중국의 화학제품 창고 시장 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향 및 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the china chemical warehousing market size is projected to be USD 18.24 billion in 2025, USD 19.49 billion in 2026, and reach USD 27.61 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.21% from 2026 to 2031.

This report is Segmented by Warehouse Type (General Warehousing, Specialty Chemical Warehouse, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Warehouses, and More), by Chemical Type (Flammable Liquids, Corrosives, Toxic Substances, and More), and by End-User Industry (Basic Chemicals Manufacturing, Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD Billion).

China Chemical Warehousing Market Trends and Insights

Rapid Expansion of Chemical Manufacturing Base

China's petrochemical and chemical sector is set to deliver value-added growth above 5% annually through 2026, with emphasis on high-end polyolefins, electronic chemicals, and new-energy feedstocks under the 2025 to 2026 stable growth plan. Large-scale programs continue to add capacity and draw in specialized warehousing for flammable and toxic materials with tighter custody needs. Foreign direct investment in life sciences and specialty platforms, including the USD 475 million Wuxi site, adds momentum to GDP-compliant storage and distribution. The China chemical warehousing market benefits as throughput rises for electronic-grade solvents and engineered materials that require inert-atmosphere, contamination-free storage. This upstream shift compresses dwell times and raises the value of automation, raising utilization and stabilizing margins for certified operators.

Stringent Chemical Safety Regulations

The Dangerous Chemicals Safety Law, effective May 1, 2026, sets a 127-article framework that enforces dual-person receipt and dual-person custody for highly toxic and major-hazard materials, with records kept for at least three years. The GB 45673-2025, which took effect on November 1, 2025, mandates full-process automation for high-risk processes and upgrades continuous monitoring and safety instrumentation. Warehouses are adding IoT sensors, compliant sprinklers, and government-interconnected control systems to meet approvals and pass audits. Smaller facilities without the capital to retrofit are either consolidating or exiting, which tilts demand to certified parks and integrated platforms with high compliance readiness. The Chinese chemical warehousing market shifts toward fewer but more automated and traceable sites as enforcement intensifies in 2026.

Restrictive Land Use Policies for Hazardous Materials

The Dangerous Chemicals Safety Law requires prescribed safety distances between hazardous storage and sensitive receptors and pushes new projects into approved chemical parks that undergo periodic reviews. Environmental impact rules linked to new pollutants strengthen screening and alignment with ecological zoning and park-level EIAs. These layers reduce eligible land and prolong approvals, sending projects to zones where transport and emergency services lag coastal hubs. The Chinese chemical warehousing market sees higher capital intensity per tonne as siting constraints and buffer areas expand in 2026. Developers navigate this by prioritizing designated parks with built-in safety and response infrastructure where approvals are more predictable.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Logistics Growth
2. Growth in the Specialty and Fine Chemicals Sector
3. High Compliance and Infrastructure Costs

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Specialty chemical warehouses held the largest market share of 36.42% of the China chemical warehousing market in 2025, as customers shifted to fine and electronic chemicals that require segregation and contamination control. These sites use inert-gas blanketing for oxygen-sensitive compounds, controlled humidity for hygroscopic materials, and batch genealogy tracked with RFID to meet chain-of-custody needs in semiconductors and biologics. Temperature-controlled chemical warehouses are growing the fastest, with a CAGR of 8.62% through 2031 under stricter GDP rules and rising cold-chain flows of APIs and specialty intermediates, which strengthens compliance-led differentiation. General chemical warehouses continue to serve stable bulk products with fewer integrity risks, although margin pressure is rising as shippers prioritize liability protection in sensitive categories. The Chinese chemical warehousing market favors operators that blend specialty infrastructure and digital orchestration to raise asset turns and service quality under tighter enforcement.

