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Chemical Distribution Market

Chemical Distribution Market

Chemical Distribution Market - Global Industry Assessment & Forecast

Number Of Pages # Pages:

150

Base Year:

2022

Date

Mar - 2023

Format:

PDF XLS PPT

Report Code:

VMR-2042

Segments Covered
  • By Product By Product Specialty Chemicals (CASE, Agrochemicals, Electronic, Construction, Specialty Polymers & Resins, Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals, and Other Specialty Chemicals), Commodity Chemicals (Plastic & Polymers, Synthetic Rubber, Explosives, Petrochemicals, and Other Commodity Chemicals)
  • By End-Use By End-Use Specialty Chemicals (Automotive & Transportation, Construction, Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, and Other Specialty Chemical End-uses), Commodity Chemicals (Downstream chemicals, Textile, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive & Transportation, Industrial Manufacturing, and Other Commodity Chemicals End-uses)
  • By Region By Region North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa
Snapshot
Base YearBase Year: 2022
Forecast YearsForecast Years: 2023 - 2030
Historical YearsHistorical Years: 2017 - 2021
Revenue 2022Revenue 2022: USD 243.6 Billion
Revenue 2030Revenue 2030: USD 368.7 Billion
Revenue CAGRRevenue CAGR (2023 - 2030): 6.1%
Fastest Growing Region Fastest Growing Region (2023 - 2030) Asia Pacific
Largest Region Largest Region (2022): Asia Pacific
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  • Additional Countries (Apart From Mentioned Countries) Additional Countries (Apart From Mentioned Countries)
  • Country/Region-specific Report Country/Region-specific Report
  • Go To Market Strategy Go To Market Strategy
  • Region Specific Market Dynamics Region Specific Market Dynamics
  • Region Level Market Share Region Level Market Share
  • Import Export Analysis Import Export Analysis
  • Production Analysis Production Analysis
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The Global Chemical Distribution Market is valued at USD 243.6 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach a value of USD 368.7 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.1% over the forecast period.

Chemical Distribution is the process of transporting and storing bulk and packaged chemicals. These chemicals are often distributed via pipelines, containers, barrels, and sacks. The global Chemical Distribution market is expected to increase exponentially during the forecast period due to rising chemical consumption, including construction, pharmaceuticals, polymers & resins, and plastics sector. A rising number of value-added services in the form of packaging, logistics, waste removal, blending, inventory management, and technical training will add to the global market's scope. Producers sell key raw materials directly to businesses within the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Rising demand from various end-user industries such as oil and petroleum, cosmetics, food, textile, paint, building construction, and agricultural industries will further increase the footprint of the global Chemical Distribution market.

Chemical distributors provide a crucial link for producers to connect with smaller clients that are in less developed areas. The market's growth can be attributed to the rising presence of chemical producers entering the new markets. Emerging markets within Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Africa are expected to increase the footprint of the global Chemical Distribution market during the forecast period. Additionally, shifting consumer demand towards needing premium products is widening the market's scope. Growing globalization is prompting small and large manufacturing players to enter strategic partnerships with international players to realize efficient cost, market share, and better competitive advantage.

Chemical distributors offer their services at a reduced cost that can help chemical manufacturers supply their products to newer and developing markets conveniently. These distributors often integrate their services to deliver chemicals to lesser developed regions' consumers. However, rising demand on employee safety is expected to constrain global market growth. Additionally, the growing push from various organizations for reducing the utilization of chemicals in the environment and reducing industrial expansion will further cause hindrances to the global Chemical Distribution market during the forecast market.

Chemical Distribution Market Size, 2022 To 2030 (USD Billion)

Economic Insights

It is anticipated that central banks will raise interest rates across the globe in reaction to inflation. The interest rate increase differs from patterns seen over the previous 50 years. According to this, a recessive disease is anticipated to manifest in 2023. 2014 saw the start of the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, Russia made unjustifiable advances when its troops invaded Ukrainian territory in February 2022. Since then, Ukrainian side civilian casualties have increased due to Russian troops and artillery barrages. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that the global economy will continue to contract due to the ongoing conflict's historic and tremendous shock to the world's energy and resource markets.

Top Market Trends

1. Rapidly Expanding Chemical Industry: The rapidly growing expansion of the global chemical industry with various end users is expected to emerge as the leading factor for the global Chemical Distribution market during the forecast period. For instance, a new establishment of a new petrochemical unit by the OMV Group combined with the adoption of other development tactics will augment the market's growth during the forecast period.

