Coronavirus impact on chemical companies' stock price by revenue category 2020
Commodity chemicals refers to a group of chemicals that are created on a very large scale in order to satisfy the global market demand for them, such as ethylene. Some of the main companies in this industry include BASF, LyondellBasell, and SABIC.
Specialty chemicals refers to chemicals that are sold based on their performance or functionality rather than on their composition. Some of the main companies in this industry include DSM, Clariant, Huntsman, and Ashland.