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Top 25 Bulk chemical distributors based in the United Kingdom

Name: Bulk chemical distributors based in the United Kingdom
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 16, 2026 184 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 184 bulk chemical distributors headquartered in the United Kingdom as of September 2026 and tracks 2,259 professional contacts across them, including 943 with verified work emails. London is the largest hub.

This list covers bulk chemical distributors headquartered in the United Kingdom, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 16, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 16, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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2,259Contacts tracked

943Verified emails

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The 25 largest bulk chemical distributors based in the United Kingdom

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 184 bulk chemical distributors based in the United Kingdom, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 16, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to bulk chemical distributors: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Industrial Chemicals LTD	Partial evidence	Grays, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	201-500	167 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Industrial Chemicals Limited (ICL) is a trusted supplier to a diverse range of industries across the UK, Europe, and parts of Asia.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
2	Briar Chemicals Limited	Partial evidence	Norwich, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	201-500	150 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Briar Chemicals delivers contract and custom manufacturing solutions to customers across the globe.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
3	Tennants Distribution LTD	Strong evidence	Manchester, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	201-500	94 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Delivering every element - Tennants Distribution Ltd is a leading independent distributor of chemicals.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
4	Thomas Swan & Co. LTD	Indirect evidence	Consett, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	87 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Thomas Swan & Co.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
5	James Briggs LTD	Partial evidence	Oldham, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	76 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in the North of England almost two centuries ago, James Briggs Ltd is proud to be one of Europe’s largest consumer chemicals businesses today.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
6	Airedale Group	Partial evidence	Keighley, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	63 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Airedale Group manufacture and distribute an extensive range of chemical related products and services Established in 1973 we have been providing chemical distribution for five…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
7	H.W. Coates LTD	Indirect evidence	Lutterworth, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	201-500	54 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “H.W.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
8	Silmid	Strong evidence	Coleshill, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	52 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Headquartered in Coleshill near Birmingham, UK, Silmid is an ecommerce distributor of specialty chemicals and consumables used throughout aerospace and aviation, supplying…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
9	Banner Chemicals	Partial evidence	Runcorn, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	50 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in 1860, Banner supplies an extensive range of solvents and specialty chemicals to a variety of market sectors.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
10	Molekula Group	Strong evidence	Darlington, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	44 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Molekula is a manufacturer and distributor of Fine Chemicals and Biochemicals in Bulk and Research quantities Founded in in France and the UK to initially support the Chemical…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
11	Alcohols Limited	Partial evidence	Stansted, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	39 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Alcohols Limited is a UK based chemical distribution company with sales, production and distribution sites in Hertfordshire, London and the West Midlands.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
12	Lake Chemicals & Minerals	Indirect evidence	Redditch, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	37 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At Lake, we’re innovators – we bring thinkers together to make incredible things happen – delivering real value for suppliers and customers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
13	Alfa Chemicals Limited	Strong evidence	Binfield, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	36 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Alfa Chemicals is a speciality chemicals distributor supplying the UK, Ireland & the Nordics.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
14	Miswa Chemicals	Partial evidence	Northampton, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	35 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in 1979, Miswa Chemicals is a leading supplier of specialty chemicals serving B2B markets across multiple industries.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
15	Roemex LTD	Partial evidence	Portlethen, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	34 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Established in 1984, Roemex supply speciality chemicals and support services to the global energy sector.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
16	Newport Industries LTD	Partial evidence	Richmond-upon-thames, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	31 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Newport Industries Limited is a well established Importer and Stockist for Chemicals and Minerals in the United Kingdom and Ireland.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
17	Inovyn	Indirect evidence	Olz, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	1,001-5,000	31 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our products are used in some of the most demanding applications and are fundamental raw materials for industry sectors as diverse as automotive; building and construction; paints…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
18	Fluorochem LTD	Partial evidence	Hadfield, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	30 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Fluorochem is a leading supplier in the chemical industry, with nearly 60 years of experience supporting scientists in chemistry, pharmaceuticals and medicinal chemistry, and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
19	Reagent	Partial evidence	Runcorn, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	29 contacts →
	Partial evidence “ReAgent is on a mission to create chemical solutions that power industries worldwide.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
20	Monarch Chemicals	Strong evidence	Sittingbourne, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	24 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Monarch Chemicals is a well-established UK-based chemical manufacturer and distributor.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
21	Quimicos LA Barraca CA	Indirect evidence	London, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	23 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “QUIBARCA es una empresa dedicada a la distribución de insumos químicos para la industria nacional en Venezuela.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
22	Ellsworth Adhesives Europe	Partial evidence	East Kilbride, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	201-500	21 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Ellsworth Adhesives Europe specialise in the supply and distribution of specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
23	Blended Products LTD	Partial evidence	Brigg, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	19 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Blended Products is a UK leading supplier of specialty gases and chemicals, providing high-quality solutions for industries including refrigeration, pharmaceuticals, and water…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
24	Lawrence Industries LTD	Partial evidence	Tamworth, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	19 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Lawrence Industries is the exclusive UK partner to a selection of companies who manufacture raw materials for chemical formulations.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
25	Apex Industrial Chemicals Limited	Partial evidence	Aberdeen, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	18 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Apex Industrial Chemicals Limited, headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, has been a leader in providing high-quality chemical solutions since 1982.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: bulk chemical distributors. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names bulk chemical distributors.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of bulk chemical distributors, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name bulk chemical distributors. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Bulk chemical distributors based in the United Kingdom at a glance

As of Sep 16, 2026

41.7%Verified-email coverage

12.3Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

9.2%Largest-city concentration · London

Sep 16, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

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Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United Kingdom, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United Kingdom, over 184 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among bulk chemical distributors, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United Kingdom whose own description of what they do matches “bulk chemical distributors”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names bulk chemical distributors), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among bulk chemical distributors, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United Kingdom are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 943 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 16, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names bulk chemical distributors, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many bulk chemical distributors are there based in the United Kingdom?

RevenueBase identified 184 bulk chemical distributors headquartered in the United Kingdom as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Industrial Chemicals LTD, headquartered in Grays, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most bulk chemical distributors?

London leads with 17 headquartered companies, followed by Runcorn (5) and Birmingham (4).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 943 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 184 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 16, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.