Key Companies in the Chromium Phosphate Market | Company Profiles & Insights

Chromium Phosphate Market Companies

• Lanxess AG
• Solvay SA
• Arkema Group
• Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
• Chromo Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
• Shandong Xingyuan Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Alfa Aesar (Thermo Fisher)
• Huntsman Corporation
• Cabot Corporation
• Elementis PLC
• Ferro Corporation
• BASF SE
• Chemours Company
• Eka Chemicals
• Yixing Jinfeng Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Zhejiang Zhongxin Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Jiangsu Wuzhou New Material Co., Ltd.
• India Glycols Ltd.
• Shanghai Chemex Corporation

Lanxess AG

• Headquarters: Cologne, Germany

• Product Offerings: Specializes in chromium phosphate for corrosion-resistant coatings and metal pretreatment, with a broader focus on specialty chemicals.

• Market Share & Revenue: Lanxess AG is a major specialty chemical producer with total sales of approximately €6.3 billion in 2024; specific chromium phosphate segment data is not isolated, but the company is a recognized top player globally.

• Recent Developments: Recently divested its Urethane Systems business (April 2025), focusing even more on specialty chemicals; ongoing optimization of the global production network; adjusted guidance for 2025 (EBITDA €520-580 million) amid weak global chemical market conditions.

• Competitive Positioning: Focused on achieving premium positioning through portfolio upgrading, process optimization, and readiness for post-downturn demand surges.

• Key Customers & Industries: Serves automotive, construction, mobility, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods industries.

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Solvay SA

• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium

• Product Offerings: Manufactures chromium phosphate for use in protective coatings, metal pretreatment, and advanced chemical processes; the company’s essential chemicals division includes performance chemicals relevant to chromium phosphate applications.

• Market Share & Revenue: Total net sales of €4.69 billion in 2024; while chromium phosphate is not broken out, Solvay is recognized as a global leader in essential and specialty chemicals.

• Recent Developments: Launched the “For Generations” sustainability roadmap, accelerated cost savings, and invested in manufacturing site upgrades; continues to reinforce its leadership in advanced surface treatment chemicals.

• Competitive Positioning: Positions itself as a resilient supplier, investing in sustainability and capacity enhancements to support future growth.

• Key Customers & Industries: Major industries include automotive, construction, healthcare, food & feed, and environmental sectors.

Arkema Group

• Headquarters: Colombes, France

• Product Offerings: Offers chromium phosphate for surface treatments and specialty coatings, alongside advanced polymers and performance additives.

• Market Share & Revenue: Reported total sales of €9.5 billion in 2024. The Chromium Phosphate market segment is one part of its coatings solution and advanced materials divisions.

• Recent Developments: Achieved stable sales in 2024 with stronger performance in Asia and in high-performance polymers; continued investments in specialty materials.

• Competitive Positioning: Well-balanced global footprint, with a strategy focused on high-performance polymers and specialty additives for emerging technologies.

• Key Customers & Industries: Serves sports equipment, packaging, batteries, electronics, construction, and automotive sectors.

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd.

• Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Product Offerings: Offers specialty chemicals, including chromium phosphate (not broken separately in revenue), fluoropolymers, and advanced battery chemicals. Chromium phosphate is supplied mainly for corrosion-resistant coatings and surface treatments.

• Market Share & Revenue: Q1 FY2026 revenue was ₹1,281 crore (~$153M), mostly from fluoropolymers and specialty chemicals; specific chromium phosphate share is not disclosed, but the company is recognized among leading suppliers in Asia-Pacific.

• Recent Developments: Invested heavily in high-grade fluoropolymer capacity and battery chemical segment. Management guides for ~25% growth in fluoropolymers in FY26.

• Competitive Positioning: Focused on high-purity grades for semiconductors, aerospace, and automotive; strong outlook due to its technology-driven specialty chemical portfolio.

• Key Customers & Industries: Semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, industrial coatings, and specialty manufacturing sectors.

Mitsubishi Materials, Chromo Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Shandong Xingyuan Chemical Co., Ltd., Alfa Aesar/Thermo Fisher, Huntsman, Cabot, Elementis PLC, Ferro Corporation, BASF SE, Chemours, Eka Chemicals, Yixing Jinfeng Chemical, Zhejiang Zhongxin Chemical, Jiangsu Wuzhou New Material, India Glycols, Shanghai Chemex), most are key suppliers or distributors globally based on major industry and market research references. Their detailed segment revenues and strategic focus can be elaborated with further targeted queries due to the breadth of the sector.

Table: Key Companies—At-a-Glance

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