Unveiling Korea's Chemical and Chemical Engineering Industry: Top Companies and Market Insights

Jun 17, 2025

Korea's chemical and chemical engineering industry has a rich history and significant scale. Over the years, it has evolved into a global powerhouse, contributing substantially to the country's economy. The industry has witnessed remarkable growth, driven by continuous innovation, advanced technology adoption, and a strong focus on research and development. In recent trends, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability, eco - friendly products, and the development of high - performance chemicals to meet global market demands.



Top Chemical Companies in Korea

㈜켐트로스 (Chemtros) is a professional chemical company established in 2006. It has expertise in various fields such as pharmaceutical intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and electronic materials. With its long - accumulated synthesis technology, it aims to provide reliable products and services.



영림임업(주),영림화학(주),영림산업(주) is a well - known interior building materials company in Korea, also involved in chemical - related products and has won numerous awards for its business management and product quality.



(주)대명케미칼 offers over 1,200 chemical items and provides easy access to information such as material characteristics, test reports, and MSDS.



제이씨씨(주) is a South Korean chemical company founded in 2019. It focuses on eco - friendly adhesive and additive technologies in the wood chemical field and other innovative chemical solutions in different sectors.



대주·KC is the only domestic aluminum hydroxide production company in Korea. It also produces eco - friendly food packaging products and provides total packaging film solutions.



KPX - HUNTSMAN POLYURETHANES AUTOMOTIVE CO.,LTD is a joint - venture focusing on polyurethane products in the automotive field, combining the expertise of KPX Chemical and HUNTSMAN.



LEECHEMGLOBAL CO.,LTD has become a reliable supplier in the Korean chemical industry, with a firm business management philosophy and a focus on market stability and growth.



MIRAE ENG is a global oil & gas engineering company that provides engineering solutions for various industries including chemical plants, based on core engineering technology.



OHSUNG & COMPANY LTD. and OHSUNG CHEM produce cationic surfactants and fatty acid ester products, and are committed to sustainable growth and environmental - friendly management.



안전성평가솔루션(주), 안전성코어랩(주) offers consulting services for chemical product development and registration, covering the full - range of legal regulations.



Sibilia Korea BS Corporation and Sibilia Korea are exclusive suppliers of Sibilia products in South Korea, providing high - performance dust collectors and other industrial machinery solutions.



Tech - Bridge - Expert is a professional engineer office in both the US and Korea, offering engineering and consulting services, especially for cross - border projects in the chemical and other industries.



TF ENG Technical & Fundamental Engineering is an international engineering contractor, providing process engineering and technical services in the petrochemical and related fields.



㈜ 유니온비엔씨 has over 50 years of experience in the construction of oil - processing, food, and beverage plants, and also provides chemical - related equipment and consulting services.



BeadTech, Inc. specializes in the development and production of solid - support for the synthesis of small organic molecules and biomolecules.



(주)대명케미칼 offers a wide range of chemical products and related information for its customers.



Daehung Chemical Corp.,(주)대흥화학 is involved in various chemical business fields such as biocide, eco - friendly paints, and chemical manufacturing, with a focus on R & D.



DB CHEM & DONGBANG CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. is the largest and oldest advanced Masterbatch (R & D) Maker in South Korea.



인바이오텍(주),(주)코레코,이엔케미칼 주식회사 is engaged in chemical product manufacturing, international trade, and environmental - related services.



화인화학(주) is a leading polyurethane resin manufacturer, with self - produced ester - based polyols to ensure product competitiveness.



GloryGlobal is a specialty chemicals provider, supplying basic chemicals, synthetic resins, and high - performance chemicals, and is a major distributor of several well - known chemical products.



한일화학공업 is a world - class zinc oxide manufacturer, expanding its business into the chemical material field.



KG케미칼 주식회사 started from the fertilizer business and has diversified into construction materials, environmental protection, port logistics, and other fields, focusing on eco - friendly products.



케이엠비(주) is a construction chemical specialized company, providing chemical admixtures, additives, and other products for the construction industry.



롯데이네오스화학,LOTTE INEOS CHEMICAL CO.,LTD is the only domestic acetic acid and VAM producer in Korea, with significant production capacity and a strong focus on health, safety, and the environment.



OSANG group co.,ltd offers a variety of chemical - related products and services. For more details, please visit their official website.



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