Specialty chemicals distribution with a global logistics network and a focus on emerging markets
Transmare Chemie N.V.
Antwerp (BE) · Tunisia · Shanghai (CN)New on Amplifa
About Transmare Chemie
Transmare Chemie N.V. is a distributor of specialty chemicals with global reach and particular expertise in emerging markets such as Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the CIS region. The company sees itself as a 'one stop shop' for chemical distribution and offers flexible, reliable and sustainable access to leading manufacturers as well as global logistics services. Its portfolio includes, among others, pharmaceutical excipients, pharma-grade solvents and APIs, additives for personal and home care products, food ingredients, products for animal feed and agriculture, additives for paints and construction, chemicals for the plastics industry, as well as lubricants, fuel additives and synthetic base oils for oil, gas and automotive. The products are carefully selected according to customer requirements; a robust sourcing structure enables the delivery of almost any chemical to almost any location worldwide. In 2026, Transmare expanded its presence with a first entity in Tunisia (acquisition of Pharma Labo) and a newly founded company in Shanghai, China.
- Site
- Antwerp (BE)
- Processes
- Chemical distribution ('one stop shop'), global logistics, tailored solutions, local
- Materials
- Pharmaceutical Products, Personal & Home Care, Food Ingredients, Animal Feed & Agriculture, Paint & Construction, Plastics, Oil, Gas & Automotive
- Industries
- Pharma, Personal & Home Care, Food, Animal Feed & Agriculture, Paint & Construction, Plastics
- 01
Sourcing from leading manufacturers
- 02
Selection of products according to customer requirements
- 03
Distribution and global logistics
- 04
Local presence and support in emerging markets
Product Groups and Services
Pharmaceutical Products
Excipients, pharma-grade solvents and APIs for almost every pharmaceutical application.
Personal & Home Care
Additives such as solvents, surfactants and preservatives for cosmetics and industrial applications.
Food Ingredients
Nutrient additives and flavors for optimizing nutritional value, taste, texture and shelf life.
Animal Feed & Agriculture
Specialized products for optimizing animal nutrition and crop protection.
Paint & Construction
Additives with good adhesion and fixation as well as resistance to weather and environmental influences.
Plastics
Consistent and specialty chemicals for manufacturers of plastic end products and intermediates.
Oil, Gas & Automotive
Specialty lubricants, fuel additives and synthetic base oils for improved performance and service life.
Locations
Antwerp
BEHead office / Distribution
Tunisia
TNLocal entity (since 2026, through acquisition of Pharma Labo)
Shanghai
CNLocal entity Transmare Chemie Shanghai Co., Ltd. (since 2026)
Market Segments
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
History
- 2021
Nomination 'Trends Gazellen 2021'; 56th place among the 'Grote Gazellen' Antwerp (2nd year in a row in the Top 100).
- 2026
Opening of the first entity in Tunisia through the acquisition of Pharma Labo (April 2026).
- 2026
Foundation of the local entity Transmare Chemie Shanghai Co., Ltd. in China.