Akkim

What Akkim does

Akkim is a privately held Turkish chemical manufacturer founded in 1977 and headquartered in Yalova, Turkey, producing a diversified portfolio that spans basic chemicals (chlorine-alkali, hydrogen peroxide, sodium percarbonate, sodium metabisulfite), persulfates, CMC, plastic additives, textile and paper chemicals, water treatment chemicals, construction chemicals, and ultrafiltration membrane systems under its Akualys sub-brand. The company operates approximately 600,000 tons of annual production capacity across facilities in Turkey, Romania, and Germany, and has built proprietary positions as Turkey's first domestic producer of epoxy resins and epichlorohydrin (using renewable raw materials at an EBRD-financed Yalova facility) and as a developer of advanced ultrafiltration membranes with 90% purification capability. Akkim serves industrial B2B customers across multiple verticals — including construction (e.g., Nuh Cement), food processing (e.g., Cargill), textiles, paper, plastics, and water treatment — through direct sales, a regional dealer network, and exports to 55 countries across 5 continents, with pricing negotiated contractually rather than via public lists. Following a sustained M&A track record (Akcoat 2014, Gizem Frit 2015, Dinox 2017, USK Kimya 2021 for $63 million) and the 2013 Akferal water-treatment joint venture with Feralco, Akkim was announced in February 2026 as the target of a CHF 220 million acquisition by Swiss specialty chemicals company Sika AG under its Strategy 2028, with closing expected in Q3 2026.

Name

Akkim

Legal name

Akkim Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://akkim.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Akkim is a Turkish chemical manufacturer producing basic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, textile, paper, construction, and plastic additives, plus ultrafiltration membranes and epoxy resins, serving industrial B2B customers across 55 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251), Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180), Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing (325194)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Chlor-Alkali & Derivatives (IMAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN), Commodity Surfactants & Detergent Base Chemicals (IMAEAAAI), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC), Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL)

Keywords

• Industrial chemical manufacturing
• Water treatment chemicals
• Ultrafiltration membrane systems
• Epoxy resin production
• Construction chemical additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Manufacturing and Sales: Akkim generates revenue through manufacturing and selling a wide range of chemical products including basic chemicals (chlorine-alkali, hydrogen peroxide, sodium percarbonate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium bisulfite), persulfates, CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose), plastic additives, textile chemicals, paper chemicals, water treatment chemicals, construction chemicals, and ultrafiltration solutions. The company also acquired adhesive and sealant manufacturing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Akkim manufactures and sells a broad range of industrial chemicals including basic chemicals (chlorine-alkali, hydrogen peroxide, sodium percarbonate, sodium metabisulfite, persulfates), CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose), plastic additives, textile chemicals, paper chemicals, water treatment chemicals, construction chemicals, epoxy resins, and ultrafiltration membrane systems for water treatment. The company produces approximately 600,000 tons annually at facilities in Yalova, Turkey and other locations, exporting to 55 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akcoat: Coatings and enamel products subsidiary
• Akualys
• Akkim Europe
• Akkim Silicones

Products and services

• Basic Chemicals (Temel Kimyasallar)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% water purification capability with ultrafiltration technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sika AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Sika AG, a Swiss specialty chemicals company, announced acquisition of Akkim for approximately CHF 220 million in February 2026. The acquisition aims to strengthen Sika's global adhesives and sealants business and expand presence in high-growth markets. Expected to close in Q3 2026.
• AkcoatcoreOthersSubsidiary specializing in coating and enamel chemicals. Akkim acquired Akcoat to expand into enamel and frit market.
• AkferalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Feralco for water treatment chemical production. Established to serve industrial water treatment market with advanced solutions.
• Akkök HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company group. Akkim operates as part of Akkök Holding's portfolio of companies including energy, real estate, and other industrial businesses.
• AkualyscoreOthersSubsidiary specializing in ultrafiltration membrane technology for water and wastewater treatment applications.
• USK KimyacoreOthersAcquired for $63 million in 2021 to expand chemical portfolio and production capacity.
• DinoxcoreOthersGerman company acquired in 2017 as part of European expansion strategy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals leader in adhesives, sealants, and construction chemicals, and the announced acquirer of Akkim. Directly comparable because Sika is purchasing Akkim precisely to expand its construction-chemicals and specialty-chemicals footprint in high-growth markets, overlapping with Akkim's construction chemicals and epoxy resin capabilities.
• BASF SE: Global chemical major producing a broad range of basic, specialty, and industrial chemicals including chlor-alkali, hydrogen peroxide, and water treatment chemistries. Comparable to Akkim as a broad-line competitor across multiple of Akkim's product categories and end markets.
• Solvay SA: Belgian specialty chemicals producer with strong positions in soda ash, peroxides, and silica — directly overlapping with Akkim's hydrogen peroxide, sodium-based commodity chemicals, and specialty additives.

Direct peers

• Kemira Oyj: Finnish specialty chemicals company focused on water-intensive industries and water treatment chemicals. Highly comparable to Akkim's water chemicals and ultrafiltration (Akualys) business, and a useful benchmark for valuing a water-treatment-focused chemical platform.
• Lanxess AG: German specialty chemicals company with strong positions in inorganic chemicals, material protection, and water treatment applications. Comparable to Akkim's inorganic basic chemicals, biocides, and water treatment product lines.
• Arkema SA: French specialty materials company with leading positions in epoxy resins, adhesives, and advanced materials. Highly comparable to Akkim's epoxy resin manufacturing capability and the adhesives/sealants expansion thesis behind the Sika acquisition.
• Clariant AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company focused on industrial and consumer chemistry applications including water treatment and construction additives. Comparable to Akkim as a similarly sized, Swiss-adjacent specialty chemicals platform.
• Tronox Holdings: Global inorganic chemicals producer with electrolytic and other chemical operations serving water treatment, paper, and industrial markets. Comparable to Akkim's basic inorganic chemicals and chlor-alkali derivatives portfolio.

Regional players

• Hayat Kimya: Turkish conglomerate with major chemicals, hygiene, and FMCG operations. Comparable to Akkim as a large-scale Turkish chemical manufacturer competing for domestic market share and export channels.
• Ercros: Spanish basic and intermediate chemicals manufacturer with chlor-alkali, persulfates, and water treatment product lines. Comparable to Akkim in chlor-alkali derivatives and persulfate production for European export markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/akkimkimya
• Facebookfacebook.com/akkimkimya
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akkim-kimya

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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