NAICS 325188 - All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases, inorganic dyes and pigments, alkalies and chlorine, and carbon black).
Industry trends:
The NAICS 325188 sector, encompassing All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, is currently experiencing several key qualitative trends influenced by broader market dynamics and regulatory changes. One major trend is the increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. Green chemistry innovations are becoming more prominent, with companies investing in research and development to reduce emissions, utilize renewable resources, and minimize waste. This shift is partially driven by stringent governmental regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainable products.
Another significant trend is digital transformation. Companies in this sector are adopting advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and IoT technologies to optimize production processes, enhance supply chain efficiency, and improve product quality. These technologies enable better forecasting, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance, thus reducing operational costs and downtime.
In terms of market dynamics, there is a growing demand for specialty chemicals tailored to specific industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. This demand is prompting manufacturers to diversify their product lines and focus on high-margin, custom chemical solutions.
Looking ahead, the sector is expected to see continued growth driven by industrial expansion and increasing application of basic inorganic chemicals in various end-use industries. However, market participants must navigate challenges such as fluctuating raw material prices, regulatory compliance costs, and the need for continuous innovation.
Export opportunities, particularly in emerging markets, also present a promising outlook for near-term growth. Companies that can leverage technological advancements and maintain a flexible, customer-centric approach will likely be well-positioned to capitalize on evolving market needs and regulatory landscapes.
This industry is comprised of:
Aluminum chloride manufacturing
Aluminum compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Aluminum hydroxide (i.e., alumina trihydrate) manufacturing
Aluminum sulfate manufacturing
Alums (e.g., aluminum ammonium sulfate, aluminum potassium sulfate) manufacturing
Ammonium chloride manufacturing
Ammonium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Ammonium hydroxide manufacturing
Ammonium molybdate manufacturing
Ammonium perchlorate manufacturing
Ammonium thiosulfate manufacturing
Antimony oxide (except pigments) manufacturing
Arsenates (except insecticides) manufacturing
Arsenic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Arsenites manufacturing
Barium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Barium hydroxide manufacturing
Beryllium oxide manufacturing
Bleaching agents, inorganic, manufacturing
Borax (i.e., sodium borate) manufacturing
Boric acid manufacturing
Boron compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Borosilicate manufacturing
Bromine manufacturing
Calcium carbide, chloride, and hypochlorite manufacturing
Calcium hypochlorite manufacturing
Calcium inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Carbides (e.g., boron, calcium, silicon, tungsten) manufacturing
Carbon disulfide manufacturing
Carbon inorganic compounds manufacturing
Carbonic acid manufacturing
Cerium salts manufacturing
Cesium and cesium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Chloride of lime manufacturing
Chlorine compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Chlorine dioxide manufacturing
Chlorosulfonic acid manufacturing
Chromic acid manufacturing
Chromium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Chromium oxide manufacturing
Chromium salts manufacturing
Cobalt 60 (i.e., radioactive cobalt) manufacturing
Cobalt chloride manufacturing
Cobalt compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Cobalt sulfate manufacturing
Copper chloride manufacturing
Copper compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Copper iodide manufacturing
Copper sulfate manufacturing
Cyanides manufacturing
Deuterium oxide (i.e., heavy water) manufacturing
Dichromates manufacturing
Ferric chloride manufacturing
Ferric oxide manufacturing
Ferrocyanides manufacturing
Fluoboric acid manufacturing
Fluorine manufacturing
Fuel propellants, solid inorganic, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Glauber's salt manufacturing
Heavy water (i.e., deuterium oxide) manufacturing
Hydrazine manufacturing
Hydrochloric acid manufacturing
