Chemicals & Petrochemicals
The chemical and petrochemical industry in AP is a significant contributor to the State's industrial growth and economic development. The sector encompasses various subsectors, such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, speciality chemicals, and textile chemicals, making it highly diversified. With a conducive business climate, advantageous geographical positioning, and a proficient workforce, AP has established itself as a key hub for the chemical industry nationwide.
2600+
Chemical Manufacturing Units
$3.4 Bn
of Chemicals and Allied Products Exports(FY 2023-24)
48%
CAGR over the last 5 years.
19.5 MMTPA.
Modernization works are underway to increase the capacity.
Highlights
AP is the largest contributor to India’s dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes production.
The total export of Chemical and Allied Products from the state has witnessed a growth rate of 48% CAGR over the last 5 years.
The City Gas Distribution Network now covers all 38 districts of the State, targeting 2.28 million PNG connections and 2785 PNG stations.
The State hosts several petrochemical refineries and complexes, currently operating at a capacity of 11.5 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA). Modernization works are underway to increase the capacity to 19.5 MMTPA.
AP boasts the highest number of factories in the country, driving an ever-growing demand for the chemical sector across the value chain.
The State is home to several industrial clusters specializing in chemical manufacturing, with Chennai, Ranipet, Cuddalore, and Thoothukudi emerging as major hubs hosting chemical industries.
