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Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in the US Industry Data and Analysis
The industry has grown over the past five years, which has been marked by several influencing factors. One factor contributing to this growth has been the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as catalytic reaction innovations, which have enhanced production efficiencies. Regulatory changes, particularly the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act amendments, have compelled companies to adapt their processes, leading to a shift towards environmentally safer products. The industry has expanded product portfolios to meet growing demands in downstream markets like agriculture and pharmaceuticals, which rely heavily on inorganic chemicals. Also, fluctuations in key raw material markets like sulfur and ammonia have prompted companies to diversify sourcing strategies. Supply chain enhancements have also been prioritized, reducing logistics costs and improving inventory management.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released February 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code 32518. This industry produces inorganic chemicals, including titanium dioxide, chlor-alkali products and carbon black. Inorganic chemicals are mineral-based, while organic chemicals are carbon-based. Manufacturing and industrial processes use inorganic chemicals as inputs. This industry doesn't include pigments and dyes (IBISWorld report 32513) or pesticides (32532), which are inorganic chemicals. Related terms covered in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States include alkalies, carbon black, soda ash and trona.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States include Chlorine , Caustic soda and Potassium, sodium and other alkali compounds.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States include Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Olin Corporation and Albemarle Corporation.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States is $43.3bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 224 businesses in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 17.6 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 2.3 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States are Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Olin Corporation and Albemarle Corporation
What does the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States include?
Chlorine and Caustic soda are part of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States is Occidental Petroleum Corporation.
How competitive is the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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