China Chemical Distribution Market Size & Outlook

The chemical distribution market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 315,585.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.1% is expected of China chemical distribution market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$195,533.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$315,585.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.1%
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China

China chemical distribution market highlights

  • The China chemical distribution market generated a revenue of USD 179,907.0 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 280,244.0 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, commodity chemicals was the largest revenue generating type in 2022.
  • Specialty Chemicals is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Chemical distribution market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 179,907.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 280,244.0 million
Growth rate5.7% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentCommodity chemicals
Fastest growing segmentSpecialty Chemicals
Historical data2017 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 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, China accounted for 36.5% of the global chemical distribution market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China chemical distribution market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 46,456.2 million by 2030.

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Commodity chemicals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 72.68% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China chemical distribution market based on specialty chemicals, commodity chemicals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The chemical industry in China is maturing and is expected to witness continuous growth over the forecast period. China is known as a leader in chemical manufacturing. Thus, the growing end-user industries, such as automobiles, necessitate the need for chemicals to manufacture required parts.

However, the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S., may affect the growth of the market. For instance, the U.S. government has imposed tariffs on Chinese goods to encourage consumers to buy more American goods.

Moreover, China’s chemical industry has faced a slowdown due to lockdown in the country. Some of the major chemical distributors in China are Bodo Moeller Chemie (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Redachem Shanghai Chemicals Co. Ltd, ABC Chemical Exports (P) Ltd, Adi Center China, Amtrade International Pty Ltd.

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