CEO (PH), REGION MANAGER CHEMICALS SOUTH AMERICA (SVL) & HEAD OF M&A AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT (SVE), MANUCHAR
"Manuchar is actively looking for M&A opportunities from Mexico and Central America where we see great potential related to nearshoring, over to the Andean region."
"Latin America has its risks, but if you know how to calculate and navigate them and you put resources in the right places, Latin America is a place where one can grow faster."
"Anastacio has recently expanded in new markets like Argentina or Mexico purely organically and with great success, but we are indeed considering a potential acquisition in 2024 that would speed up and simplify our expansion on the Pacific side."
"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."
Mexico's chemical industry faces challenges in securing a reliable feedstock supply and maintaining global competitiveness. A shift towards sustainable energy and local production could provide long-term growth opportunities, and some sectors are booming, including Mexico's dynamic chemical distribution market.