Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products companies in Ecuador · ISIC C20

1,153 registered companies · 909 active (79%)

Activity is classified with the ISIC code (CIIU in Spanish), the international classification the registry uses to order what every company does; this page groups the companies under code C20.

The sector in figures

Financial statements filed with the Superintendencia de Compañías · year 2025

Declared revenue: $2,268 M
Share of the country: 1.3%
Companies that filed statements: 765
Median margin: 2.3%

Of the 765 companies that filed statements for 2025, 542 recorded sales and 414 closed with a profit; half of those with sales billed less than $243 k.

In this sector, according to the INEC (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos, the national statistics institute, 2025), the average job pays $ 864 a month. Women hold 30% of the jobs, companies provide 76% of the employment, and the sector accounts for 11.0% of registered employment. Averages from an INEC sample, not totals.

Revenue by year 2000 → 2025 · ×5.3

$427 M

$2,268 M

2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025

See the full series

2000: $427 M
2001: $625 M
2002: $670 M
2003: $713 M
2004: $791 M
2005: $838 M
2006: $895 M
2007: $969 M
2008: $1,205 M
2009: $1,228 M
2010: $1,364 M
2011: $1,493 M
2012: $1,618 M
2013: $1,745 M
2014: $2,050 M
2015: $1,854 M
2016: $1,698 M
2017: $1,811 M
2018: $1,942 M
2019: $1,892 M
2020: $1,747 M
2021: $1,982 M
2022: $2,097 M
2023: $2,108 M
2024: $2,073 M
2025: $2,268 M

The sector map · 2025

Azuay: $89 M declared · 39 companiesBolívar: $296 k declared · 1 companiesCarchi: $306 k declared · 4 companiesCañar: $0 declared · 2 companiesChimborazo: $744 k declared · 5 companiesCotopaxi: $5.1 M declared · 4 companiesEl Oro: $43 M declared · 26 companiesEsmeraldas: $0 declared · 1 companiesGalápagos: $0 declared · 2 companiesGuayas: $1,281 M declared · 306 companiesImbabura: $848 k declared · 8 companiesLoja: $253 k declared · 6 companiesLos Ríos: $1.9 M declared · 11 companiesManabí: $3.6 M declared · 15 companiesMorona Santiago: no dataNapo: $0 declared · 1 companiesOrellana: $1.2 M declared · 6 companiesPastaza: no dataPichincha: $790 M declared · 296 companiesSanta Elena: $198 k declared · 4 companiesSanto Domingo de los Tsáchilas: $3.3 M declared · 8 companiesSucumbíos: $42 k declared · 2 companiesTungurahua: $47 M declared · 16 companiesZamora Chinchipe: $453 k declared · 2 companies Point at or tap a province to see its figure

$42 k $1,281 M · logarithmic scale

2025 revenue by province of domicile. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

The sector’s provinces

The largest by revenue

Segment concentration

the 5 largest: 28.9% the other 537: 71.1%

Concentration index (HHI): 285, unconcentrated; the largest takes 10.7% of revenue. The HHI measures how the market is shared out, from 0 to 10,000: the higher it is, the more it is concentrated in few hands.

Among the segment’s companies with recorded sales in 2025, each assigned in full to its declared main activity.

