
The main tactics used by businesses to diversify their product offerings and boost market share ly are mergers, acquisitions, and capacity growth.
In May 2022: K A strategic relationship between HELM AG and Unium Bioscience Ltd. was recently announced. By delivering creative solutions that address market demands from growers, the new partnership between Unium and HELM will demonstrate both organisations' commitment to sustainable agriculture and give HELM access to alternative crop production products in certain regions.
In June 2021: For a wide range of needs, REDA has introduced a new line of water treatment products. The trade name for a broad range of water treatments, including drinking water, wastewater treatment, and power generation, is ZenTreat.
In August 2023, AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), the worldwide leader in agricultural machinery design, production, and distribution as well as precision ag technology, launched the Massey Ferguson® 500R Series Sprayer that is dependable for efficient applications and increased self-governance. The 740-gallon, 212 HP MF 525R, and 860-gallon, 235 HP MF 530R Series sprayers have an innovative chemical distribution system, a flexible chassis, and maintenance-friendly design elements, amongst others, for a reasonably priced spraying solution built on over six decades of experience from across the AGCO family. The M.F. 500R Series Sprayer will appear at the Massey Ferguson booth during this year’s Farm Progress Show and can be ordered for next year through select dealers.
In October 2022, Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors with a long history in chemicals, announced today that it has agreed to merge its life sciences businesses, including B.V. (“Caldic”) into Connell Solutions to create a leading industry player operating across all continents together with Wilbur-Ellis Co., one of the world’s biggest family-owned firms. The merger between Caldic, based in Europe with major offices in North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, which specialize mainly in the provision of specialty ingredients/chemicals to life sciences and industrial formulation markets, and Connell is one of the leading players in the Asia-Pacific is likely to result in increased global presence for Caldic.
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 256.6 billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 272.76 billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 444.68 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 6.30% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2019 & 2021 |
| Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Product, End Use and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America |
| Countries Covered | U.S., Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, GCC. |
| Key Companies Profiled | Helm AG, Univar Inc., Brenntag AG, Nexeo Solution Holding LLC,ICC Chemicals, Inc.,Barentz B.V.,Azelis Holding S.A.,Omya AG,Jebsen & Jessen Offshore Pte. Ltd.,TER Group, Solvadis. |
| Key Market Opportunities | Rising Investments by the Chemical Manufacturers to Expand Production Units |
| Key Market Dynamics | Increasing Demand for Specialty and Bulk Products |
Chemical Distribution Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Chemical Distribution market size was valued at USD 256.6 Billion in 2023.
The Chemical Distribution market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.30% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.
Asia Pacific had the largest share of the Chemical Distribution market.
The key players in the Chemical Distribution market are Helm AG, Univar Inc., Brenntag AG, Nexeo Solution Holding LLC,ICC Chemicals, Inc.,Barentz B.V.,Azelis Holding S.A.,Omya AG,Jebsen & Jessen Offshore Pte. Ltd.,TER Group, Solvadis.
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