Chemicals

PwC continues to have the leading market share in the chemical industry. We have worked with a diversified portfolio of public and private chemical companies and have a deep understanding of the assurance, business and tax issues facing the sector. With an uneven global recovery likely to accelerate international sourcing, marketing and deal considerations, our network is well-positioned to help clients with the timing and allocation of capital investments and to navigate changing global conditions around export controls, government contracting and shared services.

Chemical insights

Assessing tax 2013 tax rate benchmarking study - Chemicals analysis Assessing tax 2013 tax rate benchmarking study - Chemicals analysis
Tax rate benchmarking can give company executives valuable data and insight into their tax functions. PwC's report Assessing tax, a benchmarking study for industrial products and automotive sectors, analyzes tax rate metrics for 316 companies, highlighting general trends and details by industry sector.
 
Chemical compounds Chemical compounds: Q1 2013
Quarterly analysis of global merger & acquisition activity in the chemicals industry.

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A homecoming for U.S. manufacturing? A homecoming for US manufacturing? Why a resurgence in US manufacturing may be the next big bet
The manufacturing sector in the US is rebounding. Factors that could impact reshoring decisions include labor, materials, transportation/energy costs, market demand, the availability of talent and capital, tax rates, and currency fluctuations.

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CShale gas: A renaissance in US manufacturing? Shale gas: A renaissance in US manufacturing?
A PwC analysis finds that full-scale and robust shale gas development through 2025 could yield a number of potential benefits for the industrial manufacturing, chemicals, and metals industries.
Chemical compounds New opportunities in China for the chemicals industry: What foreign investors need to know
Market demand in China is shifting from chemical commodities to specialty chemicals. Multinational chemical companies can take advantage of new business opportunities from the rising demand for specialty chemicals in China.
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How we can help: Deep industry experience, global reach

To learn more about how PwC can help address some of the key issues affecting the chemicals industry, review our issues below and access our chemicals publications.

Meet the Chemicals practice

Our practice is comprised of a global network of more than 2,700 partners and client service professionals. In addition to audit and tax services, our chemicals specialists deliver a wide range of industry-focused advisory services, such as mergers and acquisitions, sustainability, and enterprise risk management. Our professionals are recognized throughout the industry for their innovation in analyzing, developing and implementing tailored solutions for companies in the chemicals sector.

Our global network of professionals, and industry-specific training, thought leadership, benchmarking studies, events and roundtable discussions continue to demonstrate PwC's commitment to the chemicals industry.

Meet the Chemicals practice leaders.