More specific activities

Companies

Sorted by highest revenue · name · most recent

Companies in this list: name, RUC, location, revenue and legal status
Company	RUC	Location	Revenue 2025 · USD	Status
Unilever Andina Ecuador S.A. Manufacture of organic surface-active agents and surface-active preparations (detergents) in powder or liquid form for washing; bars (soap), cakes and pieces; dishwashing preparations; textile softeners, including cosmetic soap	1791321596001	Guayaquil, Guayas	242.7 M	Active
Colgate Palmolive del Ecuador Sociedad Anonima Industrial y Comercial Manufacture of other perfumery and toilet products: dentifrices and oral and dental hygiene preparations, including denture fixative preparations; shaving preparations, including pre-shave and aftershave; deodorants and bath salts; depilatories, etc.	1790337979001	Guayaquil, Guayas	145.8 M	Active
Chaide y Chaide Sa Manufacture of plastics in primary forms: polymers, including polymers of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics; polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes, alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers, silicones, polymer-based ion exchangers	1790241483001	Ruminahui, Pichincha	99.4 M	Active
Jaboneria Wilson Sa Manufacture of organic surface-active agents and surface-active preparations (detergents) in powder or liquid form for washing; bars (soap), cakes and pieces; dishwashing preparations; textile softeners, including cosmetic soap	1790160793001	Quito, Pichincha	84.6 M	Active
Interoc S.A. Manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant growth regulators	0991028544001	Guayaquil, Guayas	83.0 M	Active
Pinturas Unidas S.A. Manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers, pigments and dyes, opacifiers and prepared colours	0990000689001	Guayaquil, Guayas	75.0 M	Active
Pinturas Condor Sa Manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers, pigments and dyes, opacifiers and prepared colours	1790013561001	Quito, Pichincha	71.4 M	Active
Interamericana de Productos Quimicos del Ecuador S.A. Interquimec Manufacture of plastics in primary forms: polymers, including polymers of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics; polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes, alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers, silicones, polymer-based ion exchangers	1790252221001	Quito, Pichincha	65.0 M	Active
Linde Ecuador S.A. Manufacture of inorganic industrial or medical gases, liquefied or compressed: elemental gases, liquid or compressed air (oxygen), refrigerant gases, mixtures of industrial gases (carbonic gases), inert gases such as carbon dioxide (carbonic anhydride), insulating gases	0990021007001	Quito, Pichincha	59.5 M	Active
Basf Ecuatoriana Sa Manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant growth regulators	1790038416001	Guayaquil, Guayas	46.1 M	Active
Adheplast S.A. Manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers, pigments and dyes, opacifiers and prepared colours	0190099725001	Guayaquil, Guayas	41.8 M	Active
Consuplast S.A. Manufacture of plastics in primary forms: polymers, including polymers of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics; polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes, alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers, silicones, polymer-based ion exchangers	0992821302001	Guayaquil, Guayas	38.5 M	Active
Calbaq S.A. Manufacture of cleaning products: preparations for perfuming and deodorizing rooms; cleaning powders and pastes, including paper, wadding, etc., coated or covered with these cleaning products	0990135630001	Guayaquil, Guayas	37.8 M	Active
Induatenas S.A.S. Manufacture of chemical elements (except industrial gases and basic metals)	0190087719001	Cuenca, Azuay	35.2 M	Active
Producargo S.A. Productora de Alcoholes Fermentation of sugar cane, maize or the like to produce alcohol and esters	0991323058001	Guayaquil, Guayas	32.3 M	Active
Importadora Industrial Agricola del Monte Sociedad Anonima Inmonte Manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant growth regulators	0991098127001	Durán, Guayas	30.6 M	Active
Novoxi S.A.S. Manufacture of organic surface-active agents and surface-active preparations (detergents) in powder or liquid form for washing; bars (soap), cakes and pieces; dishwashing preparations; textile softeners, including cosmetic soap	1793215500001	Quito, Pichincha	28.5 M	Active
Fertisa, Fertilizantes, Terminales I Servicios C.L. Manufacture of related nitrogen products: nitric and sulphonitric acids, ammonia, ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, potassium nitrites and nitrates	0991352937001	Guayaquil, Guayas	28.4 M	Active
Explocen C.A. Manufacture of explosives and pyrotechnic products, including percussion caps, detonators, signalling flares and similar articles; propellant powders; matches	1790326136001	Quito, Pichincha	27.5 M	Active
Syneprot S.A.S. Manufacture of cleaning products: preparations for perfuming and deodorizing rooms; cleaning powders and pastes, including paper, wadding, etc., coated or covered with these cleaning products	0791844199001	Machala, El Oro	27.2 M	Active
Planta Industrial Lacec Cia. Ltda. Manufacture of inorganic industrial or medical gases, liquefied or compressed: elemental gases, liquid or compressed air (oxygen), refrigerant gases, mixtures of industrial gases (carbonic gases), inert gases such as carbon dioxide (carbonic anhydride), insulating gases	1792340381001	Cayambe, Pichincha	25.9 M	Active
Agrogana S.A. Manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant growth regulators	0590060992001	Quito, Pichincha	25.9 M	Active
Detergentes del Ecuador Detcuador S.A. Manufacture of cleaning products: preparations for perfuming and deodorizing rooms; cleaning powders and pastes, including paper, wadding, etc., coated or covered with these cleaning products	0992926228001	Durán, Guayas	23.0 M	Active
Pinturas Ecuatorianas S.A. Pintuco Manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers, pigments and dyes, opacifiers and prepared colours	0990034958001	Guayaquil, Guayas	22.8 M	Active
