Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases and synthetic dyes and pigments). Illustrative Examples: Alkalies manufacturing Aluminum compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing Carbides (e.g., baron, calcium, silicon, tungsten) manufacturing Carbon black manufacturing Chlorine manufacturing Hydrochloric acid manufacturing Potassium inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing Radioactive isotopes manufacturing Sulfides and sulfites manufacturing Sulfuric acid manufacturing
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing companies in the United States.
Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Alkalies and chlorine manufacturing | Included |
Chlorine, compressed or liquefied |
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) |
Other alkalies |
Alkalies and chlorine manufacturing, nsk, total |
Alkalies and chlorine mfg, nsk, for nonadministrative-records |
Alkalies and chlorine mfg, nsk, for administrative-records |
Carbon black manufacturing |
Carbon black, all processes |
All other basic inorganic chemical mfg. |
Salary information for employees working in the Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 9% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 2% |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 6% |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 6% |
Engineers | 5% |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 9% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 10% |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 6% |
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 5% |
Production Occupations | 40% |
Other Production Occupations | 28% |
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 9% |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 8% |
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending Workers | 6% |
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 6% |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 6% |
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 6% |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 5% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$83,568,191 on the basic inorganic chemical manufacturing industry. It has awarded 472 contracts to 92 companies, with an average value of $908,350 per company.
Top Companies in Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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