About this practice
In the past five years, McKinsey's Chemicals Practice has conducted more than 900 engagements in the chemical industry, serving the global leaders as well as midsized companies and start-ups and supporting allied industries, such as cement and fertilizers.
Our experience, size, and global reach make us well equipped to help our clients deploy complex, transformational programs that fundamentally shape the course of a company. McKinsey's Chemicals Practice sustains a global network of chemical experts and practitioners—around 200 firm members are involved in client projects at any one time. We also invest heavily in knowledge to develop state-of-the-art insights that help our clients operate more successfully.
In terms of industry segments, our experience spans petrochemicals and basic inorganic chemicals such as olefins, aromatics, and chlor-alkali; polymers such as thermoplastics, elastomers, and synthetic fibers; cement; agricultural inputs such as crop protection, fertilizers, and seeds; specialty and formulated chemicals such as pharmaceutical and food ingredients, electronic chemicals, water-treatment chemicals, and adhesives and sealants; and advanced materials such as composites and ceramics.