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2,815 chemicals manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 94 countries, with 10,630 shipments between them. Find a chemicals supplier by what it actually shipped.
Latest shipment: Aug 24, 2026Updated Aug 30, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodology — latest shipment shown
This page shows where the 2,815 chemicals manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.
Key facts
As of the Aug 30, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.
What the data shows
- 2,815 chemicals manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 10,630 US ocean import shipments between them.
- China and Belgium account for the two largest groups: 371 (13%) and 252 (9%) of 2,815 suppliers across 94 countries.
- The largest sub-industry by supplier count is titanium dioxide pigment (19 suppliers, 1%); 2,407 sub-industries are classified in total.
- The most active supplier in the analysed window, Evonik Operations Gmbh, shipped 304 times to 43 US buyers.
- The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 24, 2026.
Suppliers by country
What the data shows: China and Belgium account for the two largest groups: 371 (13%) and 252 (9%) of 2,815 suppliers across 94 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.
Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 94 countries.
Suppliers by product and sub-industry
What the data shows: titanium dioxide pigment and carbon black account for the two largest groups: 19 (1%) and 13 (0%) of 2,815 suppliers across 2,407 sub-industries.
As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 2,407.
Most active chemicals suppliers by US ocean shipments
The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.
| Supplier | Shipments | Buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Evonik Operations GmbhGermany | 304 | 43 |
| Dow Europe GmbhBelgium | 189 | 30 |
| Covestro Deutschland AgBelgium | 180 | 5 |
| Lg Chem LtdSouth Korea | 152 | 16 |
| Weifang Dahua Smart Home FurnishingChina | 133 | 2 |
| Arkema FranceFrance | 111 | 24 |
| Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KgNetherlands | 84 | 1 |
| Zhejiang Ludao Technology Co LtdChina | 84 | 4 |
| Chemours International Operations SMexico | 69 | 18 |
| Envalior Deutschland GmbhBelgium | 69 | 4 |
| Covestro Netherlands B VBelgium | 67 | 3 |
| Elkem Silicones France SasFrance | 62 | 1 |
| Nacional De Grafite LtdaBrazil | 56 | 10 |
| Roquette FreresBelgium | 53 | 5 |
| Ashland Industries Europe GmbhBelgium | 46 | 3 |
| Byk Chemie GmbhNetherlands | 44 | 1 |
| Minera Roca Rodando S De Rl De CvMexico | 43 | 7 |
| Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co LtdJapan | 43 | 4 |
| Transpek Industrial LimitedIndia | 43 | 1 |
| Infineum Italia SrlItaly | 40 | 8 |
US distributors and importers in this industry
US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import chemicals — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.
| Company | Shipments | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Covestro LlcComponent & materials supplier · polycarbonate, polyurethane resins | 325 | 17 |
| Evonik CorpComponent & materials supplier · specialty chemicals, silica, silanes, additives | 305 | 25 |
| Lg Chem America IncComponent & materials supplier · ABS resins, elastomers, synthetic rubber | 118 | 1 |
| Nouryon Functional Chemicals LlcComponent & materials supplier · specialty and performance chemicals | 116 | 25 |
| The Dow Chemical CompanyComponent & materials supplier · polymers, resins, specialty chemicals | 107 | 7 |
| Danisco Usa IncComponent & materials supplier · food ingredients, hydrocolloids, sweeteners | 100 | 22 |
| Budenheim Usa IncDistributor · phosphate food and technical additives | 94 | 2 |
| Syensqo Specialty Polymers Usa LlcComponent & materials supplier · specialty polymers and resins | 92 | 8 |
| Infineum Usa LpComponent & materials supplier · lubricant and fuel additives | 86 | 15 |
| Jungbunzlauer IncComponent & materials supplier · citric acid, lactic acid, gums, gluconates | 80 | 4 |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Us IncComponent & materials supplier · fluorochemicals and refrigerants | 74 | 6 |
| Arkema IncComponent & materials supplier · polyamide resins, specialty chemicals | 60 | 6 |
| Dupont Specialty Products Usa LlcComponent & materials supplier · Tyvek protective garments, Corian acrylic sheet, resins | 60 | 13 |
| Byk Usa IncComponent & materials supplier · specialty additives for coatings and plastics | 55 | 5 |
| Syensqo Usa LlcComponent & materials supplier · specialty chemicals, surfactants, intermediates | 52 | 15 |
| Sanyo Corp Of AmericaDistributor · super absorbent polymers, specialty films | 51 | 3 |
| Roquette America IncComponent & materials supplier · starches, polyols, dextrins | 50 | 3 |
| Arrow Specialties Usa LlcDistributor · specialty acid chlorides and amines | 49 | 4 |
| Croda IncComponent & materials supplier · specialty surfactants and lipids | 49 | 4 |
| Reckitt Benckiser LlcManufacturer's US sales arm · household cleaning and personal health products | 46 | 6 |
How to evaluate a chemicals supplier
What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.
- Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
- Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
- Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
- Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
- Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
Methodology and limitations
Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many chemicals manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?
2,815 chemicals manufacturers and exporters, across 94 countries, with 10,630 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Aug 30, 2026 data update.
Which countries have the most visible chemicals suppliers?
By supplier count: China (371), Belgium (252), Germany (191). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.
What products do these suppliers ship?
The largest sub-industries by supplier count are titanium dioxide pigment, carbon black, paints and coatings. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.
How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?
A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.
Does shipment activity prove product quality?
No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.
Can I find US distributors instead of importing?
Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.