Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products: highest revenue in Brussels
As of 14 Nov 2026, 27 companies in Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products (NACE 20) in Brussels publish their revenue in recent accounts (financial years 2024 to 2025). The top 10 account for €6.89bn, out of €7.02bn for all of them; median revenue is €17.4m. Umicore leads with €5.43bn (financial year 2025).
Top 27 · Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products · Brussels
Ranked by revenue published in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umicore 1000 Brussels | €6.26bn | €5.43bn | €2.10bn | 3,209.0 | 2025 |
| 2 | Tessenderlo Group 1050 Ixelles | €2.51bn | €513.9m | €2.03bn | 707.5 | 2025 |
| 3 | L'Oréal Belgilux 1000 Brussels | €143.7m | €322.9m | €32.8m | 297.0 | 2025 |
| 4 | Syensqo Specialty Polymers Belgium 1130 Brussels | €62.8m | €187.4m | €29.0m | 128.1 | 2025 |
| 5 | Recticel 1130 Brussels | €746.4m | €128.3m | €655.6m | 226.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | Solvay Chimie 1120 Brussels | €36.5m | €87.2m | €12.4m | 76.1 | 2025 |
| 7 | Basf Interox H202 Production 1120 Brussels | €99.3m | €85.3m | 67,650 € | — | 2025 |
| 8 | Solvay 1120 Brussels | €4.88bn | €72.2m | €1.63bn | 317.0 | 2025 |
| 9 | S.C. Johnson Benelux 1070 Anderlecht | €10.3m | €42.0m | €1.29m | 1.9 | 2025 |
| 10 | Henkel Belgium Operations 1020 Brussels | €40.3m | €24.6m | €25.2m | 112.3 | 2025 |
| 11 | Lambiotte et Compagnie 1180 Uccle | €32.0m | €23.7m | €25.1m | 40.8 | 2025 |
| 12 | Arkema Antwerp 1050 Brussels | €13.2m | €18.0m | €2.75m | 43.7 | 2025 |
| 13 | Galco 1090 Jette | €10.3m | €17.8m | €2.55m | 9.6 | 2025 |
| 14 | Laboratoire Puressentiel 1050 Ixelles | €37.6m | €17.4m | €19.4m | 19.3 | 2025 |
| 15 | SISLEY Belgique 1000 Brussels | €7.94m | €14.5m | −919,762 € | 60.7 | 2025 |
| 16 | Crealis Belgium 1090 Jette | €6.07m | €11.6m | 505,889 € | 21.1 | 2025 |
| 17 | Ascensus Specialties 1000 Brussels | €12.5m | €10.8m | €1.89m | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 18 | Gestimat Belgium 1090 Jette | €4.12m | €4.98m | 395,941 € | 17.9 | 2025 |
| 19 | Aurorium Belgium 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | €25.9m | €4.55m | €13.1m | 4.0 | 2025 |
| 20 | Corden Pharma Brussels 1050 Ixelles | €1.22m | €3.28m | −€38.1m | 51.5 | 2024 |
| 21 | Alco Energy 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort | €522.7m | €3.17m | €290.4m | 4.7 | 2025 |
| 22 | European Medical Solutions 1050 Ixelles | €46.7m | 606,595 € | €45.9m | — | 2025 |
| 23 | Biova Care 1050 Brussels | 23,089 € | 115,364 € | 18,241 € | — | 2024 |
| 24 | Cosmashop 1180 Uccle | 39,165 € | 98,965 € | −€2.43m | — | 2025 |
| 25 | Nosa Company 1000 Brussels | 80,924 € | 57,698 € | −30,472 € | — | 2025 |
| 26 | KUS Bâti 1030 Schaerbeek | 59,030 € | 35,489 € | 59,030 € | — | 2025 |
| 27 | Pythyas Development Group 1070 Anderlecht | 9,674 € | 7,975 € | −211,036 € | — | 2025 |
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts. These are the revenue figures published in the annual accounts. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish theirs: they do not appear in this ranking.
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Other sectors · Brussels
- 10 Manufacture of food products56
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media25
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations19
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment38
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products13
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment16
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.11
- 32 Other manufacturing18
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment21
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply49
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities20
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings243
- 42 Civil engineering35
- 43 Specialised construction activities596
- 46 Wholesale trade733
- 47 Retail trade1,129
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines457
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation58
- 53 Postal and courier activities33
- 55 Accommodation69
- 56 Food and beverage service activities526
- 58 Publishing activities52
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities93
- 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities12
- 61 Telecommunication33
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities337
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities43
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding273
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities97
- 68 Real estate activities722
- 69 Legal and accounting activities184
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy485
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis136
- 72 Scientific research and development27
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations164
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities48
- 77 Rental and leasing activities43
- 78 Employment activities36
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities30
- 80 Investigation and security activities17
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities143
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities181
- 84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security27
- 85 Education187
- 86 Human health activities259
- 87 Residential care activities100
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation156
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities84
- 92 Gambling and betting activities15
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities77
- 94 Activities of membership organisations216
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles66
- 96 Personal service activities183
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Frequently asked questions
Which company in Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Brussels has the highest revenue?
Umicore, with €5.43bn of published revenue (financial year 2025).
Why are some companies missing?
Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue: only the 27 that publish it, out of 85 companies in the sector in the area, are ranked.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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