Chemical
Representing the biggest chemical cluster in Europe, Antwerp is home to the most important chemical companies in the world. BASF, Bayer, BP, DuPont, Evonik, Ineos, Kaneka, Monsanto, Nippon Shokubai, Solvay, Total have major operations in Antwerp.

Process integration and diversity result in an enormous network where all chemical products are present in a complete value chain, unique in the world. This network turns Antwerp into a dominant player for a wide range of key chemicals and plastics.



Indeed, the logistic facilities allow the transport of goods from one company to another. During this process raw materials or rest products are transformed in end products all along the value chain. The dense pipeline network between Antwerp, Rotterdam and the German Ruhrgebiet offer a fast, efficient, cheap and ecological mode of transport within this process.

In the chemical sector Antwerp serves as a hub since 80% of the production is exported.
Our companies also think about the future with high-tech, sustainable innovations.

essenscia
More information about the chemical and life sciences industry in Belgium can be found at the website of essenscia, the multisectoral umbrella organisation that represents the numerous sectors of activities in the field of chemicals and the life sciences.