ICIS announced the 14th annual ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors, the most comprehensive global ranking of these essential companies in the chemical supply chain. Topping the charts is Germany-based Brenntag.
The top five rankings of international chemical distributors in 2022 by sales:
- 1st place: Brenntag (US$20.9 billion)
- 2nd place: Tricon Energy (US$12.5 billion)
- 3rd place: Univar Solutions (US$11.5 billion)
- 4th place: Helm (US$8.6 billion)
- 5th place: Nagase & Co. (US$6.0 billion)
The ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors listing, which also includes information on more than 300 companies, additionally ranks leaders in key geographies.
The regional leaders are
- Brenntag (Europe)
- Univar Solutions (North America)
- Nagase & Co (Asia Pacific)
- Tricon Energy (Latin America / Middle East & Africa).
Navigated supply chain challenges
“Chemical distributors are evolving quickly to serve growing and ever-more complex needs of both suppliers and customers. Last year, they successfully navigated huge supply chain challenges stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war, energy volatility and lingering effects from the pandemic,” said Joseph Chang, global editor of ICIS Chemical Business. “This year, distributors are sharpening their focus on helping customers achieve sustainability and net zero carbon emissions goals. This includes not only working with suppliers to offer more products with lower carbon footprints and bio-based and recycled content but also providing greater transparency on these key sustainability aspects,” he added.
Sources for ICIS Top 100
The ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors has been compiled with the support of the European Association of Chemical Distributors (Fecc), the US-based National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), the Brazilian Association of Chemical and Petrochemical Distributors (Associquim), and the Responsible Distribution Canada.
Special Issue of ICIS Chemical Business – 19. Mai 2023.
