Asia Pacific Chemical Distribution Market Size & Outlook

The chemical distribution market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 255,639.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.6% is expected of Asia Pacific chemical distribution market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$167,378.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$255,639.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.6%
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Asia Pacific chemical distribution market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Asia Pacific chemical distribution market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific chemical distribution market generated a revenue of USD 167,378.5 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, commodity chemicals was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Specialty Chemicals is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 167,378.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 255,639.8 million
Growth rate7.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentCommodity chemicals
Fastest growing segmentSpecialty Chemicals
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSpecialty Chemicals, Commodity Chemicals
Key market players worldwideApollo Global Management Inc Class A, Helm AG, Brenntag Biosector, Teradyne Inc, Azelis Group NV, Ashland Inc, IMCD NV, Biesterfeld, Reda

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 62.2% of the global chemical distribution market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 255,639.8 million by 2030.

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Chemical Distribution Market Scope

Chemical distribution market segmentation & scope
Other
End Use
Automotive & Transportation
Construction
Agriculture
Industrial Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Textiles
Pharmaceuticals
Others
Others
End Use
Downstream Chemicals
Textiles
Automotive & Transportation
Electrical & Electronics
Industrial Manufacturing
Others

Chemical Distribution Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Reda View profile 501-1000 Valle Mosso, Piemonte, Italy, Europe http://www.reda1865.com/
Brenntag Biosector View profile - Ballerup, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe -
Helm AG View profile 1001-5000 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Europe https://www.helmag.com
IMCD NV View profile 4948 Wilhelminaplein 32, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3072 DE https://www.imcdgroup.com
Azelis Group NV View profile 4206 Posthofbrug 12, Box 6, Antwerp, Belgium, B-2600 https://www.azelis.com
Apollo Global Management Inc Class A View profile 4945 9 West 57th Street, 42nd Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10019 https://www.apollo.com
Biesterfeld View profile 501-1000 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Europe https://www.biesterfeld.com/
Ashland Inc View profile 3800 8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19808 http://www.ashland.com
Teradyne Inc View profile 6500 600 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, MA, United States, 01864 https://www.teradyne.com

Asia Pacific chemical distribution market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to chemical distribution market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Commodity chemicals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.12% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific chemical distribution market based on specialty chemicals, commodity chemicals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Previously the U.S. and Western Europe were the major exporters in the market; however, the Asia Pacific region has surpassed them due to an increase in the chemical production capacity in China and India.

This can be attributed to investments in advanced technologies and the construction of new plants for chemical manufacturing. The region is characterized by easy availability of cheap labor, land, and resources.

For instance, in the automobile industry, chemicals offer properties, such as enhanced flexibility to interior and exterior components of a vehicle, corrosion resistance, and to make material lightweight. In the food & beverage industry, they are used as food preservatives, flavoring agents, and stabilizing agents.

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