Chemical Business Association

The Chemical Business Association (CBA), founded in 1923, has a long and illustrious heritage in delivering for its members and is the leading organisation representing the complete chemical supply chain. Many of our members are SME’s and include manufacturers, distributors, traders, warehouse operators, logistics and transport companies, as well as service providers and suppliers who collectively are the main chemical industry interface providing products and services to virtually every sector. Such a diverse membership gives the distinct advantage of a 360-degree view and insight of the global chemical supply chain which, combined with the extensive and in-depth expertise of our staff, enables the CBA to provide wide-ranging services and support to our members, and to engage and work closely with Government and other key stakeholders in the UK and overseas. The chemicals and pharmaceutical industry is the UK’s second biggest industry and CBA members employ over 10,000 people and contribute more than £3 billion to the UK economy. Chemicals are vital for society and with more than 95% of all manufactured products containing inputs from the chemicals industry, CBA members handle around 6.75 million tonnes and make over 2.5 million deliveries of chemicals each year. Health and safety, people and sustainability are at the heart of what we do, and we lead and participate in many initiatives such as the ‘Responsible Care Programme’ which we have been part of since 1993. The Chemical Business Association is the voice of the UK chemical supply chain.