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Top 25 Chemical wholesalers and distributors based in South Africa

Name: Chemical wholesalers and distributors based in South Africa
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 16, 2026 96 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 96 chemical wholesalers and distributors headquartered in South Africa as of September 2026 and tracks 2,510 professional contacts across them, including 686 with verified work emails. Johannesburg is the largest hub.

This list covers chemical wholesalers and distributors headquartered in South Africa, 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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The 25 largest chemical wholesalers and distributors based in South Africa

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 96 chemical wholesalers and distributors based in South Africa, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 16, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to chemical wholesalers and 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	Protea Chemicals	Strong evidence	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	1,001-5,000	509 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Protea Chemicals Omnia's Chemical division, operating under the Protea Chemicals brand, is a longstanding and well- respected distributor of speciality, functional and effect…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
2	Bidvest Tank Terminals	Indirect evidence	Durban, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	501-1,000	490 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We pride ourselves on being the best stewards and handlers possible.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
3	Transpharm South Africa	Indirect evidence	Pretoria, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	501-1,000	231 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Established by a group of retail pharmacists in 1970 and acquired by the Shoprite Group in 2010, Transpharm Pty Ltd provides top-quality products and a world-class service…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
4	CJP Chemicals PTY LTD	Partial evidence	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	180 contacts →
	Partial evidence “South Africa's leading stockist and distributor of food ingredients, pharmaceutical excipients, personal care and industrial materials, with branches in JHB, CPT, DBN and EC.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
5	CJ Distribution South Africa	Partial evidence	Midrand, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	111 contacts →
	Partial evidence “CJ Distribution was formerly known as CJ Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical wholesaler which opened its doors in Delmas, Mpumalanga, in 2004.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
6	City Medical Wholesalers	Strong evidence	Pretoria West, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	501-1,000	77 contacts →
	Strong evidence “City Medical, is a leading independent pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor of over pharmaceutical and related products in South Africa.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
7	Manuchar South Africa	Strong evidence	Durban, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	501-1,000	55 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Manuchar is a leading distributor of chemicals in emerging markets, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
8	CIM Chemicals PTY LTD	Partial evidence	Woodmead, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	52 contacts →
	Partial evidence “At CIM we are much more than just an ISO accredited chemicals, flavours, fragrances and foods distribution company, we are a family offering loyalty, commitment and the best…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
9	Activo Health PTY LTD	Indirect evidence	Centurion, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	46 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Activo Health (Pty) Ltd, a South African pharmaceutical company was established in 2009 and has since served a target audience comprising specialists, general practitioners and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
10	PE Chemicals Group	Partial evidence	Port Elizabeth, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	41 contacts →
	Partial evidence “PE Chemicals is a chemicals company based out of South Africa.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
11	Orchem	Partial evidence	Durban, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	201-500	37 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Orchem, a REDA chemicals company.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
12	Intechem	Strong evidence	Sandton, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	34 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Integrated Chemical Solutions (Pty) Ltd, trading as INTECHEM, is a dynamic emerging chemical supplier and distributor.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
13	Tuschemy	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	24 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Tuschemy manufactures chemical products in our factory in the Strand,(Cape Town, South Africa) sourcing raw materials locally and abroad.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
14	Marsing & CO Africa PTY LTD	Strong evidence	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	20 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Marsing is a Manufacturer, Importer and Distributor of products in high-quality ingredients and speciality primary packaging to the chemical, food & healthcare sector.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
15	Chemicorp	Partial evidence	Barberton, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	17 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Chemicorp is a leading supplier of high quality chemicals with its Head Office in Barberton, Mpumalanga and warehouses in Jet Park, Boksburg and Barberton.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
16	Hitech Chemicals	Partial evidence	Durban, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	16 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Hitech Chemicals, with a base of more than 1 500 customers encompassing South Africa, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, has grown to become KwaZulu-Natal's leading…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
17	Nuvest Group Of Companies	Strong evidence	Meyerton, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	15 contacts →
	Strong evidence “As a premier distributor of raw and fine chemicals in South Africa, NuVest Group delivers exceptional quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
18	Massive Quantum PTY LTD	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	13 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Massive Quantum (Pty) Ltd was established in November 2012 and is a proud Level 1 B-BBEE, 100% black-owned and 51% black-female owned South African based company.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
19	ICA Bulk Logistics PTY LTD	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	1-10	13 contacts →
	Partial evidence “ICA Bulk Logistics was established in to specialize in bulk logistics- moving liquids, gases and chemicals in tank containers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
20	Afro-Zonke Group	Partial evidence	Durban, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	13 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Afro-Zonke Group is a group complex with diversified businesses of chemical companies that cover a wide range of unique chemical solutions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
21	Dzanetech	Partial evidence	Kempton Park, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	11 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Specialist chemical manufacturers DZanetech provides bespoke products, consulting, and technical support to local Foundries, Timber and Industrial Hygiene industries.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
22	Chemzone	Partial evidence	Gauteng // Western Cape, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	10 contacts →
	Partial evidence “CHEMZONE CC is a leading manufacturer of industrial chemicals to all chemical sectors in the cleaning industry.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
23	Pelchem	Partial evidence	Brits District, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	51-200	9 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Pelchem is committed to chemical excellence by maintaining a high standard in the safe delivery of products, supported by technical and safety assistance to our customers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
24	CMT Chemicals PTY LTD	Partial evidence	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	8 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Supplier of chemicals and raw materials to the food and beverage, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, animal feed, personal care, industrial and agricultural industries.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 16, 2026
25	Chemical Convertors PTY LTD	Strong evidence	Ekurhuleni, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 16, 2026	11-50	6 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Chemical Convertors is a leading toll manufacturer and wholesaler of powders, liquids, and gels, for use in the commercial cleaning, industrial maintenance, and home care…” 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: chemical wholesalers and 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 chemical wholesalers and distributors.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of chemical wholesalers and distributors, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name chemical wholesalers and 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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Chemical wholesalers and distributors based in South Africa at a glance

As of Sep 16, 2026

27.3%Verified-email coverage

26.1Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

14.6%Largest-city concentration · Johannesburg

Sep 16, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

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11-50

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Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for South Africa, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for South Africa, over 96 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 chemical wholesalers and 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 South Africa whose own description of what they do matches “chemical wholesalers and 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 chemical wholesalers and 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 chemical wholesalers and distributors, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside South Africa 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, 686 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 chemical wholesalers and 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 chemical wholesalers and distributors are there based in South Africa?

RevenueBase identified 96 chemical wholesalers and distributors headquartered in South Africa 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?

Protea Chemicals, headquartered in Johannesburg, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most chemical wholesalers and distributors?

Johannesburg leads with 14 headquartered companies, followed by Durban (10) and Cape Town (9).

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 686 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 96 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.