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Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
The products manufactured by the industry form the basis for downstream chemical sectors. In international comparison, however, industry players are often unable to produce at competitive prices, partly due to high energy and labour costs in Germany as a production location. As the industry products often only have a low potential for differentiation, it is very important for the industry players to impress with their proximity to and close cooperation with domestic customers as well as high processing quality.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released March 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C20.14DE. The industry includes the production of organic raw materials and chemicals, for example by splitting or distillation. The industry definition does not include the production of plastics and synthetic rubber. Related terms covered in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany include olefine, cracking, naphtha, petrochemistry, btx-(benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes) aromatics, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, cyclic and acyclic compounds, fermentation and chemistry 4.0/industry 4.0.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany include Hydrocarbons, Organic compounds with nitrogen functions and Carboxylic acids.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany include BASF SE, Basell Polyolefine GmbH and Ineos Köln GmbH.
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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany. 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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany. 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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany. 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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany. 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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany is €54.9bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 108 businesses in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany 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 Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany are BASF SE, Basell Polyolefine GmbH and Ineos Köln GmbH
What does the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Hydrocarbons and Organic compounds with nitrogen functions are part of the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany is BASF SE.
How competitive is the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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