Wata Chemicals

What Wata Chemicals does

WATA Chemicals Limited is a Bangladesh-based industrial chemicals manufacturer founded in 1981 and listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange since 1992 under the ticker WATACHEM. The company operates a single integrated production facility in Murapara, Rupgonj, Narayanganj, with stated sulfuric acid capacity of 48,000 metric tonnes per year following a March 2019 expansion. Its portfolio comprises seven core products: Sulfuric Acid, Non-Ferric Aluminium Sulphate, Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA 90% & 96%), Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES 70%), Zinc Sulphate, Magnesium Sulphate, and Acid Activated Bleaching Earth. These commodity-grade chemicals serve as raw material inputs across at least nine end-industries, including agriculture, water treatment, public health, battery manufacturing, paper, detergents, soaps, cosmetics, steel re-rolling, paints, adhesives, and gold processing.

The company runs a B2B, direct-sales go-to-market with quote-based pricing negotiated on quantity (metric tons), packaging (bulk tanker, PP bags, jerry cans, drums), incoterms (Ex-Factory or delivered), and payment mode (LC, T/T, Cash). Customers engage via the company website's product catalog and inquiry form, supplemented by phone sales and a modest social media presence. The company has announced a BMRE project to add Aluminum Sulfate (12,000 MT/year) and LABSA/SLES (7,200 MT/year) capacity, signaling modest product-line diversification, and indicates support for international bulk shipments alongside its primarily Bangladesh-domestic focus.

Financially, FY2024 (ended June 30, 2024) revenue was BDT 713.39 million, down ~29% from BDT 1,010.98 million in the prior year, with net income of BDT 9.86 million (BDT 0.67 EPS) down from BDT 44.99 million. Shareholding is broadly distributed among sponsors/directors (36.41%), institutional investors (38.02%), and the general public (25.57%). The Managing Director is MD Nazrul Islam. No patents, certifications, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Wata Chemicals

Legal name

WATA Chemicals Limited

Website

https://watachemical.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WATA Chemicals Limited is a Bangladesh-based industrial chemicals manufacturer (founded 1981, DSE-listed since 1992) producing sulfuric acid, surfactants (LABSA/SLES), aluminum sulfate, and zinc/magnesium sulfates in bulk for B2B customers across agriculture, water treatment, battery, paper, detergent, cosmetics, steel, and mining sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemicals

NAICS

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251), Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613), Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing (325194), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Sulfur & Sulfuric Derivatives (IMAEAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commodity Surfactants & Detergent Base Chemicals (IMAEAAAI), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Industrial chemicals
• Sulfuric acid manufacturing
• Surfactants production
• Water treatment chemicals
• Chemical raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Product Sales: Wata Chemicals manufactures and sells industrial chemicals in large volumes. The company generates revenue through the sale of chemical products including Sulfuric Acid, Aluminum Sulfate, LABSA, SLES, Zinc Sulfate, and Magnesium Sulfate. Products are sold in bulk quantities to various industries including water treatment, battery manufacturing, paper production, fertilizers, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, steel re-rolling mills, paints, glue manufacturing, and gold processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WATA Chemicals Limited manufactures and sells industrial chemicals in large volumes, producing seven core products: Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4), Non-Ferric Aluminium Sulphate, Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA 90% & 96%), Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES 70%), Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate & Heptahydrate, Magnesium Sulphate Monohydrate & Heptahydrate, and Acid Activated Bleaching Earth. These raw materials serve as essential inputs across water treatment, agriculture, fertilizer manufacturing, battery production, paper manufacturing, detergents, soaps, cosmetics, steel processing, paints, and mining industries.

