GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Chemicals Industry Statistics

Chemical industry accelerates digital transformation to boost efficiency and sustainability.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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47% of chemical companies consider cybersecurity a top priority in their digital transformation efforts

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70% of chemical companies consider digital transformation crucial for future competitiveness

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71% of chemical companies recognize digital transformation as essential for sustainability initiatives

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61% of chemical firms report that digital transformation has improved their agility in responding to market changes

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65% of chemical industry leaders believe that digital transformation enhances innovation speed

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42% of chemical industry executives report that digital transformation has improved customer engagement

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29% of chemical sector executives believe their digital transformation is ahead of competitors

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74% of chemical industry leaders believe digital transformation will be a key factor in future industry leadership

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68% of chemical industry executives identify digital innovation as critical for business resilience

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57% of chemical firms invest in digital training programs for their employees

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51% of chemical companies are exploring AI-based solutions for safety management

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43% of chemical industry digital transformation projects focus on sustainability reporting

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44% of chemical firms see digital transformation as a way to improve product quality

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37% of chemical companies are exploring the use of digital twins for product development

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65% of chemical companies reported improved safety outcomes after implementing digital monitoring solutions

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55% of chemical firms have adopted IoT solutions to optimize production processes

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60% of chemical companies have invested in digital analytics tools to improve supply chain visibility

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70% of chemical plants worldwide are deploying predictive maintenance solutions via digital technologies

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63% of chemical companies have implemented digital sensors on production equipment

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Digital twins are utilized by 35% of chemical manufacturers to simulate and optimize processes

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The use of augmented reality for maintenance and training in chemicals has grown by 25% annually

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83% of chemical companies say that data-driven decision making has enhanced their innovation efforts

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54% of chemical companies have adopted digital quality management systems

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55% of chemical manufacturers have adopted mobile devices for plant operations and monitoring

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48% of chemical companies utilize digital dashboards for real-time operational insights

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62% of chemical companies have implemented artificial intelligence in their supply chain management

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53% of chemical companies plan to expand their digital workforce over the next five years

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40% of chemical firms utilize advanced analytics for predictive maintenance and process optimization

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49% of chemical companies have increased investment in digital talent development

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78% of chemical companies plan to implement faster data analytics platforms to improve decision-making

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56% of chemical firms are leveraging digital supply chain solutions for better inventory management

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36% of chemical companies utilize real-time data streaming to monitor plant operations

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59% of chemical companies have adopted digital sourcing and procurement platforms

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42% of chemical companies are investing in 3D printing technology for rapid prototyping and customized parts

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49% of chemical companies have increased their use of digital solutions for environmental compliance tracking

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54% of chemical firms report that digital tools have improved their collaboration with supply chain partners

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50% of chemical companies leverage digital tools for workforce safety training

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55% of chemical companies are using virtual reality for training and plant simulations

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46% of chemical producers are utilizing digital solutions to improve raw material quality assessment

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Digitalization is expected to reduce operational costs in the chemical industry by up to 15% by 2025

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58% of chemical industry leaders believe digital transformation improves overall operational agility

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67% of chemical industry digital transformation projects are driven by sustainability goals

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61% of chemical firms believe digital transformation reduces compliance costs

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66% of chemical firms report increased efficiency from the integration of digital process automation

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59% of chemical companies have piloted or adopted robotic process automation to streamline admin tasks

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69% of chemical companies have seen increased operational efficiency through automation enabled by digital tools

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60% of chemical firms report that digital transformation has helped them reduce waste and emissions

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72% of chemical companies have accelerated their digital transformation initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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48% of chemical industry executives see digital transformation as a key driver for growth

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38% of chemical companies use artificial intelligence to enhance R&D processes

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80% of chemical firms plan to increase their digital transformation budget in the next two years

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The adoption rate of cloud computing in the chemical industry has increased by 40% since 2018

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45% of chemical companies report challenges in integrating legacy systems with new digital platforms

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29% of chemical companies use blockchain technology for supply chain transparency

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54% of chemical companies see big data analytics as a way to better predict market trends

