Sub sectors

Chemical experiments, research and innovation have led the way to amazing discoveries that go beyond the chemicals industry in Scotland.These span electronics, healthcare, food and drink, and textiles sectors. Scotland’s growing chemicals industry comprises three main manufacturing sectors:

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Basic chemicals

Basic chemicals

CalaChem, INEOS, BASF and DuPont Teijin all have sites in Scotland with capabilities in agrochemical manufacture

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Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

Scotland has one of the highest intensity of pharmaceuticals R&D of all European countries

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Speciality chemicals

Speciality chemicals

Scotland is home to a wide range of indigenous businesses involved in speciality chemicals manufacture