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title: "Chemical Industry Performance Divergence Intensifies, Leading Companies Shine"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/282751822.md"
description: "Performance divergence in the chemical industry has intensified. As of April 14, 131 out of 164 chemical companies reported profits, with 59 of those profit-making firms posting year-over-year growth in net attributable profit to shareholders. Coal chemical, potash fertilizer, and pesticide sectors stood out, while titanium dioxide, organic silicon, and chlor-alkali sectors continue to face pressure. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have disrupted global energy and chemical supply, pushing up oil prices. Coal chemical is favored by the market due to its cost advantages"
datetime: "2026-04-14T22:40:41.000Z"
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# Chemical Industry Performance Divergence Intensifies, Leading Companies Shine

Data from Choice shows that as of April 14, 164 chemical companies had disclosed their 2025 performance (including Performance Forecast). Among them, 131 companies achieved profitability, and 59 of these profitable firms saw year-over-year growth in net attributable profit to shareholders.

From a segment perspective, companies in coal chemical, potash fertilizer, and pesticide sectors performed notably well, while those in titanium dioxide, organic silicon, and chlor-alkali sectors continued to face significant pressure.

Currently, ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East are disrupting global energy and chemical supply, further driving up oil prices and accelerating industry clearing out. Compared to the excessively high raw material costs associated with oil-based olefins, the cost advantage of coal chemical is highlighted, being widely favored by the market. (Shanghai Securities News)

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