Growth within this segmentation tracks technology deployment and regulatory readiness in 2026. HAZMAT warehouses that manage flammables, corrosives, and toxics are upgrading to explosion-proof systems and automated suppression aligned to GB and legal requirements on dual-person custody and real-time tracking. Operators are piloting digital twins and AI-driven scheduling to improve slotting and labor efficiency, reporting productivity gains that defend margins despite higher compliance costs. The Chinese chemical warehousing industry is moving to standardized automation and integrated monitoring to ensure approvals and to interoperate with government platforms in 2026. The Chinese chemical warehousing market continues to differentiate on specialty readiness, GDP performance, and audit velocity that reduces customer risk.

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

1. Sinotrans Ltd.
2. Yongtaiyun Chemical Logistics
3. Rokin Logistics
4. Den Hartogh Logistics
5. Hoyer Group
6. Milkyway Intelligent Supply Chain
7. COSCO Shipping Group (COSCO Shipping Chemical)
8. Sumisho Global Logistics (China) Co.,Ltd
9. Bertschi
10. Sunward logistics co. ltd
11. SF Express
12. Kerry Logistics Network
13. BDP International
14. Rhenus Logistics
15. DHL Group
16. CEVA Logistics
17. Broekman Logistics
18. Yusen Logistics
19. Odyssey Logistics and Technology Corporation
20. DSV

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Market Landscape

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Rapid Expansion of Chemical Manufacturing Base
  • 4.2.2 Stringent Chemical Safety Regulations
  • 4.2.3 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Logistics Growth
  • 4.2.4 Growth in Specialty and Fine Chemicals Sector
  • 4.2.5 Yangtze River Economic Belt Development
  • 4.2.6 Smart Warehousing Technology Integration
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Restrictive Land Use Policies for Hazardous Materials
  • 4.3.2 High Compliance and Infrastructure Costs
  • 4.3.3 Frequent Regulatory Changes and Enforcement
  • 4.3.4 Chemical Industry Relocation Pressures
• 4.4 Value / Supply-Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
• 4.6 Technological Outlook
• 4.7 Porter's Five Forces
  • 4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.7.5 Competitive Rivalry
• 4.8 Impact of Geopolitical Events on the Market

5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value, USD Billion)

• 5.1 By Warehouse Type
  • 5.1.1 General Warehousing
  • 5.1.2 Specialty Chemical Warehouse
  • 5.1.3 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Warehouses
  • 5.1.4 Temperature-Controlled Chemical Warehouses
• 5.2 By Chemical Type
  • 5.2.1 Flammable Liquids
  • 5.2.2 Corrosives
  • 5.2.3 Toxic Substances
  • 5.2.4 Oxidizers
  • 5.2.5 Others
• 5.3 By End-user Industry
  • 5.3.1 Basic Chemicals Manufacturing
  • 5.3.2 Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing
  • 5.3.3 Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
  • 5.3.4 Agrochemicals
  • 5.3.5 Paints, Coatings and Adhesives
  • 5.3.6 Food and Feed Additives
  • 5.3.7 Oil and Gas / Petrochemicals
  • 5.3.8 Others

6 Competitive Landscape

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 Sinotrans Ltd.
  • 6.4.2 Yongtaiyun Chemical Logistics
  • 6.4.3 Rokin Logistics
  • 6.4.4 Den Hartogh Logistics
  • 6.4.5 Hoyer Group
  • 6.4.6 Milkyway Intelligent Supply Chain
  • 6.4.7 COSCO Shipping Group (COSCO Shipping Chemical)
  • 6.4.8 Sumisho Global Logistics (China) Co.,Ltd
  • 6.4.9 Bertschi
  • 6.4.10 Sunward logistics co. ltd
  • 6.4.11 SF Express
  • 6.4.12 Kerry Logistics Network
  • 6.4.13 BDP International
  • 6.4.14 Rhenus Logistics
  • 6.4.15 DHL Group
  • 6.4.16 CEVA Logistics
  • 6.4.17 Broekman Logistics
  • 6.4.18 Yusen Logistics
  • 6.4.19 Odyssey Logistics and Technology Corporation
  • 6.4.20 DSV

7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook

• 7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment