Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals
83 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2014 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 54.1% 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 | 24.9% | 54.1% | 76.4% | 82 |
| Current ratio | 0.97 | 1.50 | 3.17 | 81 |
| ROE | 3.5% | 9.8% | 29.1% | 76 |
| Equity | €1.44m | €8.78m | €44.3m | 82 |
| Total assets | €4.25m | €23.8m | €115.8m | 82 |
| Net result | 48,829 € | 541,348 € | €4.54m | 82 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 12.1 | 45.6 | 174.9 | 71 |
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 organic 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 | Umicore 1000 Brussels | €6.26bn | €5.43bn | €2.10bn | 3,209.0 | 2025 |
| 2 | Bayer 1831 Machelen (Brab.) | €5.56bn | €175.2m | €5.53bn | 153.9 | 2025 |
| 3 | BASF Antwerpen 2040 Antwerp | €2.38bn | €5.69bn | €998.9m | 3,640.9 | 2025 |
| 4 | Capsugel Belgium 2880 Bornem | €673.9m | €307.8m | €369.9m | 473.8 | 2025 |
| 5 | Oleon 9940 Evergem | €602.5m | €713.4m | €233.9m | 571.0 | 2024 |
| 6 | Alco Energy 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort | €522.7m | €3.17m | €290.4m | 4.7 | 2025 |
| 7 | Vynova Belgium 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham | €489.4m | €884.1m | €204.4m | 553.0 | 2024 |
| 8 | Taminco 9000 Ghent | €434.0m | €527.2m | €100.8m | 405.3 | 2025 |
| 9 | Envalior 2040 Antwerp | €398.9m | €724.0m | €189.7m | 757.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Ineos 2070 Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht | €390.0m | €627.3m | €268.1m | 467.1 | 2025 |
| 11 | TotalEnergies Olefins Antwerp 2030 Antwerp | €346.4m | €369.2m | €75.3m | 315.1 | 2025 |
| 12 | Desotec 8800 Roeselare | €326.4m | €160.5m | €52.3m | 228.0 | 2025 |
| 13 | INEOS Aromatics Belgium 2440 Geel | €326.0m | €142.2m | €268.4m | 277.9 | 2025 |
| 14 | Kaneka Belgium 2260 Westerlo | €307.7m | €335.1m | €257.8m | 323.8 | 2026 |
| 15 | LANXESS Belgium 9130 Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht | €297.5m | €118.1m | €270.3m | 211.3 | 2025 |
| 16 | Rain Carbon 9060 Zelzate | €182.7m | €325.0m | €119.9m | 177.6 | 2025 |
| 17 | Borealis Antwerpen 3583 Beringen | €178.3m | €77.1m | €28.9m | 243.3 | 2025 |
| 18 | Basf DOW Hppo Production 2040 Antwerp | €157.3m | €173.0m | €90.4m | — | 2025 |
| 19 | Evonik Oxeno Antwerpen NV 2040 Antwerp | €142.2m | €605.5m | −€11.6m | 93.4 | 2025 |
| 20 | Citribel 3300 Tienen | €110.8m | €91.8m | €78.1m | 338.8 | 2025 |
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Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
- 2040 Antwerp (Berendrecht, Lillo, Zandvliet)5
- 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham (Tessenderlo)4
- 1000 Brussels2
- 1050 Ixelles2
- 2440 Geel2
- 6900 Marche-en-Famenne (Aye, Hargimont, Humain, …)2
- 7334 Saint-Ghislain (Hautrage, Villerot)2
- 8400 Ostend (Stene, Zandvoorde)2
- 8800 Roeselare (Beveren, Oekene, Rumbeke)2
- 9000 Ghent2
- 9042 Ghent (Desteldonk, Mendonk, Sint-Kruis-Winkel)2
- 9130 Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht (Doel, Kallo, Kieldrecht, …)2
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Frequently asked questions
How many Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals companies are there in Belgium?
83 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2014 (Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 54.1%. The middle half of companies lies between 24.9% and 76.4% (82 companies).
What is the largest company in Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals?
By total assets, it is Umicore (€6.26bn, financial year 2025).
Where are Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Antwerp (5), Tessenderlo-Ham (4), Brussels (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 12 Nov 2026.