Europe Chemical Distribution Market: Growth Prospects 2024-2032

Europe Chemical Distribution Market: Growth Prospects 2024-2032



According to Triton’s analysis, the Europe chemical distribution market is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.30% in revenue over the forecast years 2024-2032.

The chemical industry remains a vital part of the European economy, directly employing over 1.2 million people. Chemicals are integral to over 90% of all manufactured goods, highlighting the industry’s critical role in various value chains. Whereas, in 2022, this industry generated €240 billion in revenue from exports to markets outside the EU. This uptrend translates to a need for efficient chemical distribution networks, which further influences the European chemical distribution market.

Germany secures a major market share with revenue of $16.55 billion in 2023.

Globally, Germany ranks third in chemical sales, making it a highly attractive and favorable market for businesses that provide chemical distribution services.

Around 2,230 companies partly organized 40 Chemical Parks, which employed 473,194 people in 2021. This highlights the widening scope of the studied market.

The country aims to allocate 19% of the total R&D budget (€25.7 billion) of the chemical industry to specialty chemicals by 2050, which creates opportunities to develop the chemical distribution network.

Chemical Distribution Market Forecast for France

The European Chemical Industry Council (cefic) inferred that in 2021, the chemical industry generated an estimated turnover of €97 billion, making France the second-largest chemical producer in Europe. The sector is heavily export-oriented, with nearly 75% of total chemical sales being exported. Through trade promotion offices abroad, the French government invests a substantial amount of resources in attracting foreign investment, which widens the scope of the chemical distribution market.

The chemical distribution market is segmented based on end-use. The end-use segment comprises specialty chemicals and commodity chemicals. After adding as additives to final goods, specialty chemicals can enhance production procedures. These are used as either single or multi-ingredient chemical combinations for particular uses.

The major players in the studied market are Safic Alcan, Helm Ag, Caldic BV, Univar Solutions Inc, Barentz, Brenntag Se, Azelis Group NV, Ter Chemicals Gmbh & Co Kg, Manuchar Nv, ICC Industries Inc, Omya International Ag, and Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients.

Helm Ag, based in Hamburg, is a versatile distribution company specializing in chemicals, crop protection, feedstocks and derivatives, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company also provides marketing, logistics, and distribution support to its clients. It has a strong business presence across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Latest from the Company:

In May 2024, Helm Ag approved a new partnership of its subsidiary LevertonHELM with FREYR and signed an MoU to supply Lithium Carbonate and Hydroxide in the Nordic region. This agreement aims to supply about 5,000 tonnes per year for a duration of a minimum of 5 years.


