Quimica Delta

Name

Quimica Delta

Legal name

Química Delta

Website

https://qdelta.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Agrochemical & Fertilizer Wholesale Distribution (AFABAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Contract Warehousing, Blending & Distribution for Agrochemicals (bulk handling, IBC/drum management) (AFABAIAL)

Keywords

• Chemical distribution
• Petrochemical products
• Lubricant base oils
• Industrial solvents
• Specialty chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Teoloyucan

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical and Petrochemical Product Distribution: Quimica Delta generates revenue primarily through the distribution and resale of an extensive catalog of chemical and petrochemical products to industrial clients across Mexico. Revenue is derived from product margins on solvents, base oils, lubricants, specialty chemicals, and related products sold to manufacturers in paints, inks, resins, pharmaceuticals, personal care, home care, automotive, and other industrial sectors. The company also distributes fuels (via subsidiary Exxia) and operates specialized logistics through subsidiary Transdelta.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Quimica Delta distributes an extensive catalog of chemical and petrochemical products—including solvents, base oils, glycols, alcohols, esters, surfactants, specialty chemicals, and raw materials for personal care and home care—to industrial clients across Mexico. The company sources from global producers such as ExxonMobil, PPG, TotalEnergies, and LyondellBasell and delivers through an integrated multi-modal logistics network of six terminals. Value-added offerings include technical formulation support from an in-house laboratory, certified storage and distribution, and supply chain integration services.

