Industry code 20 · Oslo
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Oslo
There are 85 active companies in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Oslo. 2 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 4,064 registered employees. The largest company is Elkem ASA with 1,529 employees. The oldest, Elkem ASA, was founded in 1904. 79% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 85
- New in the last 12 months
- 2
- Registered employees
- 4,064
- Share of limited companies
- 79 %
The largest companies in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Oslo
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkem ASA | 911382008 | 1,529 | NOK 8.5 bn | 1904 |
| 2 | Yara Norge AS | 984015666 | 787 | NOK 21.3 bn | 2001 |
| 3 | Yara International ASA | 986228608 | 536 | NOK 3.6 bn | 2003 |
| 4 | Life Technologies AS | 941218555 | 261 | NOK 2.5 bn | 1986 |
| 5 | Orkla Home & Personal Care AS | 911161230 | 218 | NOK 1.7 bn | 1912 |
| 6 | Nippon Sanso Norge AS | 945772042 | 214 | NOK 1.3 bn | 1987 |
| 7 | Linde Gas AS | 934863909 | 209 | NOK 2.3 bn | 1984 |
| 8 | Basf AS | 914183987 | 159 | NOK 1.9 bn | 1917 |
| 9 | Nordox AS | 914720958 | 90 | NOK 2.2 bn | 1962 |
| 10 | Yara Clean Ammonia Norge AS | 928352498 | 18 | NOK 20.3 m | 2021 |
| 11 | Norsk E-Fuel AS | 923118926 | 14 | NOK 823.6k | 2019 |
| 12 | Menstad Industri AS | 921444427 | 12 | NOK 19.9 m | 1959 |
| 13 | Nordic Electrofuel AS | 916066317 | 11 | NOK 2 m | 2015 |
| 14 | Ing Thor Marcus Kjemiske AS | 934003349 | 6 | NOK 25.2 m | 1983 |
| 15 | AS Tentho | 823073682 | – | – | 2019 |
| 16 | Carbon Dynamics AS | 834314452 | – | NOK 2.1 m | 2024 |
| 17 | Mehren Kjemi AS | 871222142 | – | NOK 2.1 m | 1994 |
| 18 | Pemco Norge AS | 886266642 | – | NOK 0 | 2003 |
| 19 | Thors Miljøteknikk AS | 887227152 | – | NOK 545.9k | 2004 |
| 20 | Solenis Norway AS | 913499654 | – | NOK 87.7 m | 2014 |
| 21 | Malbrum AS | 913633598 | – | NOK 177k | 2014 |
| 22 | Marita Wagenius | 914209455 | – | – | – |
| 23 | Neven Body Care Velimir Tsankov Nedev | 914483123 | – | – | – |
| 24 | Besa Capital AS | 915465447 | – | NOK 85.5k | 2015 |
| 25 | Sunde Group AS | 916106114 | – | NOK 2.8 bn | 2015 |
Newest companies in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Oslo
- Granlien Handmade27 Mar 2026
- Amo Lumie Kader24 Feb 2026
- Rely Skin AS5 Jun 2025
- Lønsjø Holding AS10 Apr 2025
- Aurelie & Joe Essentials DA17 Feb 2025
- Slagentangen Hydrogen AS10 Jan 2025
- Greenh Kristiansund AS26 Nov 2024
- Carbon Dynamics AS21 Oct 2024
- Alchemy Norway Holdco 1 AS8 Feb 2024
- Thorium Purification Plant AS23 Jan 2024
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products are there in Oslo?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 85 active companies in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Oslo. 2 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Oslo?
Elkem ASA is the largest by number of employees, with 1,529 employees. The organisation number is 911382008.
How many people work in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Oslo?
The companies have 4,064 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 14 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Oslo?
The oldest active company, Elkem ASA, was founded in 1904. 79% of the companies are limited companies.
Sub-industries in Oslo
- 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms
- 20.3 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
- 20.4 Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations
- 20.5 Manufacture of other chemical products
Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 20. Figures are updated continuously.