Europe Chemical Logistics Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 6.06 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Europe Chemical Logistics Market Analysis
The europe chemical logistics market size is expected to grow from USD 58.58 billion in 2023 to USD 78.62 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.06% during the forecast period (2023-2028).
Logistics is an essential segment of supply chain management. A safe and reliable logistics system is an important aspect of the chemical industry. The manufacturing and consumption geography of the chemical industry are mostly separated. Therefore, logistics plays a part in the chemical industries' efficient, competitive, and sustainable market development.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the EU chemical industry. During the first half of 2020 (January-June), chemical output in the EU27 dropped by 5.2% compared to 2019 levels, with the lowest point reached in April 2020. In June 2020, a 2.9% output growth was registered compared to May 2020, showing some early and modest signs of recovery. Output results of the first four months (January to April) of 2021 increased by 5.2% compared to the same period in 2020. This was due to disruptions in the supply chain of raw materials. As the lockdowns were relaxed, there was a recovery in the EU chemical industry output in the early months of 2021.
The European chemical industry is in a strong position. It is a EUR 650 billion (USD 697 billion) industry made up of more than 28,000 companies, directly employing 1.2 million people and supporting a further 19 million jobs across its supply chain.
The chemical value chains are among the most resilient in Europe. The industry rose to expectations and delivered valuable support, such as with disinfectants supply. The chemical industry is Europe's biggest industrial consumer of electricity. As the impact of climate change takes increasing significance over the coming three decades, economies will need to switch to more renewable energy sources. Europe already has a keen lead in many areas of this technology. The electricity consumption by the EU27 chemical industry has fallen by 21% since 1990.
There has been an increase in chemical imports and exports, driving chemical logistics in the EU. In 2020, EU27 exported nearly EUR 169.3 billion (USD 180 billion) and imports worth almost EUR 128.8 billion (USD 137 billion), with chemical logistics playing a vital role in enhancing trade.
Europe has some of the biggest clusters of chemical parks. For example, Chempark is the largest chemical industry cluster in Europe, and every country has these clusters to transport raw materials, and end product transportation plays a vital role.
Europe Chemical Logistics Market Trends
Europe is the second largest Chemical Producer Globally
One of Europe's largest manufacturing industries is the chemicals industry. It is crucial to supply cutting-edge materials and technological advancements to boost Europe's industrial competitiveness because it is an "enabling industry."
The industry makes petrochemicals, polymers, basic inorganics, specialized chemicals, and consumer chemicals. The industry is undergoing a rapid structural transformation due to its many difficulties, including greater competition from other nations and rising expenses. However, the industry responded quickly to the financial crisis and maintained a stable overall sales level.
Germany was Europe's top importer of chemical goods in 2021, with imports totaling almost EUR 94 billion (USD 103.3 billion). The next two countries were Belgium and the Netherlands, with imports of chemicals totaling about EUR 65 billion (USD 69.84 billion) and EUR 61 billion (USD 65.53 billion), respectively.
Germany was the continent's top exporter of chemical goods in 2021, with exports totaling over EUR 127.5 billion (USD 137 billion). The Netherlands and Belgium came in second and third, respectively, with chemical exports totaling approximately EUR 85 billion (USD 91.33 billion) and EUR 77 billion (USD 82 billion).
The NAFTA nations had a 20.9% share of the global chemicals industry in 2010. At 59.2% in 2021, Asia holds the largest share of the global chemicals market.
Base Chemical Production Accounts for 58% of European Union Chemical Sales
Output from the European Union chemical industry covers three broad product areas - base chemicals, specialty chemicals, and consumer chemicals. Base or commodity chemicals cover petrochemicals, their derivatives (polymers), and basic inorganics. They are produced in large volumes and sold in chemical or other industries.
The basic inorganic chemicals sub-sector includes producing chemical elements, inorganic acids such as sulphuric acid, bases such as caustic soda, alkalis, and other inorganic compounds such as chlorine.
The petrochemicals sub-sector covers the manufacturing of chemicals using basic processes, such as thermal cracking and distillation. In most cases, polymers in primary forms are integrated into petrochemical sites. Plastics in primary forms embrace the manufacturing of resins, plastic materials, and elastomers. Specialty chemicals cover areas such as paints and inks, crop protection, dyes and pigments, and auxiliaries for industries (other chemicals such as glue, essential oils, and gelatine).
Specialty chemicals are produced in small volumes, representing 30.2% of European Union chemical sales in 2021. Consumer chemicals, such as soaps, detergents, perfumes, and cosmetics, are sold to final consumers. They represented 13.8% of total European Union chemical sales in 2021. That year, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals accounted for 55.9% of European Union chemical sales. In 2021, almost 64% of these chemicals produced were EU 27 home sales and Intra-EU 27 sales, while 36% were exported to countries outside Europe.
Europe Chemical Logistics Industry Overview
The European chemical logistics market is fragmented and localized, with many regional players. With both international and regional players in the market, the competition in the global chemical industry is intensifying, and vendors are seeking an edge by continuously adapting to the changing marketplace.
