Global speciality chemicals and commodities

Supply without
boundaries.

Quay Chemicals connects trusted producers with industrial customers worldwide, combining specialist sourcing, commercial agility and dependable logistics from origin to site.

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UKHead office
NLRotterdam branch
ZACape Town branch
7Representative markets
01 / THE COMPANY

Global reach.
Personal accountability.

For more than a decade, Quay Chemicals has helped customers secure the products they need across complex international supply chains.

Our success is built on strong producer relationships, practical sourcing expertise and close collaboration with experienced logistics providers.

From our United Kingdom headquarters and branches in Rotterdam and Cape Town, we serve customers through representation in France, Brazil, the United States, India, the UAE and China.

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International network

Connected where
business moves.

European coordination, African market access and representation across the world's leading sourcing regions.

01Head office

Poole

Dorset, United Kingdom

02European branch

Rotterdam

Netherlands

03African branch

Cape Town

South Africa

Representation

France Brazil USA India UAE China

02 / COMPLETE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS

From requirement
to reliable delivery.

We manage the journey around your specification, destination and operating schedule.

01

Understand

We confirm the product, specification, volume, packaging and destination.

02

Source

We match your requirement with credible producers in our international network.

03

Validate

We align technical documentation, commercial terms and supply capability.

04

Move

We coordinate packaging, shipping, customs and delivery planning.

05

Deliver

We keep the movement visible and help maintain continuity at your site.

Sourcing and procurement

The right product. The right producer.

Our global supplier network gives customers access to a diverse range of carefully selected producers. We assess credibility, reliability and fit before coordinating the transaction.

  • Supplier identification
  • Specification alignment
  • Samples and safety data
  • Commercial coordination
Shipping and logistics

Every movement considered.

We work with logistics specialists to coordinate international movements with clear communication from collection through customs clearance and final delivery.

  • ISO tanks and IBCs
  • Drums and bags
  • Customs-cleared delivery
  • Buffer-stock planning
03 / PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Chemistry that
keeps industry moving.

From advanced materials to essential process chemicals, our portfolio serves established operations and emerging applications.

CO2
Industrial gas

Carbon dioxide

Food and beverage grade CO2 supplied in certified T-75 ISO tanks, with scheduled delivery and buffer-stock planning for African markets.

>99.9% purity20 MT tanks
LiOH
Advanced materials

Lithium hydroxide

A key material for lithium-ion batteries, ceramics and high-performance lubricants.

MoS2
Advanced materials

Molybdenum disulfide

A versatile solid lubricant used where pressure, load and temperature demand dependable performance.

C4H4O
Bio based chemistry

Furans

Renewable chemical building blocks for resins, solvents and specialised industrial formulations.

R
Natural chemistry

Castor derivatives

Renewable raw materials and functional ingredients derived from castor oil.

S
Industrial chemistry

Solvents

General and application-specific solvents for manufacturing, mining and explosives.

MeOH
Renewable chemistry

Renewable methanol

Bio-methanol produced from sustainable biomass feedstocks for industrial and flavour applications.

VG
Agriculture

Vigourgro

A specialised plant-growth enhancer designed to support development, nutrient uptake and plant health.

TW
Natural solvent

Turpentine extract

A Kraft-industry derived solvent used in coatings, cleaning products, fragrances and specialist applications.

SW
Sustainable material

Natural sugar cane wax

South African, biodegradable wax for candles, coatings, inks, cosmetics and selected food applications.

C2H5OH
Commodity

Ethanol

A widely used solvent, fuel component and formulation ingredient.

FO
Co-product

Fusel oil

A fermentation co-product containing higher alcohols including isoamyl alcohol, propanol and butanol.

C3H8O3
Commodity

Glycerine

A versatile input for food, personal care, pharmaceutical and industrial formulations.

NaOH
Process chemical

Caustic soda flakes

A strong alkali used across manufacturing, processing and water-treatment applications.

PG
Functional liquid

Propylene glycol

A functional ingredient for food, flavour, personal care and industrial applications.

MO
Refined oil

White mineral oil

A highly refined, colourless and odourless hydrocarbon oil.

HCl
Process chemical

Hydrochloric acid

Used in chemical synthesis, metal processing, food production and water treatment.

QI
Quay Industries

Food and agricultural products

Macadamia nuts, cashew nuts, rice, molasses, treacle, syrups and golden syrup sourced for international customers.

04 / CO2 SUPPLY

Continuity for
production-critical operations.

Our food and beverage grade CO2 programme is built around dependable international supply to African production sites.

Discuss CO2 supply ↗
>99.9%published purity
20 MTT-75 tank capacity
22 BARpublished MAWP
24/7supply-chain visibility
05 / INDUSTRIES

One network.
Many applications.

We support industrial customers whose operations depend on quality, continuity and responsive international coordination.

01

Food and beverage

Ingredients, process chemicals and food-grade CO2.

02

Mining and explosives

Application-specific solvents and industrial inputs.

03

Energy and batteries

Materials for storage technology and renewable chemistry.

04

Lubricants and ceramics

High-performance materials for demanding applications.

05

Agriculture

Plant-growth solutions and agricultural commodities.

06

Coatings and personal care

Solvents, oils, waxes and functional ingredients.

Part of the M&S Logistics group

Commercial agility.
Global logistics strength.

Quay Chemicals combines specialist sourcing with access to an established international bulk-liquid logistics ecosystem.

9,500+ISO tank containers in the group network
650+clients served worldwide
25+years of logistics experience
06 / START A CONVERSATION

Let’s move your
next requirement.

Tell us the product, specification, volume and delivery point. We will work with our producer and logistics network to develop the right route to your site.

UK head office+44 78 7409 0435

1 Sovereign Business Park
48 Willis Way, Poole
BH15 3TB, Dorset
United Kingdom

International branches

Quay Chemicals BV
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Quay Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town, South Africa