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32% of chemical companies use robotic process automation for administrative tasks

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50% of chemical companies are exploring AI-powered predictive analytics to optimize inventory management

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35% of chemical organization report increased collaboration across departments due to digital tools

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44% of chemical firms report increased regulatory compliance through digital systems

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65% of chemical industry innovations are now enabled through digital technologies

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53% of chemical companies use digital platforms for customer engagement and sales

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33% of chemical companies consider data privacy a barrier to digital transformation

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67% of chemical companies see data analytics as critical for customer insights

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33% of chemical organizations are piloting or using machine learning for process optimization

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77% of chemical companies plan to expand their digital R&D capabilities

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Key Highlights

72% of chemical companies have accelerated their digital transformation initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Digitalization is expected to reduce operational costs in the chemical industry by up to 15% by 2025
65% of chemical companies reported improved safety outcomes after implementing digital monitoring solutions
55% of chemical firms have adopted IoT solutions to optimize production processes
48% of chemical industry executives see digital transformation as a key driver for growth
38% of chemical companies use artificial intelligence to enhance R&D processes
60% of chemical companies have invested in digital analytics tools to improve supply chain visibility
80% of chemical firms plan to increase their digital transformation budget in the next two years
70% of chemical plants worldwide are deploying predictive maintenance solutions via digital technologies
The adoption rate of cloud computing in the chemical industry has increased by 40% since 2018
45% of chemical companies report challenges in integrating legacy systems with new digital platforms
58% of chemical industry leaders believe digital transformation improves overall operational agility
63% of chemical companies have implemented digital sensors on production equipment

In an era where digital mastery is redefining industry standards, 72% of chemical companies have accelerated their transformation initiatives amid the pandemic, aiming to slash operational costs by up to 15% and propel growth through advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and digital analytics.

Digital Transformation

47% of chemical companies consider cybersecurity a top priority in their digital transformation efforts
70% of chemical companies consider digital transformation crucial for future competitiveness
71% of chemical companies recognize digital transformation as essential for sustainability initiatives
61% of chemical firms report that digital transformation has improved their agility in responding to market changes
65% of chemical industry leaders believe that digital transformation enhances innovation speed

Digital Transformation Interpretation

With nearly half prioritizing cybersecurity and over two-thirds deeming digital transformation vital for competitiveness, sustainability, and agility, the chemical industry is clearly pouring digital fuel into its innovation engine—or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Executive Perspectives and Strategic Initiatives

42% of chemical industry executives report that digital transformation has improved customer engagement
29% of chemical sector executives believe their digital transformation is ahead of competitors
74% of chemical industry leaders believe digital transformation will be a key factor in future industry leadership
68% of chemical industry executives identify digital innovation as critical for business resilience

Executive Perspectives and Strategic Initiatives Interpretation

With nearly half of chemical industry executives noting improved customer engagement through digital transformation, and a substantial 74% viewing it as vital for future leadership and resilience, it's clear that digital innovation is not just a trend but the chemical sector's blueprint for survival and success in the digital age.

Exploration and Future Trends in Digital Chemistry

57% of chemical firms invest in digital training programs for their employees
51% of chemical companies are exploring AI-based solutions for safety management
43% of chemical industry digital transformation projects focus on sustainability reporting
44% of chemical firms see digital transformation as a way to improve product quality
37% of chemical companies are exploring the use of digital twins for product development

Exploration and Future Trends in Digital Chemistry Interpretation

With over half of chemical firms investing in digital training and nearly half leveraging AI for safety and quality, it's clear that the industry is not just transforming but doing so with a chemically precise mixture of innovation and responsibility.

