Global Chemical Distribution Market Size & Outlook

The chemical distribution industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 806,434.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of the worldwide chemical distribution industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$513,382.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$806,434.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global chemical distribution market highlights

  • The global chemical distribution market generated a revenue of USD 492,973.6 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 806,434.9 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 6.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, commodity chemicals accounted for a revenue of USD 315,411.7 million in 2022.
  • Specialty Chemicals is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 492,973.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 806,434.9 million
Growth rate6.3% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentCommodity chemicals
Fastest growing segmentSpecialty Chemicals
Historical data covered2017 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSpecialty Chemicals, Commodity Chemicals

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 15.6% of the global chemical distribution market in 2022.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 19,513.9 million by 2030.

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Commodity chemicals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.98% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global chemical distribution market based on specialty chemicals, commodity chemicals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Chemical Distribution Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Specialty Chemicals
      • Product
        • CASE
        • Agrochemicals
        • Electronics
        • Construction
        • Specialty Polymers & Resins
        • Flavors & Fragrances
        • Other
      • End Use
        • Automotive & Transportation
        • Construction
        • Agriculture
        • Industrial Manufacturing
        • Consumer Goods
        • Textiles
        • Pharmaceuticals
        • Others
    • Commodity Chemicals
      • Product
        • Plastic & Polymers
        • Synthetic Rubber
        • Explosives
        • Petrochemicals
        • Others
      • End Use
        • Downstream Chemicals
        • Textiles
        • Automotive & Transportation
        • Electrical & Electronics
        • Industrial Manufacturing
        • Others

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