5 Biggest Chemical Companies in the World

In this article we are going to list the 5 biggest chemical companies in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 20 biggest chemical companies in the world.

5. Air Liquide

Market cap as at 27th March 2023 (in billion): $85.4

TTM revenue (in billions): $32.3

The largest chemical company in France, Air Liquide provides industrial gases to various customers and has a presence in more than 80 nations.

4. Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW)

Market cap as at 27th March 2023 (in billion): $37.1

TTM revenue (in billions): $56.9

Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) is the largest chemical company in the U.S., and has a presence in over 150 countries while providing employment to nearly 40,000 people. In the last one year, Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) has felt the pressure faced by the chemical industry, with its share price dipping nearly 18% in the same time period.

3. Linde plc (NYSE:LIN)

Market cap as at 27th March 2023 (in billion): $171.1

TTM revenue (in billions): $33.4

Linde plc (NYSE:LIN) is the second-largest chemical company in Europe, and is actively involved in the manufacture and distribution of atmospheric gases. Linde plc (NYSE:LIN) recently introduced a new spraying solution, which is expected to significantly improve safety and reliable in the process.

2. SABIC

Market cap as at 27th March 2023 (in billion): $72.2

TTM revenue (in billions): $52.7

The largest chemical company in Saudi Arabia, SABIC is majority owned by Saudi Aramco, the most profitable company in the world. SABIC is considered to be one of the most valuable chemical brands in the world.

1. BASF

Market cap as at 27th March 2023 (in billion): $43.9

TTM revenue (in billions): $93.4

Easily topping the list of the 20 biggest chemical companies in the world is BASF. Based in Germany, BASF has operations in over 80 countries with close to 400 production sites across the world. Employing over 110,000 people across global operations, BASF announced in 2023 that it was closing one of its two ammonia factories as the company has struggled due to higher energy costs in Europe.

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