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Arkema S.A. manufactures and sells specialty materials globally across three segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. In 2024, Arkema's revenue was €9.54 billion, with...

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Arkema offers exposure to specialty materials with sustainable growth drivers, though near-term demand weakness and commodity...

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Industry Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Arkema S.A. Overview

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Arkema S.A. manufactures and sells specialty materials globally across three segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. In 2024, Arkema's revenue was €9.54 billion, with strategic focus on sustainable materials and high-performance chemicals serving construction, automotive, and electronics markets.

Strategic Profile

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Strategic investments in production and innovation strengthen Arkema's position in specialty materials, enabling growth in eco-friendly markets like renewables and advanced electronics. Emphasis on cost efficiency, strong cash generation, and geographic diversification enhances financial resilience and supports ongoing growth initiatives and shareholder value.

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Arkema is a publicly traded French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company competing in global specialty chemicals against diversified chemical producers. Key competitors include L'Air Liquide, Akzo Nobel, and Corbion in adhesives and coatings markets. Global overcapacity and regulatory changes threaten Arkema's margins and long-term profitability, especially in traditional and commodity chemical segments.

Industry Context

Arkema S.A. operates in Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials.

Key facts

Founded: 2004 · Headquarters: Colombes, France · Employees: 21,150 · Revenue: $10.3B · Market cap: $4.74B

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  • In 2022, Arkema generated roughly €900 million from sustainable product offerings, representing an increase of 25% compared to the previous year
  • Strong balance sheet with net debt of 2.16B EUR, providing capacity for strategic investments
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Recent developments

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  • November 2025Q3 2025 earnings reported with 8.6% YoY sales decline due to weak US/Europe demand
  • 2025Successful start-up of 15 kt Forane® 1233zd low-GWP production unit in Kentucky
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Adhesive SolutionsIndustrial gases and specialty chemicals→Coating SolutionsPaints and specialty coatings→Advanced MaterialsBioplastics and specialty polymers→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Arkema S.A. do?+
Arkema S.A. manufactures and sells specialty materials globally across three segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. In 2024, Arkema's revenue was €9.54 billion, with...
What is Arkema S.A.'s Cyborg Score?+
Arkema S.A. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Arkema S.A.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Adhesive Solutions, Coating Solutions, Advanced Materials. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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