Implementation of Digital Solutions and Tools

65% of chemical companies reported improved safety outcomes after implementing digital monitoring solutions
55% of chemical firms have adopted IoT solutions to optimize production processes
60% of chemical companies have invested in digital analytics tools to improve supply chain visibility
70% of chemical plants worldwide are deploying predictive maintenance solutions via digital technologies
63% of chemical companies have implemented digital sensors on production equipment
Digital twins are utilized by 35% of chemical manufacturers to simulate and optimize processes
The use of augmented reality for maintenance and training in chemicals has grown by 25% annually
83% of chemical companies say that data-driven decision making has enhanced their innovation efforts
54% of chemical companies have adopted digital quality management systems
55% of chemical manufacturers have adopted mobile devices for plant operations and monitoring
48% of chemical companies utilize digital dashboards for real-time operational insights
62% of chemical companies have implemented artificial intelligence in their supply chain management
53% of chemical companies plan to expand their digital workforce over the next five years
40% of chemical firms utilize advanced analytics for predictive maintenance and process optimization
49% of chemical companies have increased investment in digital talent development
78% of chemical companies plan to implement faster data analytics platforms to improve decision-making
56% of chemical firms are leveraging digital supply chain solutions for better inventory management
36% of chemical companies utilize real-time data streaming to monitor plant operations
59% of chemical companies have adopted digital sourcing and procurement platforms
42% of chemical companies are investing in 3D printing technology for rapid prototyping and customized parts
49% of chemical companies have increased their use of digital solutions for environmental compliance tracking
54% of chemical firms report that digital tools have improved their collaboration with supply chain partners
50% of chemical companies leverage digital tools for workforce safety training
55% of chemical companies are using virtual reality for training and plant simulations
46% of chemical producers are utilizing digital solutions to improve raw material quality assessment

Implementation of Digital Solutions and Tools Interpretation

In the ever-evolving chemical industry, where 83% embrace data-driven innovation and 70% deploy predictive maintenance, digital transformation is not just enhancing safety and efficiency but becoming the recipe for staying ahead in a complex, tech-driven landscape.

Operational Efficiency and Performance Improvements

Digitalization is expected to reduce operational costs in the chemical industry by up to 15% by 2025
58% of chemical industry leaders believe digital transformation improves overall operational agility
67% of chemical industry digital transformation projects are driven by sustainability goals
61% of chemical firms believe digital transformation reduces compliance costs
66% of chemical firms report increased efficiency from the integration of digital process automation
59% of chemical companies have piloted or adopted robotic process automation to streamline admin tasks
69% of chemical companies have seen increased operational efficiency through automation enabled by digital tools
60% of chemical firms report that digital transformation has helped them reduce waste and emissions

Operational Efficiency and Performance Improvements Interpretation

As the chemical industry increasingly embraces digital transformation—driven by sustainability, efficiency, and compliance—it's clear that tomorrow’s operations will be smarter, greener, and more agile, proving that in this sector, going digital isn't just an upgrade, but a necessary catalyst for competitive survival.

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation

72% of chemical companies have accelerated their digital transformation initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic
48% of chemical industry executives see digital transformation as a key driver for growth
38% of chemical companies use artificial intelligence to enhance R&D processes
80% of chemical firms plan to increase their digital transformation budget in the next two years
The adoption rate of cloud computing in the chemical industry has increased by 40% since 2018
45% of chemical companies report challenges in integrating legacy systems with new digital platforms
29% of chemical companies use blockchain technology for supply chain transparency
54% of chemical companies see big data analytics as a way to better predict market trends
32% of chemical companies use robotic process automation for administrative tasks
50% of chemical companies are exploring AI-powered predictive analytics to optimize inventory management
35% of chemical organization report increased collaboration across departments due to digital tools
44% of chemical firms report increased regulatory compliance through digital systems
65% of chemical industry innovations are now enabled through digital technologies
53% of chemical companies use digital platforms for customer engagement and sales
33% of chemical companies consider data privacy a barrier to digital transformation
67% of chemical companies see data analytics as critical for customer insights
33% of chemical organizations are piloting or using machine learning for process optimization
77% of chemical companies plan to expand their digital R&D capabilities

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As the chemical industry accelerates its digital transformation—driven by a pandemic-induced urgency and a collective push toward innovation—it's clear that embracing AI, big data, and cloud technologies isn't just about staying competitive, but about chemically bonding the future of smarter, more agile operations, even as legacy systems pose the necessary but complex challenge.