Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
53 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2013 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 39.3% for financial year 2024.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2024: a quarter of companies sit below the 1st quartile, half below the median, three quarters below the 3rd quartile.
| Indicator | 1st quartile | Median | 3rd quartile | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency | 21.7% | 39.3% | 68.8% | 47 |
| Current ratio | 0.89 | 1.49 | 2.04 | 46 |
| ROE | 1.7% | 9.7% | 20.5% | 42 |
| Equity | 179,512 € | €2.91m | €12.6m | 48 |
| Total assets | 979,104 € | €6.86m | €33.5m | 48 |
| Net result | 6,420 € | 196,002 € | €2.23m | 47 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 4.1 | 28.1 | 88.8 | 38 |
Medians computed by Idonis from annual accounts filed with the National Bank, all sizes combined. The same panel is the sector benchmark on every company page. Method
Largest companies: Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solvay 1120 Brussels | €4.88bn | €72.2m | €1.63bn | 317.0 | 2025 |
| 2 | Tessenderlo Group 1050 Ixelles | €2.51bn | €513.9m | €2.03bn | 707.5 | 2025 |
| 3 | Prayon 4480 Engis | €861.8m | €874.4m | €202.2m | 1,082.8 | 2025 |
| 4 | Covestro 2040 Antwerp | €624.6m | €1.18bn | €361.9m | 950.0 | 2025 |
| 5 | Evonik Antwerpen 2040 Antwerp | €331.9m | €583.2m | €61.5m | 904.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | Imerys Graphite & Carbon Belgium 2830 Willebroek | €204.5m | €141.5m | €97.2m | 142.5 | 2025 |
| 7 | Molymet Belgium 9000 Ghent | €183.3m | €381.5m | €72.1m | — | 2024 |
| 8 | Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Belgium 2200 Herentals | €97.5m | €97.6m | €64.3m | 196.7 | 2025 |
| 9 | PEMCO Belgium 8000 Bruges | €41.3m | €50.9m | €32.8m | 116.5 | 2025 |
| 10 | Oxyplast Belgium 9042 Ghent | €40.0m | €38.9m | €37.0m | 90.3 | 2025 |
| 11 | Silmaco 3620 Lanaken | €36.9m | €27.5m | €32.9m | 40.2 | 2025 |
| 12 | Solvay Chimie 1120 Brussels | €36.5m | €87.2m | €12.4m | 76.1 | 2025 |
| 13 | Vibrantz Minerals 7334 Saint-Ghislain | €35.4m | €40.9m | €5.65m | 80.5 | 2025 |
| 14 | Silox Belgium 4480 Engis | €33.8m | €51.3m | €3.79m | 7.8 | 2025 |
| 15 | Proviron Silanes Belgium 8400 Ostend | €27.6m | €27.3m | €2.09m | 31.1 | 2025 |
| 16 | Hydrometal 4480 Engis | €24.4m | €18.2m | €6.93m | 113.4 | 2025 |
| 17 | PVS Chemicals Belgium 9000 Ghent | €24.2m | €29.8m | €12.1m | 41.2 | 2024 |
| 18 | Proviron Industries 2620 Hemiksem | €22.6m | €19.0m | €3.80m | 34.8 | 2025 |
| 19 | Loda 2340 Beerse | €15.1m | €21.0m | €4.83m | 29.7 | 2025 |
| 20 | Altachem 8530 Harelbeke | €13.8m | €28.3m | €10.7m | 26.9 | 2025 |
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Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
- 4480 Engis (Clermont-Sous-Huy, Ehein, Hermalle-Sous-Huy)4
- 1120 Brussels (Neder-Over-Heembeek)2
- 2040 Antwerp (Berendrecht, Lillo, Zandvliet)2
- 2340 Beerse (Vlimmeren)2
- 6180 Courcelles2
- 7331 Saint-Ghislain (Baudour)2
- 9000 Ghent2
- 9770 Kruisem (Kruishoutem)2
- 1000 Brussels1
- 1050 Ixelles1
- 1070 Anderlecht1
- 1180 Uccle1
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Frequently asked questions
How many Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals companies are there in Belgium?
53 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2013 (Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 39.3%. The middle half of companies lies between 21.7% and 68.8% (47 companies).
What is the largest company in Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals?
By total assets, it is Solvay (€4.88bn, financial year 2025).
Where are Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Engis (4), Brussels (2), Antwerp (2).
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 13 Nov 2026.