Hydrocyanic acid manufacturing
Hydrofluoric acid manufacturing
Hydrofluosilicic acid manufacturing
Hydrogen peroxide manufacturing
Hydrogen sulfide manufacturing
Hydrosulfites manufacturing
Hypochlorites manufacturing
Hypophosphites manufacturing
Indium chloride manufacturing
Iodides manufacturing
Iodine, crude or resublimed, manufacturing
Iron compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Iron sulphate manufacturing
Lead oxides (except pigments) manufacturing
Lead silicate manufacturing
Lithium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Magnesium carbonate manufacturing
Magnesium chloride manufacturing
Magnesium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Manganese dioxide manufacturing
Mercury chloride manufacturing
Mercury compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Mercury oxide manufacturing
Nickel ammonium sulfate manufacturing
Nickel carbonate manufacturing
Nickel compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Nickel sulfate manufacturing
Nuclear fuel scrap reprocessing
Nuclear fuels, inorganic, manufacturing
Oleum (i.e., fuming sulfuric acid) manufacturing
Perchloric acid manufacturing
Peroxides, inorganic, manufacturing
Phosphorus compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Phosphorus oxychloride manufacturing
Potassium aluminum sulfate manufacturing
Potassium bichromate and chromate manufacturing
Potassium bromide manufacturing
Potassium chlorate manufacturing
Potassium chloride manufacturing
Potassium cyanide manufacturing
Potassium hypochlorate manufacturing
Potassium inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Potassium iodide manufacturing
Potassium nitrate manufacturing
Potassium permanganate manufacturing
Potassium salts manufacturing
Potassium sulfate manufacturing
Radioactive elements manufacturing
Radioactive isotopes manufacturing
Radium chloride manufacturing
Radium luminous compounds manufacturing
Rare earth compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Rare earth salts manufacturing
Selenium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Selenium dioxide manufacturing
Silica gel manufacturing
Silica, amorphous, manufacturing
Silicofluorides manufacturing
Silver bromide manufacturing
Silver chloride manufacturing
Silver compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Silver nitrate manufacturing
Sodium aluminate manufacturing
Sodium aluminum sulfate manufacturing
Sodium antimoniate manufacturing
Sodium arsenite (except insecticides) manufacturing
Sodium bichromate and chromate manufacturing
Sodium borate manufacturing
Sodium borohydride manufacturing
Sodium bromide manufacturing
Sodium chlorate manufacturing
Sodium cyanide manufacturing
Sodium hydrosulfite manufacturing
Sodium hypochlorite manufacturing
Sodium inorganic compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Sodium molybdate manufacturing
Sodium perborate manufacturing
Sodium peroxide manufacturing
Sodium phosphate manufacturing
Sodium polyphosphate manufacturing
Sodium silicate (i.e., water glass) manufacturing
Sodium silicofluoride manufacturing
Sodium stannate manufacturing
Sodium sulfate manufacturing
Sodium tetraborate manufacturing
Sodium thiosulfate manufacturing
Sodium tungstate manufacturing
Sodium uranate manufacturing
Solid fuel propellants, inorganic, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Stannic and stannous chloride manufacturing
Strontium carbonate manufacturing
Strontium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Strontium nitrate manufacturing
Sulfides and sulfites manufacturing
Sulfocyanides manufacturing
Sulfur and sulfur compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Sulfur chloride manufacturing
Sulfur dioxide manufacturing
Sulfur hexafluoride gas manufacturing
Sulfur recovering or refining (except from sour natural gas)
Sulfuric acid manufacturing
Tanning agents, inorganic, manufacturing
Thiocyanate manufacturing
Tin chloride manufacturing
Tin compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Tin oxide manufacturing
Tin salts manufacturing
Titanium dioxide manufacturing
Tungstates (e.g., ammonium tungstate, sodium tungstate) manufacturing
Tungsten compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Uranium compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Uranium oxide manufacturing
Uranium, enriched, manufacturing
Zinc ammonium chloride manufacturing
Zinc chloride manufacturing
Zinc compounds, not specified elsewhere by process, manufacturing
Zinc hydrosulfite (i.e., zinc dithionite) manufacturing
Zinc oxide (except pigments) manufacturing
Zinc sulfide manufacturing
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