The Chemours Company is a leading global manufacturer of performance chemicals, operating as an independent public company since its spin-off from DuPont in July 2015. The company's business model is structured around three core segments that serve diverse industrial and consumer markets.
The Titanium Technologies segment (accounting for approximately 45% of the company's $5.8 billion net sales in 2024) is one of the world's largest producers of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment. Marketed under the Ti-Pure brand, this chemical provides whiteness and opacity to paints, coatings, plastics, and laminates. The Thermal & Specialized Solutions segment produces refrigerants, propellants, and foam blowing agents, notably driving the transition to low global warming potential (GWP) products with its Opteon line alongside legacy Freon products. The Advanced Performance Materials segment manufactures high-performance fluoropolymers and advanced materials, including well-known brands such as Teflon, Viton, Krytox, and Nafion. These specialty materials are critical for applications in electronics, semiconductors, automotive, clean energy, and telecommunications.
Chemours operates a vertically integrated supply chain with a global manufacturing footprint spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company generates revenue through contract pricing and patented product premiums, leveraging its proprietary chemistries and large-scale production capabilities. While Chemours commands strong market shares and pricing power in its specialized niches, it actively navigates industry challenges such as raw material cost volatility, cyclical demand in the TiO2 market, and stringent environmental regulations regarding PFAS and fluoropolymers.