1. Europe Chemical Distribution Market - Summary
2. Industry Outlook
2.1. Impact Analysis On The Chemical Distribution Market
2.1.1. Covid-19 Impact On The Chemical Distribution Market
2.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.2.1. Threat Of New Entrants
2.2.2. Threat Of Substitutes
2.2.3. Bargaining Power Of Buyers
2.2.4. Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
2.2.5. Threat Of Competitive Rivalry
2.3. Supply Chain Analysis
2.3.1. Sourcing And Procurement
2.3.2. Storage And Warehousing
2.3.3. Transportation And Logistics
2.3.4. Value-added Services
2.4. Market Drivers
2.4.1. Increasing Demand From The Pharmaceutical And Personal Care Sector
2.4.2. Growing Prevalence Of Online Platforms
2.5. Market Challenges
2.5.1. Fluctuating Prices Of Raw Materials
2.5.2. Growing Environmental & Safety Concerns Affecting Market Growth
2.6. Market Opportunities
2.6.1. Rise In E-commerce And Digitalization
2.6.2. Specialization And Value-added Services
2.7. Analyst Perspective
3. Europe Chemical Distribution Market– By End-use
3.1. Commodity Chemicals
3.1.1. Industrial Manufacturing
3.1.2. Electricals & Electronics
3.1.3. Automotive & Transportation
3.1.4. Textiles
3.1.5. Downstream Chemicals
3.1.6. Other Commodity Chemicals
3.2. Specialty Chemicals
3.2.1. Pharmaceuticals
3.2.2. Textiles
3.2.3. Consumer Goods
3.2.4. Industrial Manufacturing
3.2.5. Agriculture
3.2.6. Construction
3.2.7. Automotive & Transportation
3.2.8. Other Specialty Chemicals
4. Europe Chemical Distribution Market – By Country Outlook
4.1. Europe
4.1.1. Market By End-use
4.1.2. Country Analysis
4.1.2.1. United Kingdom
4.1.2.1.1. United Kingdom Chemical Distribution Market Forecast & Prospects
4.1.2.2. Germany
4.1.2.2.1. Germany Chemical Distribution Market Forecast & Prospects
4.1.2.3. France
4.1.2.3.1. France Chemical Distribution Market Forecast & Prospects
4.1.2.4. Spain
4.1.2.4.1. Spain Chemical Distribution Market Forecast & Prospects
4.1.2.5. Italy
4.1.2.5.1. Italy Chemical Distribution Market Forecast & Prospects
4.1.2.6. Nordic Countries
4.1.2.6.1. Nordic Countries Chemical Distribution Market Forecast & Prospects
4.1.2.7. Rest Of Europe
4.1.2.7.1. Rest Of Europe Chemical Distribution Market Forecast & Prospects
5. Competitive Landscape
5.1. Univar Solutions Inc
5.1.1. Overview
5.1.2. Service Portfolio
5.1.3. Key Strengths
5.1.4. Key Challenges
5.2. Helm Ag
5.2.1. Overview
5.2.2. Service Portfolio
5.2.3. Key Strengths
5.2.4. Key Challenges
5.3. Brenntag Se
5.3.1. Overview
5.3.2. Service Portfolio
5.3.3. Key Strengths
5.3.4. Key Challenges
5.4. Barentz
5.4.1. Overview
5.4.2. Service Portfolio
5.4.3. Key Strengths
5.4.4. Key Challenges
5.5. Azelis Group Nv
5.5.1. Overview
5.5.2. Service Portfolio
5.5.3. Key Strengths
5.5.4. Key Challenges
5.6. Safic Alcan
5.6.1. Overview
5.6.2. Service Portfolio
5.6.3. Key Strengths
5.6.4. Key Challenges
5.7. Caldic Bv
5.7.1. Overview
5.7.2. Service Portfolio
5.7.3. Key Strengths
5.7.4. Key Challenges
5.8. Omya International Ag
5.8.1. Overview
5.8.2. Service Portfolio
5.8.3. Key Strengths
5.8.4. Key Challenges
5.9. Ter Chemicals Gmbh & Co Kg
5.9.1. Overview
5.9.2. Service Portfolio
5.10. Icc Industries Inc
5.10.1. Overview
5.10.2. Service Portfolio
5.11. Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients
5.11.1. Overview
5.11.2. Service Portfolio
5.12. Manuchar Nv
5.12.1. Overview
5.12.2. Service Portfolio
6. Research Methodology & Scope
6.1. Research Scope & Deliverables
6.2. Sources Of Data
6.3. Research Methodology
Tables List
Table 1: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By End-use, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Table 2: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Commodity Chemicals, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Table 3: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Specialty Chemicals, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Table 4: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Country Outlook, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Table 5: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By End-use, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figures List
Figure 1: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 2: Supply Chain Analysis
Figure 3: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By End-use, 2023 & 2032 (In %)
Figure 4: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Commodity Chemicals, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 5: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Commodity Chemicals, 2023 & 2032 (In %)
Figure 6: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Industrial Manufacturing, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 7: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Electricals & Electronics, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 8: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Automotive & Transportation, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 9: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Textiles, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 10: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Downstream Chemicals, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 11: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Other Commodity Chemicals, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 12: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Specialty Chemicals, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 13: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Specialty Chemicals, 2023 & 2032 (In %)
Figure 14: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Pharmaceuticals, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 15: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Textiles, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 16: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Consumer Goods, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 17: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Industrial Manufacturing, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 18: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Agriculture, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 19: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Construction, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 20: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Automotive & Transportation, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 21: Europe Chemical Distribution Market, By Other Specialty Chemicals, 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 22: United Kingdom Chemical Distribution Market 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 23: Germany Chemical Distribution Market 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 24: France Chemical Distribution Market 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 25: Spain Chemical Distribution Market 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 26: Italy Chemical Distribution Market 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 27: Nordic Countries Chemical Distribution Market 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)
Figure 28: Rest Of Europe Chemical Distribution Market 2024-2032 (In $ Billion)

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