Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Italy compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Italy
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#7 In EuropeBusiness
#5 In EuropeEmployees
#4 In EuropeWages
#6 In EuropeBefore the pandemic, the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry enjoyed a period of strong demand, particularly from Asia. Innovation in speciality chemicals and sustainability initiatives gained momentum, helping raise profitability. When the pandemic hit, supply chains were greatly disrupted while industrial output stumbled until socially distanced factory guidelines were adopted. As industrial output ramped up, manufacturers' revenue benefited from pent-up demand and government fiscal packages, leading to substantial infrastructure spending and stimulus. Russia's invasion of Ukraine added another spanner to works, though, with energy and feedstuff prices skyrocketing as a result of western countries' sanctions on Russian exports. Production costs escalated and business and consumer confidence was shot by rising living costs, denting demand throughout 2022 and 2023. Profitability has also been hit hard by soaring operational costs, which manufacturers have struggled to pass on to clients.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LyondellBasell Industries Holdings NV | 38,589.5 | 2,747.1 | 7.1 | |
INEOS Group Holdings SA | 22,547.2 | 2,187.1 | 9.7 | |
BASF SE | 91,831.2 | 6,892.6 | 7.5 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy in 2024?
The market size of the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy is €15.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry in 2024?
There are 368 businesses in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy, which has declined at a CAGR of 7.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy has been declining at a CAGR of 15.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing market in Italy?
The biggest companies operating in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing market in Italy are LyondellBasell Industries Holdings NV, INEOS Group Holdings SA and BASF SE
What does the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy include?
Liquefied or compressed inorganic industrial or medical gases and Dyes and pigments are part of the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy?
The company holding the most market share in Italy is LyondellBasell Industries Holdings NV.
How competitive is the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Italy.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Other Chemical Product Manufacturing in Italy
Complementors
- Petroleum Refining in Italy
- Primary Form Plastic & Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing in Italy
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry manufacture basic chemical products, fertilisers and associated nitrogen compounds, as well as plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms. They also produce liquefied or compressed gases, dyes and pigments, chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds, organic compounds and distilled water.
Related Terms
Organic ChemicalsInorganic ChemicalsYieldWhat's included in this industry?
Liquefied or compressed inorganic industrial or medical gasesDyes and pigmentsChemical elementsInorganic acids, bases and compoundsOrganic chemicalsCompanies
LyondellBasell Industries Holdings NVINEOS Group Holdings SABASF SEIndustry Code
2011 - Manufacture of basic chemicals in Italy
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Reusing and recycling limit sales of certain products. Chemical element sales are being constrained the move towards a circular economy, while bases and acids are widely being reused.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Italy
- Total Exports into Italy
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Mergers and acquisitions are commonplace. Competition between chemical producers is intense, encouraging them to join forces or look for takeover targets to grab more of the market.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 9 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Strict laws govern chemical use. Stringent requirements are placed on chemical production, use and disposal, with the aim of driving innovation towards more sustainable products.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Competition and high operating costs constrain profit. Price competition (both internally and from low-cost imports from China) puts significant strain on chemical manufacturers’ returns, while sky-high energy bills add to operating costs.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Italy industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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