2. Increasing Demand for Rechargeable Supply Chain: Increasing demand for a rechargeable supply chain among various end users will aid the growth of the global Chemical Distribution market during the forecast period. An increase in demand for various end-use industries such as automotive, electronics, construction, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical will add towards a sustainable market growth.

3. Augmented Applications to Propel Market Growth: Increasing demand from various end-user industries such as automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics, combined with an expanding industrial manufacturing sector, will add to the global market share. Studies have indicated a rising inclination towards third-party distribution routes for added versatility. Additionally, international distributors implement various distinct channel tactics that include improved product knowledge, regional and local experience, and a robust logistical network to gain a wider edge within a highly competitive field. These factors will add to the global Chemical Distribution market during the forecast period.

4. Increased Focus on Bulk Materials: Rising demand for specialty and bulk demands in various industries, including oil & gas, petroleum, and construction in the Middle East, especially in Qatar, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia, is expected to propel the growth of the global Chemical Distribution market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The global Chemical Distribution market can be categorized on the following: Product, End-Use, and Regions. By product, the market can be segmented across specialty chemical and commodity chemicals. In terms of end-use the market can be fragmented across specialty chemicals and commodity chemicals. Likewise, based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

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Based on Product

Commodity Chemicals to Occupy Largest Market Share Owing to Increased Utilization Within Transportation & Personal Care

Increased Utilization Within Transportation & Personal Care

The commodity chemicals segment is expected to dominate the global Chemical Distribution market in terms of growth and share. Increased utilization of these chemicals within a wide range of end-use industries such as transportation, automotive, and personal care combined with rising demand for high-performance and tailored commodity chemicals will widen the segmental growth. Some commodities that are heavily utilized on a larger volume are coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (case), polymers, building materials, lubricant additives, and other substances, including surfactants and industrial gases. Various end users, including automobiles, electronics, buildings, pharmaceuticals, and textiles heavily utilize these chemicals. These factors will add to the segmental growth. Specialty chemicals are expected to grow with the fastest growing CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising number of patents and increasing demand from the consumer sector.

Based on Application

Commodity Chemicals to Register Largest Market Share Owing to Increased Utilization Within Automotive, Construction, Agriculture, and Consumer Goods Sector

A major part of commodity chemicals is being utilized in industrial manufacturing applications. Increased production and usage of adhesives, sealants, institutional & industrial cleaners, and high-performance thermoplastics within industrial manufacturing is expected to rise during the forecast period. These chemicals are used for water treatment, process treatment, and finishing fuel additives solution. Increasing usage of commodity chemicals within paints, bumpers, and headlights on today's automotive, interior seats, dashboard parts, and safety features like seatbelts and airbags will add to the segmental value. Specialty chemicals are expected to grow with the fastest growing CAGR owing to rising utilization within construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. The construction sector will dominate the segment of specialty chemicals owing to rising industrialization and urbanization and rapid expansion of the construction industry.

Based on Region

Asia Pacific to Reign Dominance Owing to Rising Demand from Mining and Cosmetics Sector

The global Chemical Distribution industry is expected to be dominated by the Asia Pacific during the forecast period in terms of growth. Increasing demand from various end-user industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, mining, cosmetics, and plastic additives, will add to the regional growth. These demands are arising, especially from emerging economies such as China, India, and Australia. Economies such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India are experiencing incredible growth in industrial manufacturing. This is expected to contribute to the Asia Pacific Chemical Distribution market. The region is home to a formidable chemical industry. Additionally, increased industrialization will provide sustainable market growth to the latter region.

North America is expected to grow with the fastest-growing CAGR during the forecast period owing to rising regional production capacity. The presence of numerous producers and manufacturers combined with easy financing, ongoing improvements in the labor market and rising feedstock supply will add to the market's growth in the region.

Competitive Landscape

The global Chemical Distribution industry is extremely fragmented due to numerous players possessing a higher level of competition. The dominant players are focused on constantly adopting various growth strategies for staying at the top with a higher level of operability. Various strategies such as product launches, innovations, mergers & acquisitions, and collaborations were at the key root of the intense competitive landscape.

