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Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing in the UK: Market Research Report

Market Research • Market Size • Industry Statistics • Industry Analysis • Industry Trends

Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing Market Research Report | SIC C20.140 | Dec 2011

Turbulent times: Increased competition from overseas has contributed to revenue volatility

IBISWorld’s Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing market research report offers insightful industry analysis and research into the market at the national level. IBISWorld’s in-depth industry market research is presented in a logical and consistent format. The industry report contains key industry statistics, market size, industry trends, and growth and profit forecasts for a 5-year outlook period.

Report Snapshot
Market Share of Companies
INEOS Group Limited INEOS Group Limited market share
Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
£12bn
 Annual Growth 07-12
-11.3%
 Annual Growth 12-17
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Profit
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 Employment
13,100
 Businesses
143
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

The Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry plays an important role within the UK chemical sector. The industry is involved in the conversion of feedstocks derived from raw hydrocarbon materials, such as crude oil and natural gas liquids, into basic organic chemicals such as olefins and aromatics. Many of the products produced are the fundamental building blocks utilised in the manufacture of a variety of consumer and industrial products... purchase to read more

Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter

The industry is thought to be in the mature phase of its life cycle. Recent years have seen the industry undergo a process of consolidation with a number of players leaving the industry in the face of increasing competitive pressures from new low-cost price competitive Middle Eastern producers. Others have shut down plants in a response to sluggish industrial demand and the closure of downstream manufacturing facilities as they too shifted offshore to new low-cost bases. Continued increases in import penetration levels have also served to squeeze the market shares of remaining players. Products and brands have tended to remain relatively steady, as have the clearly defined segmented product groups and user industries... purchase to read more

 


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What is the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing Industry?

This industry covers companies involved in the manufacture of organic chemicals via basic processes such as thermal cracking and distillation. Manufactured from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons sourced from the upstream oil and gas extraction industries, the output of this industry is used as basic building blocks utilised in the production of a wide variety of products including consumer products, automotive components, and various durable and non-durable goods.

Industry Products
OlefinsAromaticsMethanolAll Others
 
Industry Activities
basic organic chemicals including various hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids and other organic compoundssynthetic aromatic productsDistillation of coal tar


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