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Country US

Exchange NYSE

Industry Chemicals - Specialty

Sector Basic Materials

Market Cap $23.99B

CEO Mr. Peter Z. E. Vanacker

LyondellBasell Industries is a chemical company that makes a wide range of products used in everyday items. They produce basic chemicals and plastics, which are used to create things like containers, packaging, and even car parts. The company also refines crude oil to make fuels like gasoline. With operations in many countries, LyondellBasell plays a key role in providing materials that are essential for various industries.

Streams of revenue

Refined Products: 21%

Polyethylene: 20%

Polypropylene: 18%

Oxyfuels And Related Products: 14%

Olefins And Co Products: 11%

Compounding and solutions: 9%

Intermediates and Derivatives: 7%

Geographic Distribution

UNITED STATES: 62%

GERMANY: 8%

CHINA: 7%

MEXICO: 6%

JAPAN: 5%

ITALY: 4%

FRANCE: 4%

POLAND: 3%

NETHERLANDS: 2%

Core Products

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Refining Fuel production

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Polyolefins Versatile plastics

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Advanced Polymers High-performance materials

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Technology Licensing Process technologies

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Intermediates & Derivatives Chemical building blocks

Business Type

Business to Business

Competitive Advantages

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Economies of Scale Large-scale production capabilities enable lower per-unit costs, allowing LyondellBasell to maintain competitive pricing in the market.

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Technological Expertise LyondellBasell's investment in research and development fosters innovation in process technologies, providing a competitive edge in product quality and efficiency.

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Diverse Product Portfolio LyondellBasell offers a wide range of products across multiple segments, reducing dependency on any single market and enhancing resilience.

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Strong Customer Relationships Long-standing partnerships with key customers enhance loyalty and provide stability in revenue streams, making it harder for competitors to penetrate.

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Global Manufacturing Footprint The company's extensive international presence allows for cost advantages and access to diverse markets, optimizing supply chain efficiency.

Key Business Risks

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Market Volatility Fluctuations in demand and pricing for chemical products can impact revenues and profitability.

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Raw Material Prices Volatility in the prices of crude oil and other raw materials can significantly affect production costs.

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Regulatory Compliance Changes in environmental regulations and safety standards may increase operational costs or limit production capabilities.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Dependence on global supply chains makes the company vulnerable to disruptions from geopolitical issues or natural disasters.

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Technological Advancements Failure to innovate or adapt to new technologies may result in loss of competitive edge in the market.

Meeting Expectations

6 /10

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