Product overview

Quimica Delta is a Mexican chemical and petrochemical products distributor founded in 1974, operating as a single unified distribution platform with three main business segments: Lubricants (base oils), Industrial Chemicals, and Consumer Goods (personal care and home care raw materials). The company distributes an extensive catalog of high-quality chemical products including solvents, surfactants, glycols, alcohols, esters, acids, polymers, and specialty chemicals. The portfolio includes named product lines such as GI Americas Core/SN and GII/GII+ EHC lubricant base oils, ADBS surfactant, propylene/ethylene/dipropylene glycols, and various alcohols and esters. Quimica Delta serves multiple industries including paints, coatings, adhesives, resins, printing, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, metalworking, mining, oil and gas, and personal/home care. The company operates subsidiaries including Transdelta (logistics), Exxia (fuels), and ION Specialties (specialty chemicals), with strategic alliances with major producers like ExxonMobil, PPG, TotalEnergies, and LyondellBasell.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemical and Petrochemical Distribution Services End-to-end distribution of an extensive catalog of chemical and petrochemical products to industrial clients across Mexico, including product integrity assurance, availability guarantee, timely delivery, technical advisory, and competitive pricing.
• Lubricant Base Oils (Group I and Group II) Exxon Mobil base oils distributed under exclusive partnership, including GI Americas Core 100/150/600/2500, GI Americas SN 330/800, and GII/GII+ EHC 45/50/65/120 grades, serving the lubricants, motor oils, gear lubricants, hydraulic systems, and heavy industrial machinery markets.
• Glycol Products (Ethylene, Diethylene, Propylene USP/EP, Propylene Industrial, Dipropylene) Glycol product line distributed under the LyondellBasell alliance with BPM and Kosher certifications for MPG USP storage and distribution, used as coolants, heat transfer fluids, excipients, food additives, humectants, plasticizers, and polyester resin inputs.
• Alcohols (Ethyl, Isopropyl, Methanol, N-Propanol) Industrial and pharmaceutical grade alcohols used as solvents, disinfectants, fuel additives, and formulation inputs for cosmetics, electronics cleaning, hospital disinfection, and chemical manufacturing.
• Esters (N-Propyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate) Fast-evaporating ester solvents used in flexographic and rotogravure ink manufacturing, adhesive and coating preparations, and high-quality printing ink formulations requiring rapid drying.
• Personal Care Vegetable Oils (Sweet Almond, Sunflower, Argan, Macadamia) Refined vegetable oils sold as raw materials for cosmetic, skin care, and hair care formulations, supplied to personal care manufacturers with technical application guidance.
• Surfactants (ADBS - Sodium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate) Anionic surfactant used in powder, liquid, gel, and paste detergents, laundry and dishwashing products, industrial and household degreasers, and cleaning product formulations.
• Carbomers Synthetic crosslinked acrylic polymers used as stabilizers and thickeners in cosmetics, personal care creams, lotions, shower gels, shampoos, adhesives, coatings, and industrial chemical manufacturing.
• Glycoethers Chemical components with ether groups used in paint formulations for efficient solvent properties, low toxicity, improved wetting and dispersion, and corrosion resistance in architectural, industrial, and automotive coatings.
• Nail Polish Removers (Acetone and Acetone-Free) Solvent mixtures formulated for nail polish removal, including acetone-based products and gentler alternatives using ethyl acetate and ethyl lactate for personal care applications.
• Transdelta - Specialized Chemical Trucking Specialized land transportation services for chemical materials, operating from the Teoloyucan yard as Quimica Delta's integrated logistics arm.
• Exxia - Fuel Distribution Distribution of fuels for industrial operations and retail fuel stations, serving as Quimica Delta's fuel distribution subsidiary.
• ION Specialties - Chemical Specialties Chemical specialty distribution focused on solvents, intermediates, and specialty additives for paints, inks, plastics, and resins formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced net working capital for clients through competitive pricing and reliable supply
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• ION SpecialtiesmajorOthers · 1 January 2022ION Specialties is Quimica Delta's chemical specialty company added to the family in 2022, focused primarily on serving the paints, inks, plastics, and resins markets.
• ExxiamajorOthers · 1 January 2016Exxia is Quimica Delta's fuel distribution subsidiary created in 2016 following Mexico's national energy market opening, serving the industrial and retail fuel sectors.
• Exxon MobilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Since 2013, Quimica Delta has been the exclusive distributor of Exxon Mobil base oils for the lubricants and greases market in Mexico. This is the company's flagship partnership and the foundation of its leadership position in the Mexican lubricants market. The partnership with the world's largest base oils producer enables Quimica Delta to offer the highest quality products and cover all product families required by the lubricants industry.
• TransdeltacoreOthers · 1 January 1994Transdelta is Quimica Delta's specialized trucking subsidiary created in 1994, operating from the yard at Teoloyucan. It provides dedicated chemical materials transportation services, enabling integrated logistics as a core component of Quimica Delta's distribution capability.
• PPGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuimica Delta established a strong alliance with PPG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. This partnership determined Quimica Delta's entry into the automotive coatings market and remains a key commercial relationship for serving the automotive sector.
• TotalEnergiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTotalEnergies is listed as one of Quimica Delta's strategic alliances, with a logo displayed on the strategic partners section of the website, indicating a commercial distribution or supply relationship for petroleum and chemical products.
• LyondellBasellmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLyondellBasell is listed as a strategic alliance partner. Quimica Delta distributes LyondellBasell glycol products including MPG USP with BPM and Kosher certifications for storage and distribution, serving pharmaceutical, food, and industrial markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Pochteca: Listed Mexican chemical distributor with nationwide presence across industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, and lubricants — directly comparable to Quimica Delta's customer verticals and multi-terminal distribution model in Mexico.
• Helm de México: Mexican subsidiary of Helm AG, one of the world's largest chemical distribution companies. Most direct comparable to Quimica Delta as a Mexico-based chemical distributor serving industrial clients with multi-product portfolios including solvents, glycols, and specialty chemicals.
• Química Anastacio: Mexican chemical distributor serving industrial clients across paints, coatings, adhesives, plastics, and personal care. Direct comparable as a Mexico-focused chemical distributor with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Pochteca: Mexican chemical distributor listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange serving industrial and consumer chemicals markets with a similar nationwide distribution model. Direct comparable as a Mexican industrial chemicals distributor with overlapping customer base in paints, inks, and lubricants.

Broad incumbents

• Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor serving personal care, pharma, home care, and industrial markets. Comparable to Quimica Delta as a specialty-led chemical distributor with technical advisory and formulation capabilities.
• IMCD: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong presence in coatings, personal care, pharma, and industrial markets. Comparable to Quimica Delta as a value-added specialty distribution platform with technical formulation support, focused on specialty rather than commodity chemicals.
• Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty and industrial chemicals across paints, coatings, pharma, personal care, and lubricants. Direct comparable to Quimica Delta's business model, though with global scale and listed-equity governance.
• Univar Solutions: Global chemical and ingredients distributor serving industrial, pharmaceutical, personal care, and food customers. Comparable to Quimica Delta as a similarly diversified multi-segment chemical distributor, though Univar operates at much larger global scale with a broader supplier portfolio.

Regional players

• TERPEL / Organización Terpel: Major Latin American fuel and lubricants distributor with operations across Colombia, Mexico, and other markets. Comparable to Quimica Delta's Exxia subsidiary as a fuel distribution player, and overlaps on lubricants raw materials through ExxonMobil/Mobil 1 partnerships in the region.

Others

• ExxonMobil (as supplier partner, not competitor): Quimica Delta's principal strategic supplier and exclusive base oils partner since 2013. ExxonMobil's downstream chemicals arm determines the supply and pricing framework for Quimica Delta's flagship lubricants business, making it the most consequential ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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