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Inorganic chemical manufacturers produce chemicals crucial to many manufacturing and construction industries. Demand for these products is linked to the overall performance of these sectors, which have fluctuated alongside pandemic disruptions and recent dips in consumer confidence. While the diversity of downstream markets has shielded inorganic chemical producers from more severe declines, COVID-19 curbed demand from most industries, shrinking sales of key products like alkalis and catalysts. Over the past five years, revenue has dipped at a CAGR of 3.0% to reach an estimated $4.8 billion in 2023, when revenue is projected to shrink by an additional 1.7%, and profit will reach 19.7%.Over the past five years, COVID-19 proved to be the primary disruptor of inorganic chemical trade, overshadowing the typical impact of currency fluctuations on exports and imports. Canadian exports of inorganic chemicals shrunk as domestic plants reduced operations and global demand for critical products dipped. Imports remained resilient, satisfying domestic demand amid supply chain disruptions. An upsurge in environmental initiatives has fueled sales of chemical catalysts, which are crucial to reducing emissions from internal combustion engines and are in high demand as manufacturers strive to meet strict emission regulations. The success of these catalysts in auto exhaust systems piqued interest from other industries, providing opportunities for chemical manufacturers to expand their market reach.Over the next five years, inorganic chemists will capitalize on a recovering economy to bolster sales and return to pre-pandemic conditions. A boost in consumer spending will stimulate manufacturing output and drive demand from crucial industries like pharmaceuticals and household goods. Pulp and paper producers, key consumers of sodium hydroxide, will continue shrinking amid ongoing digital transformations and conscious efforts to reduce paper usage. Globally, a persistent decline in export-based revenue will be partially offset by greater demand for catalysts thanks to rising environmental consciousness in developing nations. Over the next five years, revenue will expand at a CAGR of 0.6%, reaching an estimated $5.0 billion in 2028.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $4.8bn in 2023.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
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Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund | 478.4 | 66.6 | 13.9 | |
Olin Corporation | 398.6 | 38.8 | 9.7 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Alkalis, Other inorganic chemicals and Chemical catalysts. Alkalis is the largest segment of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in Canada.
Alkalis are a multipurpose powerhouse with dwindling popularity
This industry manufactures a variety of basic inorganic chemicals, most of which are mineral based, as opposed to carbon-based organic chemicals. Inorganic chemicals are used as inputs in several manufacturing and industrial processes. Key identifiable industry segments include chloralkali and carbon black products. The industry does not manufacture industrial bleaches (IBISWorld report 32561CA) or chlorine preparations for swimming pools (IBISWorld report 32599CA).
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NAICS 32518 - Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in Canada
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The market size of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Canada is $4.8bn in 2024.
There are 92 businesses in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2018 and 2023.
The market size of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Canada has been declining at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2018 and 2023.
Over the next five years, the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Canada is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing market in Canada are Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund and Olin Corporation
Alkalis and Chlorine are part of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry.
The company holding the most market share in Canada is Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund.
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Canada.