Kemira Oyj Overview
Pro stress-test →Kemira is a chemicals company serving customers in water-intensive industries, providing expertise in applications and chemicals that improve customers' efficient use of water, energy, and raw materials. With over 100 years of experience, the company partners with municipal water utilities, pulp, paper, board and tissue producers with the chemistry expertise of its 4,900 people.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company operates through two main segments—Pulp & Paper and Industry & Water—with the Pulp & Paper segment generating maximum revenue through additives, biocides, preservatives, and other chemicals. Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions, achieving Leadership-level A- scores in both Water Security and Climate Change CDP rankings as of January 2026.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Key competitors include Hydrite Chemical, Shrieve Chemical, Parchem Fine and Specialty Chemicals, Dow, and Ecolab. Kemira differentiates through its focus on water-intensive industries, over 100 years of operational expertise, and increasingly, through leadership in sustainable chemistry solutions. The company competes on both product innovation and environmental credentials.
Industry Context
Kemira Oyj operates in Specialty Chemicals & Water Treatment.
Key facts
Founded: 1920 · Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland · Employees: 4,900 · Revenue: $3.11B · Market cap: $3.63B