"Complex tax and labour legislation, together with Brazil´s large geographic span make the distribution space a very special one when compared to other markets."
"Last year Andikem was ranked in the top 10 distributors in Latin America by revenue and has demonstrated we are a relevant player for commodity manufacturers and consumers, which is the core of our business."
GENERAL DIRECTOR, ANIQ (CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF MEXICO)
"The stronger Pemex will be, the stronger Mexico will be in developing the raw materials critical for the development of all manufacturing industries, from electronics to automotive and pharma."
"We believe that the successful chemical distributor of the future needs to be truly digital and Pochteca is investing heavily to be at the forefront of this trend."
"In 2023, we anticipate growing our market reach by double-digits and developing new products, which will be largely driven by the expansion of the Mexican market, as well as our focus on bolstering the paper, mining, and agriculture sector through the use of our products."
"We need to reimagine the chemical industry in Mexico to support an existing US$40 billion market with enormous growth potential to benefit from the geographical position of the country."
"As an association, we will continue with our various social and technological programs, but our foremost priority for the year is to continue our work in the regulatory arena."
PRESIDENT, ASOCIACIÓN NACIONAL DE FABRICANTES DE PRODUCTOS AROMÁTICOS (ANFPA)
"Recent trends have continued and people are more conscious about their wellbeing in a holistic way. These trends continue to provide opportunities in both flavors and fragrances."
The Latin America Petrochemicals and Chemicals 2024 report, produced in alliance with APLA, explores the current state of these industries, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they offer.