Dupocsa Protectores Quimicos para el Campo S. A. Manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant growth regulators	0990856583001	Durán, Guayas	21.5 M	Active
Adama Andina B.V. Manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant growth regulators	0992460598001	Guayaquil, Guayas	21.5 M	Active
Laboratorio Biotanicals del Ecuador S.A. Manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics: perfumes and eaux de cologne, beauty and make-up preparations, sunscreens and suntan preparations, manicure and pedicure preparations	0992710454001	Guayaquil, Guayas	21.0 M	Active
Plastivill S.A. Manufacture of plastics in primary forms: polymers, including polymers of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics; polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes, alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers, silicones, polymer-based ion exchangers	0992615451001	Samborondón, Guayas	21.0 M	Active
Avgust-ecuador S.A. Manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant growth regulators	1791414306001	Daule, Guayas	20.9 M	Active
Productora de Gelatina Ecuatoriana S.A. Prodegel Manufacture of gelatin and gelatin derivatives, glues and prepared adhesives, including rubber-based glues and adhesives	1792183154001	San Pedro de Pelileo, Tungurahua	20.1 M	Active
Indura Ecuador S.A. Manufacture of inorganic industrial or medical gases, liquefied or compressed: elemental gases, liquid or compressed air (oxygen), refrigerant gases, mixtures of industrial gases (carbonic gases), inert gases such as carbon dioxide (carbonic anhydride), insulating gases	0990340900001	Guayaquil, Guayas	19.7 M	Active
Industrias de Minerales la Colina Inducolina Cia. Ltda. Manufacture of straight or complex nitrogenous, phosphatic and potassic fertilizers; urea, crude natural phosphates and crude natural potassium salts	0190335275001	Cuenca, Azuay	17.9 M	Active
Ecuabarnices S.A. Manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers, pigments and dyes, opacifiers and prepared colours	0990226903001	Guayaquil, Guayas	17.0 M	Active
Comercial Agricola Alvarez Romero Comalgro Cia. Ltda. Manufacture of disinfectants for agricultural and other uses	0992856734001	Guayaquil, Guayas	16.4 M	Active
Sun Chemical Ecuador S.A. Manufacture of printing ink	1790024857001	Quito, Pichincha	16.3 M	Active
Saint Gobain Abrasivos y Adhesivos Ecuador S.A. Manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers, pigments and dyes, opacifiers and prepared colours	0992697571001	Guayaquil, Guayas	14.9 M	Active
Laboratorios Rene Chardon del Ecuador C Ltda Manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics: perfumes and eaux de cologne, beauty and make-up preparations, sunscreens and suntan preparations, manicure and pedicure preparations	1790298345001	Quito, Pichincha	14.9 M	Active
Maquiladores y Envasadores Maqenva S.A. Fabricación de otros compuestos químicos inorgánicos ( como cloro doméstico).	0992939958001	Guayaquil, Guayas	14.1 M	Active
Clorox del Ecuador S.A. Ecuaclorox Manufacture of paper, wadding, felt and other materials impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, including manufacture of crude glycerol	1792069785001	Guayaquil, Guayas	13.5 M	Active
Oviplax S.A. Manufacture of plastics in primary forms: polymers, including polymers of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics; polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes, alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers, silicones, polymer-based ion exchangers	0190402746001	Guayaquil, Guayas	12.6 M	Active
Qualipharm Laboratorio Farmaceutico S.A. Manufacture of hairdressing and hair care products: shampoos, dyes, hair lacquers, waving and straightening preparations, etc.	1792161886001	Quito, Pichincha	12.5 M	Active
Millpolimeros S.A. Manufacture of plastics in primary forms: polymers, including polymers of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics; polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes, alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers, silicones, polymer-based ion exchangers	1891734928001	Ambato, Tungurahua	11.8 M	Active
Fosforera Ecuatoriana Sa Manufacture of explosives and pyrotechnic products, including percussion caps, detonators, signalling flares and similar articles; propellant powders; matches	1790021203001	Quito, Pichincha	11.8 M	Active
Fabrica de Diluyentes y Adhesivos Disther C.ltda. (Disther) Manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers, pigments and dyes, opacifiers and prepared colours	0990372055001	Guayaquil, Guayas	11.1 M	Active
Sunchodesa Representaciones C. Ltda. Manufacture of plastics in primary forms: polymers, including polymers of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics; polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes, alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers, silicones, polymer-based ion exchangers	0991229353001	Guayaquil, Guayas	11.1 M	Active
Summit Agro South America Spa Manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant growth regulators	1792599040001	Quito, Pichincha	10.9 M	Active
Florasintesis, Fragancias y Aromas C. Ltda. Manufacture of chemically modified fats and oils; essential oils; resinoids, aromatic distilled waters; manufacture of mixtures of odoriferous products for the manufacture of perfumes or food; manufacture of extracts of natural aromatic products	1790951626001	Quito, Pichincha	10.5 M	Active
Diversquim S.A. Dwe Manufacture of cleaning products: preparations for perfuming and deodorizing rooms; cleaning powders and pastes, including paper, wadding, etc., coated or covered with these cleaning products	0990744793001	Guayaquil, Guayas	10.2 M	Active
Aromcolor S.A.S. Manufacture of chemically modified fats and oils; essential oils; resinoids, aromatic distilled waters; manufacture of mixtures of odoriferous products for the manufacture of perfumes or food; manufacture of extracts of natural aromatic products	1790041883001	Quito, Pichincha	10.0 M	Active
Esfel S.A. Manufacture of vitrifiable enamels and glazes, ceramic engobes and similar preparations; pigments and dyes, opacifiers and prepared colours	1790435520001	Cuenca, Azuay	9.9 M	Active

Corporate information from official public records of Ecuador · where this data comes from