Kimia

What Kimia does

Kimia is a UK-headquartered specialist supplier, consolidator, and trader of premium-grade alcohols and solvents, operating from Witham, Essex as a division of the family-owned holding company HG&Co Ltd. The company sources from major European producers including Cristalco, Cargill, INEOS Solvents, BASF, Methanex, and Sedamyl, and redistributes the products in bulk tankers, drums, cans, and bottles to customers in the pharmaceutical, beverage (neutral spirit), laboratory, cosmetics, flavours and fragrance, and household sectors. Its stated end-customers include the world's largest pharmaceutical businesses, hospitals, and Health Ministries, indicating an enterprise-grade customer base with stringent quality and regulatory requirements.

The business model is built around three revenue streams: bulk product sales of premium alcohols and solvents, bespoke blending, bottling, and packing services for customers with specific formulation needs, and consolidation/trading activities leveraging four decades of supplier relationships. Distribution is operated through a dedicated UK fleet for domestic customers and specialist sea and air freight with export documentation and consolidation services for international markets, with established reach into the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian sub-continent, the Far East, and South-East Asia. The company is not a manufacturer of alcohols or solvents at scale; its core capability is in quality-assured packing, blending, regulatory compliance, and multi-source supply chain management.

Kimia differentiates on regulatory and quality credentials, holding B Corp status (the first in its product category), Ecovadis accreditation, ISO 9001:2015, BRCGS Food, Sedex, Responsible Care, KLBD Kosher, Soil Association Organic, HFA Halal, and MHRS certifications. GTM is enterprise field sales with dedicated UK and international sales and customer service teams, and marketing is conducted primarily through an industry blog, white-hat SEO, and permission-based email. The firm is privately held, has 51-100 employees, and discloses no financial figures.

Name

Kimia

Legal name

HG&Co Ltd

Website

https://kimia.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kimia is a UK-based specialist supplier, consolidator, and trader of premium-grade alcohols and solvents, serving pharmaceutical, beverage, laboratory, cosmetics, flavours and fragrance, and household customers in the UK and across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Witham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Bulk Alcohols and Solvents: Supply of premium grade alcohols and solvents in large bulk tankers, drums, cans and bottles to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, laboratory, beverage, flavours and fragrance, and household industries
2. Bespoke Blending, Bottling and Packing Services: Custom blending, bottling and packing services for customers with specific formulation requirements
3. Consolidator and Trader Operations: Quality supplier, consolidator and trader of premium solvents, pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients with global supplier relationships built over 40 years

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kimia is a specialist supplier of premium grade alcohols and solvents for use in pharmaceutical production, laboratory testing, cosmetics formulation, beverages, flavours and fragrance, and household products. The company packages and distributes products in bulk tankers, drums, cans and bottles, and provides bespoke blending, bottling and packing services to customers with specific formulation or packaging requirements. It serves UK customers directly and exports to the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian sub-continent and South-East Asia.

Product overview

Kimia is a specialist supplier of premium quality alcohols and solvents operating for over 40 years. The company offers a portfolio of core products including Premium Alcohols (ethanol-based products in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food grades) and Solvents for industrial applications. Products are organized by industry vertical: Pharmaceutical Alcohol, Neutral Spirit for beverages, Cosmetic Alcohol, Laboratory Chemicals, and Flavours & Fragrance Ingredients. Kimia provides flexible delivery options including bulk tankers, drums, cans and bottles, alongside value-added services such as bespoke blending, bottling and packing services. The company operates globally, distributing throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Indian sub-continent, and South-East Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Alcohol
• Neutral Spirit
• Cosmetic Alcohol
• Laboratory Chemicals
• Flavours & Fragrance Ingredients
• Household Product Alcohols and Solvents
• Premium Alcohols and Solvents — Bulk Tanker Supply
• Premium Alcohols and Solvents — Drums, Cans & Bottles
• Bespoke Blending Services
• Bottling and Packing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• First B Corp certified supplier of premium alcohols and solvents globally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cristalco (France Alcools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cristalco, a leading producer of alcohol and derivatives based in France. Cristalco logo appears on the partners section of the quality standards page indicating a supplier and strategic working relationship.
• CargillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cargill, a global food corporation and ingredients supplier. Cargill logo appears on the quality standards page partners section indicating a supplier relationship for ingredients.
• INEOS SolventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with INEOS Solvents, a leading manufacturer of industrial solvents. Listed as a key supplier partner on the quality standards page.
• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BASF, the world's largest chemical company. BASF logo appears on the partners section indicating a supplier relationship for chemical ingredients.
• MethanexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Methanex, the world's largest producer and supplier of methanol. Listed as a supplier partner on the quality standards page.
• SedamylminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sedamyl, a European producer of alcohol and starch-based products. Listed as a partner supplier on the quality standards page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: World's largest chemical and ingredients distributor, supplying solvents and specialty chemicals to pharmaceutical, personal care, and food customers globally. Operates at far greater scale and product breadth than Kimia, but competes for the same premium-quality supply contracts.
• Univar Solutions: Global chemical and ingredients distributor with a strong specialty portfolio across pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, and industrial solvents. Comparable to Kimia in serving regulated end-markets with value-added formulation and supply chain services.
• Azelis: Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor operating across life sciences, personal care, and industrial markets. Comparable to Kimia in providing formulation-support and application development alongside ingredient distribution.
• IMCD Group: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong presence in pharma, personal care, and food. Comparable to Kimia in the premium, value-added segment of the distribution market with technical sales support.
• Caldic: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving personal care, food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial markets. Comparable to Kimia in delivering formulation, blending, and supply chain services alongside ingredient distribution.
• Biesterfeld: European chemical and specialty ingredients distributor with a long history in solvents and a focus on regulated industries. Comparable to Kimia in the European and emerging-market distribution of premium solvents.

Direct peers

• Greenfield Global: North American producer and supplier of high-purity ethanol and specialty alcohol products serving pharmaceutical, food, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Kimia's pharmaceutical and beverage alcohol business.
• Cristalco: French producer of alcohol and derivatives serving pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and beverage customers. Directly comparable to Kimia on product portfolio and end markets, and already listed as a Kimia supplier partner.
• Sedamyl: European producer of alcohol and starch-based ingredients serving food, beverage, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Kimia's neutral spirit and industrial alcohol offerings.
• Ter Group: Specialty chemicals distributor focused on solvents, intermediates, and ingredients for pharma, personal care, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Kimia in product mix and customer profile, particularly in European and emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haymankimia

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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