The key players in the global Chemical Distribution market include - Univar Solutions Inc. (U.S.), Helm AG (Germany), Brenntag AG (Germany), Ter Group (Germany), Barentz (Mexico), Azelis (Luxembourg), Safic Alan (France), ICC Industries Inc. (U.S.), Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), Quimidroga (Spain), Solvadis Deutschland GmbH (Germany), Ashland (U.S.), Caldic B.V. (Netherlands), Wilbur Ellis Holdings Inc. (U.S.), Omya AG (Switzerland), IMCD (Netherlands), Biesterfeld AG (Germany), Stockmeier Group (Germany), REDA Chemicals (UAE), Manuchar (Belgium) among others.

Recent Market Developments:

· July 2022: NexusBioAg, a division of Univar Solutions, and MustGrow Biologics announced reaching an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement in the Canadian canola and pulse market for TerraMGTM, a mustard-derived soil biological product. With the advent of plant-based technology, NexusBioAg's wide range of inoculants, micronutrients, nitrogen stabilizers, and folders for the Canadian agricultural industry is expected to be diversified.

· July 2022: Calumet Speciality Products and Univar B.V., a division of Univar Solutions, Inc., a multinational distributor of chemicals and ingredients that has been expanded across all of Europe, reached a distribution arrangement. Within Europe, Univar Solutions granted their clients access to additional Calumet products with a wide variety of viscosity and solvency properties in the lubricants, metalworking fluids, and adhesives industries.

Segmentation of the Global Chemical Distribution Market

Parameter Details
Segments Covered
  • Product (Specialty Chemicals (CASE, Agrochemicals, Electronic, Construction, Specialty Polymers & Resins, Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals, and Other Specialty Chemicals), Commodity Chemicals (Plastic & Polymers, Synthetic Rubber, Explosives, Petrochemicals, and Other Commodity Chemicals))
  • End-Use (Specialty Chemicals (Automotive & Transportation, Construction, Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, and Other Specialty Chemical End-uses), Commodity Chemicals (Downstream chemicals, Textile, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive & Transportation, Industrial Manufacturing, and Other Commodity Chemicals End-uses))
  • Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa)
Regions & Countries Covered
  • North America - (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
  • Europe - (U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Rest Of Europe)
  • Asia Pacific - (China, Japan, India, South Korea, South East Asia, Rest Of Asia Pacific)
  • Latin America - (Brazil, Argentina, Rest Of Latin America)
  • Middle East & Africa - (GCC Countries, South Africa, Rest Of Middle East & Africa)
Companies Covered
  • Univar Solutions Inc. (U.S.)
  • Helm AG (Germany)
  • Brenntag AG (Germany)
  • Ter Group (Germany)
  • Barentz (Mexico)
  • Azelis (Luxembourg)
  • Safic Alan (France)
  • ICC Industries Inc. (U.S.)
  • Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
  • Quimidroga (Spain)
  • Solvadis Deutschland GmbH (Germany)
  • Ashland (U.S.)
  • Caldic B.V. (Netherlands)
  • Wilbur Ellis Holdings Inc. (U.S.)
  • Omya AG (Switzerland)
  • IMCD (Netherlands)
  • Biesterfeld AG (Germany)
  • Stockmeier Group (Germany)
  • REDA Chemicals (UAE)
  • Manuchar (Belgium)
Report Coverage Market growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, regulatory landscape, technology landscape, patent analysis, market attractiveness analysis by segments and North America, company market share analysis, and COVID-19 impact analysis

In terms of revenue, the Global Chemical Distribution Market is expected to reach by 2030, growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030. Rising chemical consumption in several end-use sectors, including construction, pharmaceuticals, polymers & resins, and plastics, i...
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
  • The global Chemical Distribution valued at USD 243.6 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 368.7 Billion in 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.1%.

  • The prominent players in the market are Univar Solutions Inc. (U.S.), Helm AG (Germany), Brenntag AG (Germany), Ter Group (Germany), Barentz (Mexico), Azelis (Luxembourg), Safic Alan (France), ICC Industries Inc. (U.S.), Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), Quimidroga (Spain), Solvadis Deutschland GmbH (Germany), Ashland (U.S.), Caldic B.V. (Netherlands), Wilbur Ellis Holdings Inc. (U.S.), Omya AG (Switzerland), IMCD (Netherlands), Biesterfeld AG (Germany), Stockmeier Group (Germany), REDA Chemicals (UAE), Manuchar (Belgium).

  • The market is project to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% between 2023 and 2030.

  • The driving factors of the Chemical Distribution include

    • Rising chemical consumption in a variety of end-use industries

  • Asia Pacific was the leading regional segment of the Chemical Distribution in 2022.

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