What Snetor does

Snetor is a privately held French distributor of plastics and chemicals, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Courbevoie. The company intermediates between major petrochemical producers (including INEOS, Braskem, PetroChina, Montello, and Novapet) and converters in more than 100 countries, distributing polyolefins (polyethylene, polypropylene), PET, PVC, engineered polymers, masterbatches, styrenics, ethanol, and a broad portfolio of industrial chemicals (acids, acrylates, glycols, solvents, surfactants, plasticizers, and others). Operations are organized around 31 subsidiaries, 100+ storage platforms, and a Snetor Overseas back-to-back international trading entity, processing 40,000+ orders and 95,000+ containers annually with a workforce of 450-520 employees.

Snetor's commercial model is a transactional distribution business generating revenue from procurement-to-sale margins, complemented by a technical support function staffed by plastics engineers who advise customers on polymer selection, transformation techniques, and finishing. Pricing is quote-based and individually negotiated. The company serves primarily small and medium-sized converters, with growing participation in automotive, medical technology, and coatings verticals, and runs a dedicated Snetor Green portfolio for recycled, biodegradable, and bio-sourced materials under ISCC PLUS certification.

Growth has been delivered through a consistent program of acquisitions and joint ventures (Eixo Brasil 2018, Gazechim Plastics 2020, Tecnopol 2020, Coansa 2023, Leonardi and MEG Polymers Türkiye in 2024) and greenfield offices (Mexico 2023, Shanghai 2024), culminating in the April 2026 expansion of its long-standing INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe partnership to cover polyethylene and polypropylene distribution across Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France. Consolidated revenues reached nearly €2 billion in 2025.

Name

Snetor

Legal name

SNETOR, société par actions simplifiée

Website

https://snetor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Snetor is a privately held French distributor of plastics and chemicals, founded in 1981, operating 31 subsidiaries across 100+ countries to supply polyolefins, engineered polymers, and industrial chemicals to converters and industrial customers globally, with nearly €2 billion in 2025 revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Courbevoie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Polymer Distribution: Snetor distributes a comprehensive range of plastic materials including polyethylene, polypropylene, PET, PVC, engineered polymers, masterbatches, and styrenic polymers to converters across Europe, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. Revenue is generated through the margin between procurement and sales prices on product transactions, with volumes driven by the company's international supplier network and local distribution reach.
2. Chemical Products Distribution: Snetor distributes a broad portfolio of chemical products including acids, acrylates, anhydrides, aromatics, biocides, carbonates, glycols, hydroxides & peroxides, oleochemicals, organics, oxides, plasticizers, polyurethane, sodium salts, solvents, surfactants, waxes & mineral oils, and ethanol. This stream serves industrial customers across multiple end markets.
3. Snetor Green Sustainable Products: Specialized distribution of sustainable polymer alternatives including recycled, biodegradable, and bio-sourced materials under the Snetor Green brand, addressing growing demand for circular economy solutions.
4. Technical and Support Services: Snetor provides technical support including polymer recommendation, transformation assistance, and quality management services bundled with its product distribution, enhancing customer stickiness and margin capture.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Snetor is an international distributor of plastics and chemicals, supplying polymer resins (polyethylene, polypropylene, PET, PVC, engineered plastics, masterbatches, and styrenics) and a broad range of chemical products (acids, acrylates, glycols, solvents, surfactants, plasticizers, etc.) as well as ethanol to industrial converters and manufacturers. It operates through 31 subsidiaries and 100+ storage platforms, providing regional warehousing, import-export/back-to-back trading, and bundled technical engineering support across 100+ countries.

Product overview

Snetor is an international distributor of plastics and chemicals with over 40 years of experience. The company operates a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of plastic materials (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PET, PVC, Engineered Plastics, Masterbatches, and Styrenics) and chemical products (acids, acrylates, glycols, solvents, surfactants, and more). The portfolio is organized around a core distribution model supplemented by sustainable product lines under 'Snetor Green' (Recycled, Biodegradable, and Bio-Sourced materials), and supported by value-added services including Supply Chain Management, Technical Support, Customer Service, and Quality/Certification services. The company distributes across 100+ countries through 31 subsidiaries with approximately 450-520 employees, achieving nearly €2 billion in consolidated revenues in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Snetor Green: Sustainable product line including recycled, biodegradable, and bio-sourced materials

Products and services

• Polyethylene (PE) High-quality polyethylene polymer resins for industrial applications including injection molding, film production, and compounding, sold to plastics converters and manufacturers.
• Polypropylene (PP) Polypropylene polymers for industrial transformations including injection molding and film production, distributed to plastics converters.
• PET Polyethylene terephthalate resins distributed for packaging, textiles, and industrial applications.
• PVC Polyvinyl chloride polymers distributed for construction, packaging, and automotive applications.
• Engineered Plastics (Polymères Techniques) Technical polymers including specialty compounds designed for demanding applications in automotive, electronics, and industrial sectors.
• Masterbatches (Mélanges-Maîtres) Concentrated mixtures of pigments or additives encapsulated in a carrier resin, distributed for coloring and enhancing plastic products.
• Styrenics (Styréniques) Styrene-based polymers including PS, ABS, and SBS distributed for various industrial applications.
• Chemical Products Portfolio Comprehensive range of chemical products including acids, acrylates, anhydrides, aromatics, biocides, carbonates, glycols, hydroxides, peroxides, oleochemicals, organics, oxides, plasticizers, polyurethane precursors, sodium salts, solvents, surfactants, and waxes & mineral oils distributed to industrial customers.
• Ethanol Products Crude ethanol and extra neutral ethyl alcohol distributed for industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
• Snetor Green Sustainable Portfolio Sustainable polymer alternatives under the Snetor Green brand, comprising recycled polymers, biodegradable materials, and bio-sourced polymers for customers pursuing circular economy and ESG objectives.
• Supply Chain Distribution Services Distribution and supply chain services including import-export trading, warehousing, local distribution, and back-to-back operations delivered through 100+ storage platforms to customers across 100+ countries.
• Technical Support Services Expert technical assistance from in-house plastics engineers including polymer recommendation based on customer specifications, transformation support, and finishing consultation to ensure optimal processing results.

