Number of All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,181
all other basic organic chemical manufacturing businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The all other basic organic chemical manufacturing industry has grown 7.1% since 2000 (from 1,103 to 1,181 firms).
- •The peak year was 2008 with 1,394 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-1.8%).
- •Employment: 167,133 workers in 2023 (-15.1% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 57%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,181 | 2,528 | 167,133 | 9.3% | 10.8% | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,180 | 2,566 | 164,209 | 14.7% | 8.1% | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 1,171 | 2,371 | 153,272 | 4.3% | 3.6% | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 1,204 | 2,410 | 157,401 | 4.9% | 4.3% | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 1,203 | 2,386 | 155,669 | 3.9% | 3.2% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 1,184 | 2,365 | 154,161 | 3.8% | 4.4% | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 1,206 | 2,391 | 156,683 | 4.3% | 6.9% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 1,237 | 2,447 | 155,956 | 7.8% | 3.8% | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 1,275 | 2,360 | 158,437 | 3.4% | 3.8% | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1,289 | 2,365 | 158,817 | 4.1% | 4.8% | +0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.