Product overview

WATA Chemicals Limited is a chemical manufacturing company that produces and sells basic industrial chemicals in bulk volumes. The company operates a single unified product portfolio consisting of seven core chemical products: Sulfuric Acid, Non-Ferric Aluminium Sulphate, Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA 90% & 96%), Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES 70%), Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate & Heptahydrate, Magnesium Sulphate Monohydrate & Heptahydrate, and Acid Activated Bleaching Earth. These chemicals serve as essential raw materials across diverse industries including water treatment, agriculture, fertilizers, detergents, soaps, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, paper production, textile processing, metal processing, and battery manufacturing. The company operates a production facility in Murapara, Rupgonj, Narayanganj with sulfuric acid capacity of 48,000 metric tonnes per year and additional capacity for aluminium sulfate (12,000 MT/year) and LABSA/SLES (7,200 MT/year).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sulfuric Acid Highly corrosive mineral acid (H2SO4) used in fertilizer manufacturing, petroleum refining, metal processing, battery production, and water treatment. Wata Chemicals has a total sulfuric acid production capacity of 48,000 metric tonnes annually, enhanced by a second sulfuric acid unit that commenced commercial operations in March 2019 adding 30,000 metric tonnes per year of capacity.
• Non-Ferric Aluminium Sulphate High-purity white crystalline chemical with low iron content (≤0.005%) and high alumina content (≥16%), used in water treatment, paper manufacturing, and textile dyeing applications where low-iron coagulants are required.
• LABSA 90% & 96% - Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid Anionic surfactant available in 90% and 96% concentrations, used in detergent manufacturing, cleaning products, and industrial formulations with foaming and emulsifying properties.
• Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES 70%) High-performance anionic surfactant with 70% active matter, used in personal care products, household cleaning formulations, and industrial cleaners for its foaming and emulsifying properties.
• Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate & Heptahydrate Water-soluble zinc supplements in monohydrate (ZnSO4·H2O) and heptahydrate (ZnSO4·7H2O) forms, used in agriculture, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors as a zinc source.
• Magnesium Sulphate Monohydrate & Heptahydrate High-purity magnesium salts in monohydrate (MgSO4·H2O) and heptahydrate (MgSO4·7H2O) forms, used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and industrial applications as a magnesium and sulfur source.
• Acid Activated Bleaching Earth Acid-activated clay that purifies and decolorizes edible and industrial oils, used in edible oil refining, waste oil recycling, biodiesel production, and cosmetics manufacturing.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Clariant AG: Global specialty chemicals producer with significant presence in surfactants, bleaching earth (for edible oil refining), and industrial inorganic chemicals — overlapping with Wata's SLES/LABSA and bleaching earth product categories.
• Tronox Holdings plc: Global producer of sulfuric acid as a byproduct of titanium dioxide manufacturing, and a major participant in industrial inorganic chemistry — relevant incumbent peer for the sulfuric acid side of Wata's business.
• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with broad portfolios across sulfuric acid chemistry, surfactants (including LABSA/SLES), and specialty chemicals used in water treatment and agriculture — relevant as a global benchmark and competitor across nearly all of Wata's product lines.

Direct peers

• Galaxy Surfactants Limited: India-based specialty surfactant manufacturer producing LABSA, SLES, and related personal-care surfactants for emerging markets — the closest emerging-market peer to Wata's surfactant product line in terms of customer base and product grades.
• ACI Limited: Bangladesh conglomerate with consumer-products and chemical manufacturing operations, including surfactants and specialty chemicals serving the same domestic end markets as Wata Chemicals. The most directly comparable Bangladesh-based peer by geography and product overlap.
• Stepan Company: US-listed global manufacturer of surfactants including LABSA and SLES, the same anionic surfactants Wata produces for detergents and personal care. A directly comparable specialty chemical producer on the surfactant side of Wata's portfolio.
• Beximco Limited: Bangladesh's largest conglomerate, listed on the DSE, with diversified chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer product divisions that overlap with Wata's industrial chemical and surfactant offerings in the domestic market.
• Aarti Industries Limited: Indian specialty and intermediate chemicals manufacturer with overlapping inorganic and organic intermediates (including sulfates and surfactant intermediates) serving similar downstream industrial applications across South Asia and global markets.

Regional players

• Tata Chemicals Limited: Indian-listed manufacturer of basic inorganic chemicals, including sulfuric acid and sulfate-based products. Operates at significantly larger scale but produces a directly overlapping commodity portfolio targeting South Asian industrial customers.
• Gujarat Alkalis and Chemicals Limited: Indian manufacturer of basic industrial chemicals including sulfuric acid and other inorganic acids/salts, with comparable product mix and serving similar downstream applications in South Asian markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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