Some existing major players in the market include Agility Public Warehousing Co., CH Robinson Worldwide Inc., CEVA Logistics AG, DHL, DSV Panalpina AS, FedEx Corp., DB Schenker BTT, BDP International Inc., Schneider National Inc., Univar Inc., Chemical Express, and APL Logistics.
There are large numbers of mergers and acquisitions taking place. For example, in May 2021, CH Robinson acquired Combinex Holdings BV to expand its presence in the European market. H Essers acquired Gebroeders Hoefnagels Transport and the logistics activities of Dutch Meeus Group to expand its chemical logistics.
Europe Chemical Logistics Market Leaders
Agility Logistics
C. H. Robinson
CEVA Logistics
DHL
DSV
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Chemical Logistics Market News
- September 2023: The German Chemical Industry Association (Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V., or VCI) and DACHSER Chem Logistics have extended their purchasing partnership in logistics ahead of time by five years. Early contract extension to 2029 reflects sound collaboration
- May 2023: Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, and Tata Chemicals Europe (“TCE”) have signed a 10-year warehousing and logistics contract. The long-term partnership confirms Wincanton’s integral role in supporting TCE’s strategic growth plans, which include a UK-first from British Salt Limited – TCE’s high purity salt manufacturing business.
Europe Chemical Logistics Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Analysis Methodology
2.2 Research Phases
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Current Market Scenario
4.2 Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis
4.3 Technological Trends
4.4 Investment Scenarios
4.5 Government Regulations and Initiatives
4.6 Insights into 3PL Market in Europe (Market Size and Forecast)
4.7 Impact of COVID-19 on Chemical Logistics Market
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Drivers
5.2 Restraints
5.3 Opportunities
5.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
5.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
5.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
6.1 By Service
6.1.1 Transportation
6.1.2 Warehousing, Distribution, and Inventory Management
6.1.3 Other Value-added Services
6.2 By Mode of Transportation
6.2.1 Road
6.2.2 Rail
6.2.3 Sea
6.2.4 Pipeline
6.3 By End User
6.3.1 Pharmaceutical Industry
6.3.2 Cosmetics Industry
6.3.3 Oil and Gas Industry
6.3.4 Specialty Chemicals Industry
6.3.5 Other End Users (like Coating Industry)
6.4 By Geography
6.4.1 Germany
6.4.2 United Kingdom
6.4.3 Netherlands
6.4.4 France
6.4.5 Italy
6.4.6 Spain
6.4.7 Poland
6.4.8 Belgium
6.4.9 Sweden
6.4.10 Rest of Europe
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Market Concentration Overview
7.2 Company Profiles
7.2.1 XPO Logistics
7.2.2 CEVA Logistics AG
7.2.3 DHL
7.2.4 DSV Panalpina AS
7.2.5 FedEx Corp.
7.2.6 DB Schenker BTT
7.2.7 BDP International Inc.
7.2.8 Schneider National Inc.
7.2.9 Univar Inc.
7.2.10 Broekman Logistics
7.2.11 Rhenus Logistics
7.2.12 APL Logistics
7.2.13 Log4Chem
7.2.14 Chemical Express
7.2.15 JCL Logistics
7.2.16 H Essers
7.2.17 RMI Global Logistics Services*
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
9. DISCLAIMER
Europe Chemical Logistics Industry Segmentation
Chemical logistics refers to the shipment of bulk chemical products through a diverse range of equipment. These equipment are manufactured to maximize the variety of products transported through multimodal means.
The European chemical logistics market report provides insights into the market, like market overview, market dynamics, value chain/supply chain analysis, technological trends, investment scenarios, government regulations and initiatives, and insights into the 3PL market in Europe (market size and forecast). It also covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the chemical logistics market, and industry attractiveness, as determined by Porter's Five Forces Analysis.
The Europe Chemical Logistics Market is segmented by service (transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory management, and other value-added services), mode of transportation (road, rail, sea, and pipeline), end user (pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics industry, oil and gas industry, specialty chemicals industry, and other end users (like coating industry)), and geography (Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, and Rest of Europe). The report offers market sizes and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.
| By Service | |
| Transportation | |
| Warehousing, Distribution, and Inventory Management | |
| Other Value-added Services |
| By Mode of Transportation | |
| Road | |
| Rail | |
| Sea | |
| Pipeline |
| By End User | |
| Pharmaceutical Industry | |
| Cosmetics Industry | |
| Oil and Gas Industry | |
| Specialty Chemicals Industry | |
| Other End Users (like Coating Industry) |
| By Geography | |
| Germany | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Netherlands | |
| France | |
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| Sweden | |
| Rest of Europe |
Europe Chemical Logistics Market Research Faqs
What is the current Europe Chemical Logistics Market size?
The Europe Chemical Logistics Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.06% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Europe Chemical Logistics Market?
Agility Logistics, C. H. Robinson, CEVA Logistics, DHL and DSV are the major companies operating in the Europe Chemical Logistics Market.
What years does this Europe Chemical Logistics Market cover?
The report covers the Europe Chemical Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Chemical Logistics Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Europe Chemical Logistics Industry Report
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