The global chemical industry made it through the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic with scratches and abrasions but few broken bones.

According to data from C&EN’s Global Top 50 survey, the world’s largest chemical firms posted a 7.1% decline in chemical sales from 2019, to $795.8 billion in 2020, the fiscal year on which the survey is based.

It’s not a bad result, considering that economies around the world were shut down early last year to stem the global health crisis. The 50 firms that appeared in C&EN’s previous survey, which was mostly based on performance in prepandemic 2019, posted a 5.0% decline in chemical sales.

And although 2020 chemical earnings fell 22.6% for the 44 of the 50 firms that disclose chemical profits, they fell more—28.2%—in 2019 for the 46 companies disclosing profits on the list, when business in many major markets and economies was beginning to slow.
Now—more than ever—people don’t just want sustenance. They want to know that the food we eat, the water we drink, and the products we buy, are affordable, safe, and sustainable. Chemistry plays a unique role in protecting the environment, making our world a more sustainable place, and helping people live longer, healthier lives.
Echemi is partnering with stakeholders from around the globe—from small- and mid-sized chemical companies in emerging economies, to non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations—in order to unlock solutions to society’s biggest challenges in a safe and sustainable way.
This partnership is a step towards a more informed approach to sustainable chemical management. It brings together stakeholders from all different sectors: including governments, international organisations, civil society, academic institutions, industry players, and more.

Gender impacts chemical management more than we think. It's important to study how the effect of sustainable chemical management differs by gender, and bring that focus into view so we can develop sustainable solutions.

The number of possible combinations of chemicals and applications for their use probably is in the millions. But there’s only one resource you need to know: Echemi Global Chemical Resources. A key benefit of partnering with Echemi Global Chemical Resources is that we have access to virtually every chemical you could possibly need — including specialty chemicals — and we sell them in bulk quantities. Echemi Global Chemical Resources carries a wide range of chemical products for almost any industrial application, and we have the ability to import what we don’t carry. We serve a vast range of industries, including cosmetics, oil, personal care products, soaps and detergents, fire retardants, plating/manufacturing, paint/coating and many more.

Browse below to learn more about the commercial chemical products we offer and to find out how Echemi Global Chemical Resources can help you meet your business needs.
At Echemi Global Chemical Resources, we specialize in delivering bulk chemicals of all kinds. This option allows you to make economical purchases, and our ability to provide warehousing gives you even more flexibility. Our approach is that of a business partner, with our goal being your ultimate success.

Global Chemical Resources also offers specialty chemical products based on customer specifications. Whatever you are looking for, we can help you get what you need.