Quantifiable outcome

• Snetor processes over 40,000 orders per year across 100+ storage platforms, demonstrating operational scale and supply chain efficiency.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• INEOS Olefins & Polymers EuropecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2026Effective April 22, 2026, Snetor distributes INEOS Olefins & Polymers' polyethylene and polypropylene product ranges in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal (full range), and polyethylene in France. This builds on a long-standing relationship and complements INEOS' existing partnership with Biesterfeld. INEOS is backing the agreement with EUR 4BN in investments for a sustainable cracker and EUR 500M to transform the Lavera site, aimed at ensuring secure regional polyolefin supply amid global supply chain pressures.
• Leonardi S.p.a (Italy)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, Snetor and Leonardi S.p.a partnered to strengthen their presence in the Italian market for plastic resins. The partnership combines Leonardi's expertise in technical polymers with Snetor's global network, aiming to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions to customers and partners.
• MEG Polymers (Turkey)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, Snetor entered a partnership with MEG Polymers, a growing Turkish company known for innovative solutions in the plastic resins industry. Together they created MEG Snetor Türkiye, with the ambition to become a major player in Turkey's plastic materials and chemical products distribution market.
• Université Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-DenisminorOthers · 1 January 2024Snetor maintains a durable partnership with Université Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis, primarily to support young students in their search for internships or work-study programs. The company promotes careers in the plastics and chemicals distribution sector among students.
• Cap Juby (Morocco)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Snetor partnered with the Moroccan association Cap Juby to support the reconstruction of the village of Ait Khlef El Oulya following the September 2023 earthquake in the High Atlas. Snetor provided financial support for building sustainable infrastructure including greenhouses, drying areas, and solar panels, as well as agricultural training programs.
• Coansa (Central America)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, Snetor extended its Central American operations by acquiring 51% of Coansa's plastic distribution activities, creating Coansa Snetor Costa Rica, Coansa Snetor Guatemala, and Coansa Snetor El Salvador. This positions Coansa Snetor as the leader in polymer distribution in the region.
• Gazechim PlasticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, Snetor acquired Gazechim Plastics' European plastic distribution activities, marking a major expansion. In 2023, the entity adopted the name Ozyance, reflecting a key milestone in its development within the Snetor group. This acquisition significantly strengthened Snetor's presence across multiple European markets including the UK, Benelux, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans.
• Eixo (Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In 2018, Snetor completed its first external growth operation by acquiring 50% of Brazilian company Eixo, ranked among Brazil's four main polymer distributors. This joint venture created Eixo Snetor Brasil, combining Eixo's local market strength with Snetor's international expertise. Seven years later, this alliance has proven to be a strong growth driver for the group in Latin America.
• Tecnopol (Italy/Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Snetor acquired 70% of Tecnopol's plastic distribution activities, creating Tecnopol Snetor Italia and Tecnopol Snetor Ibérica. These entities now operate under the Snetor Italia and Snetor Ibérica brands respectively since 2026, combining Tecnopol's local market expertise with Snetor's global network.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nexeo Plastics: Global distributor of thermoplastics and engineering polymers serving injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and rotational molding converters. Closely overlaps Snetor's plastics distribution model and converter customer base.
• Biesterfeld: German-headquartered distributor of plastics, polymers, and specialty chemicals that is also a parallel partner of INEOS for polyolefin distribution. It directly competes with Snetor across European polymer distribution, particularly in Germany, France, Iberia, and Italy.
• TER Group (TER Plastics Polymer Group): German distributor of engineering polymers, polyolefins, and technical plastics serving injection molding and extrusion converters. Comparable to Snetor in core polymer portfolio, European footprint, and converter customer base.
• Resinex: Italy-headquartered pan-European distributor of plastic raw materials (PE, PP, PET, PVC) and engineering polymers. Directly competes with Snetor across its core European polyolefin and technical polymer distribution business.

Broad incumbents

• Azelis: Belgian-headquartered specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with a meaningful plastics, polymers, and additives offering as part of a much broader industrial and life sciences portfolio.
• Brenntag: Global #1 chemical distributor with much larger scale than Snetor and broad specialty/commodity chemical offering. Plastics-related distribution is a portion of a much wider portfolio serving similar industrial customers.
• Univar Solutions: North American-headquartered broad-line chemical distributor with significant polymer offerings. Operates at substantially greater scale than Snetor across multiple chemical categories including plastics.
• IMCD: Dutch-headquartered specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong plastics additives and polymer specialty offerings. Serves similar industrial downstream customers but as part of a broader specialty chemicals portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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