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Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania - Market Research Report

Published: November 06, 2024

Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania - current trends and industry outlook (2020-2030)

The Chemical Wholesaling industry in Pennsylvania is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to /$17 billion over the five years to 2025, while the national industry will likely grow at a rate of x.x% during the same period. Industry establishments have decreased an annualized x.x% to 355 locations, while industry employment... lock Purchase this report or a membership to unlock our full summary for this industry.

Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania industry statistics

attach_moneyPennsylvania Market Size: $17 bn

business Number of Businesses in Pennsylvania: 355

supervisor_accountPennsylvania Industry Employment: 6,851

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Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania - county industry data

The Chemical Wholesaling industry in Pennsylvania has the highest share of establishments in the following counties:

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adjust Allegheny County: x.x% of Pennsylvania establishments

adjust Montgomery County: x.x% of Pennsylvania establishments


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Geographic breakdown of the Chemical Wholesaling industry in the US

The national Chemical Wholesaling industry is most heavily concentrated in Texas, California and Pennsylvania. IBISWorld provides industry research for the Chemical Wholesaling industry in 38 states. See other states where this industry is concentrated.

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What is the Chemical Wholesaling industry?

Industry Definition

This industry wholesales chemicals and related products, including compressed gas, chemical additives and synthetic rubber, to the manufacturing, construction and mining industries. This industry does not wholesale agricultural or medicinal chemicals, paints or varnishes, fireworks or plastics materials.

Industry Products and Services

Industrial gases

Cleaning chemicals (i.e., soaps and detergents)

Biofuels

Adhesives, automotive and plastic chemicals

Other chemicals

Laminate, raw plastic materials and crude rubber

Industry Activities

  • Industrial gases
  • Cleaning chemicals (i.e., soaps and detergents)
  • Biofuels
  • Adhesives, automotive and plastic chemicals
  • Other chemicals
  • Laminate, raw plastic materials and crude rubber

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Market research report - table of contents

About this Report

Industry Definition

This industry wholesales chemicals and related products, including compressed gas, chemical additives and synthetic rubber, to the manufacturing, construction and mining industries. This industry does not wholesale agricultural or medicinal chemicals, paints or varnishes, fireworks or plastics materials.

Main Activities

Industrial gases
Cleaning chemicals (i.e., soaps and detergents)
Biofuels
Adhesives, automotive and plastic chemicals
Other chemicals
Laminate, raw plastic materials and crude rubber

Similar Industries

Additional Resources

Industry at a Glance

Industry Statistics Snapshot

Industry Structure

Executive Summary

Industry Performance

Key External Drivers

Current Performance

 Chart: Revenue Growth

Industry Outlook

 Table: Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania Revenue Outlook

Industry Life Cycle

Life Cycle Reasons
 Chart: Benchmarking - Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania Lifecycle vs The Economy

Products and Markets

Supply Chain

Key Buying Industries

Key Selling Industries

Products & Services

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Demand Determinants

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Major Markets

 Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania

International Trade

Business Locations

Chart: Business Locations by State Chart: Business Locations by State

Competitive Landscape

Market Share Concentration

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Key Success Factors

Cost Structure Benchmarks

Profit, Purchases, Wages, Other Costs
 Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania

Basis of Competition

Internal competition
External competition

Barriers to Entry

 Table: Barriers to Entry Checklist for the Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania

Industry Globalization

Major Companies

Operating Conditions

Capital Intensity

 Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania
 Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

Technology & Systems

Revenue Volatility

Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

Regulation & Policy

Industry Assistance

Key Statistics

Table: Industry data Table: Industry Data for the Chemical Wholesaling in Pennsylvania

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Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data

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Table: Industry Financial Ratios Table: Industry Financial Ratios

Liquidity Ratios
Coverage Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Operating Ratios
Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (% of Sales)
Assets, %
Liabilities, %

Jargon & Glossary

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