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Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in British Columbia

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: August 2025 NAICS BC32518CA

Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in British Columbia industry analysis

Revenue for the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2025, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has increased an annualized x% to xx locations over the past five years. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers during the period, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to decline -x% to xx locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to decrease an annualized -x.x% to xxx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely decrease -x% to $x.x million.

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Definition of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in British Columbia?

This industry manufactures a variety of basic inorganic chemicals, most of which are mineral based, as opposed to carbon-based organic chemicals. Inorganic chemicals are used as inputs in several manufacturing and industrial processes. Key identifiable industry segments include chloralkali and carbon black products. The industry does not manufacture industrial bleaches (IBISWorld report 32561CA) or chlorine preparations for swimming pools (IBISWorld report 32599CA).

What’s included in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in British Columbia?

The Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in British Columbia includes alkalis, other inorganic chemicals, chemical catalysts, inorganic acids, carbon black and chlorine. Related terms covered in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in British Columbia industry report includes various colloidal black substances that consist wholly or principally of carbon that is usually obtained as soot and used especially in tires and as pigments, soluble salts obtained from the ashes of plants and consisting largely of potassium or sodium carbonate and commercial anhydrous sodium carbonate that is obtained as a grey white powder or lumps.

Industry Performance of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia

Benchmark the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in British Columbia industry performance with all BC Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in British Columbia

#4 in Highest Revenue 10% of province's GDP
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Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in Canada


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Key Drivers of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia

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British Columbia Economic Indicators

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Canada Key External Drivers

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia

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Key Statistics of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia

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What is the market size of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia in 2025?

The market size of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia is $821.0m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia in 2025?

There are 20 businesses in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 1.0% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia has been growing at an average annual rate of 10.2% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia in 2025?

There are 1,008 employees in the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in British Columbia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 5.3% from 2020 to 2025.