Chemicals in Mexico Market Players Analysis¶

Products and Services¶

Based on the provided data, the key players in the chemicals industry in Mexico include manufacturers and distributors. Their main products and services vary depending on their focus:

Alpek: A major manufacturer of petrochemicals. Their main products include purified terephthalic acid (PTA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester fiber, polypropylene (PP), expandable polystyrene (EPS), caprolactam (CPL), ammonium sulfate, and various specialty and industrial chemicals. These products serve industries like consumer goods, food and beverages, automotive, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals. Alpek is the sole producer of Polypropylene and Caprolactam in Mexico and one of the largest PET and PTA producers in the Americas. [45]
Orbia Advance: A diversified global provider with significant chemical interests. Their businesses involve polymers, propellants, and other industrial products. [2] Formerly Mexichem, Orbia has a broad portfolio across various sectors.
Brenntag SE: A global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution with a strong presence in Mexico. They distribute a wide array of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients for diverse sectors including food and nutrition, automotive, mining, and polymers. Brenntag provides integrated solutions and value-added services. [10]
Univar Solutions: A leading global solutions provider and chemical distributor in Mexico. They offer a broad portfolio of chemicals and ingredients, alongside value-added services like technical support, application expertise, and regulatory assistance across various industries. [19]
Grupo Pochteca: A significant distributor in the Mexican market, particularly in specialty chemicals. [6] They distribute chemical products, lubricants, paper, and other materials. [5]
Química Delta: Primarily a distributor of chemical products and base oils in Mexico. [3] They focused on connecting suppliers and clients within value chains with an emphasis on service. [3] Note that Química Delta was agreed to be acquired by Brenntag SE in May 2024. [40]
Idesa Petroquímica / Braskem Idesa: A key manufacturer in Mexico's petrochemical industry, known for large-scale production. Braskem Idesa, a joint venture, operates the Ethylene XXI complex, which produces ethylene and polyethylene. [28] This complex is a major part of Mexico's petrochemical infrastructure. [9]
KALUZ: A Mexican business group with diversified interests. While not a direct chemical producer or distributor of specific products itself, KALUZ is a major shareholder in Orbia Advance, holding a 49% stake. [8] Their involvement in the chemical sector is primarily through this significant ownership, influencing Orbia's strategy and operations rather than offering specific chemical products directly.

Comparative Table: Growth/Decline in Volume and Revenue¶

Based on the provided data, detailed product-specific volume and revenue growth/decline for all players are not consistently available. The table below summarizes the available information at the company level or for major segments where provided.

Player Name	Main Products/Services	Estimates of Volumes (Growth/Decline)	Estimates of Revenue (Growth/Decline)
Alpek	PTA, PET, Polyester Fiber, PP, EPS, CPL, Ammonium Sulfate, specialty and industrial chemicals.	Volume described as "subdued" in 2023. Ethylene production volume linked to Ethylene XXI project (1.05 million tons annually). [1]	Total revenue in 2023 was $7,759 million USD, a 35% decrease from 2022 ($10,555 million USD). Decrease due to lower average prices and subdued volume. [1] Polyester segment revenue: $102,154 million MXN in 2023. [1]
Orbia Advance	Polymers, irrigation equipment, PVC pipes, fiber-optics conduits, propellants, other industrial products.	Leading global maker of polymers and other industrial chemical products. Specific volumes for Mexico not provided. [2]	TTM revenue reported as $7.51 billion USD. [2] Annual revenue topped $7 billion USD prior to December 2019. [2] Recent growth/decline not specified in detail in the provided snippets.
Brenntag SE	Distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients.	Distributes in various quantities; specific volumes for Mexico not provided. [4]	Global TTM revenue in 2024 was $17.49 billion USD, a decrease from $18.24 billion USD in 2023. [43] Specific revenue for Mexico not available, but acquisition indicates substantial operations. [40]
Univar Solutions	Distribution of specialty ingredients and chemicals, value-added services.	Distributes a wide range of chemical products; specific volumes for Mexico not provided. [19]	Global TTM revenue in 2023 was $10.83 billion USD, a decrease from $11.47 billion USD in 2022. [42] Latin American business saw almost 27% revenue growth prior to May 2023. [4]
Grupo Pochteca	Distribution of chemical products, lubricants, paper, other materials, specialty chemicals.	Specific volumes distributed are not available. [6]	TTM revenue in specialty chemicals was $413.85 million USD. [6] Overall revenue growth/decline not specified.
Química Delta	Distribution of chemical products and base oils.	Specific volumes distributed are not provided. [3]	Annual sales of $368 million USD in 2023. [40] Recent growth/decline prior to acquisition not specified.
Idesa Petroquímica / Braskem Idesa	Ethylene, Polyethylene.	Ethylene XXI complex annual production capacity: 1.05 million tons of polyethylene and 1.05 million tons of ethylene feedstock. [9]	Specific recent consolidated revenue figures not provided. Ethylene XXI project involved $5.2 billion USD investment. [9] 2023 total assets: $4,375,886 thousand USD. [9]
KALUZ	Holding company with significant stake in chemical sector via Orbia Advance. (Does not have direct product offerings).	Not applicable as a holding company. Influence through Orbia's volumes. [8]	Influence through Orbia's revenue ($7.51 billion USD TTM). [2] Older report from 2020 listed KALUZ with $1.843 billion USD annual revenue (likely includes all segments). [47]

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