GLEC ChemTrade FZCO is a Dubai-based international chemicals and commodities trading company — connecting global manufacturers to buyers across 180+ countries. One trading partner. Zero borders.
GLEC ChemTrade manages the full international trade chain — from identifying and sourcing chemical products and commodities anywhere in the world to delivering them to our clients' ports and warehouses globally.
We identify and qualify chemical manufacturers, producers and suppliers across Asia, Europe and the Americas — handling all negotiation, contracting and pricing on your behalf.
Sourcing network spanning 180+ countries with pre-qualified manufacturer databases in China, India, Germany, South Korea, Turkey and the Netherlands. Technical specification review and supplier audits included.
Sea, air and multimodal freight for chemicals and hazardous cargo — with full IMDG compliance, competitive rates and optimised transit times across all major international trade lanes.
FCL, LCL, ISO tank containers, flexitanks and bulk chemical tankers. Routing via Jebel Ali Port — one of the world's largest container ports — to destinations across all continents.
Complete international trade documentation — Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, MSDS, SDS, dangerous goods declarations and buyer-country import permits managed end to end.
Chemical-specific compliance covering REACH, GHS labelling, ADR/IMDG dangerous goods codes and import licensing requirements across 180+ destination countries.
JAFZA-based storage and value-added services — chemical blending, dilution, repackaging into buyer-specification containers and hazmat labelling for international re-export.
Temperature-controlled and segregated storage for incompatible chemical groups. Full hazardous materials handling certification and JAFZA dangerous goods permits.
From origin manufacturer to your destination port, warehouse or industrial facility — fully tracked, insured international delivery with real-time shipment visibility and electronic documentation.
CIF, FOB, DDP and DAP Incoterms supported. Direct delivery to buyers across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas with hazardous cargo specialist carriers.
Letters of credit, trade insurance, invoice financing and supply chain credit — enabling buyers and sellers to trade with confidence across international borders.
Partnerships with UAE and international financial institutions for LC issuance, payment guarantees, buyer credit and working capital financing for large chemical orders.
Pre-shipment quality testing, certificate of analysis (COA) verification, third-party lab testing and supplier audits — every chemical shipment meets your exact technical specifications.
Accredited lab partnerships in China, India, Germany and the Netherlands. COA review, purity verification, MSDS validation and SDS compliance checks on every consignment.
Supply chemical products under your own brand — custom formulation, white-label manufacturing, buyer-specification packaging and all required international chemical labelling and SDS documentation.
Minimum order quantities from 1 MT. Custom concentrations, packaging formats (drums, IBC, flexitank, bulk) and full GHS-compliant labelling for any destination market.
Every client receives a dedicated chemical trade manager — your single point of contact for sourcing, shipment tracking, compliance queries and transaction management.
Average 10 years of international chemicals trading experience. Available via phone, WhatsApp and email with a guaranteed 2-hour response commitment.
The highest-demand chemical products and commodities in international trade — sourced from global manufacturers and supplied to buyers across 180+ countries from our Dubai FZCO base.
Benzene, toluene, xylene, methanol, ethanol, acetone, MEK and other key petrochemical solvents sourced from Asia and Europe for industrial buyers globally.
Surfactants, intermediates, catalysts, adhesives, coatings raw materials and specialty chemical blends for industrial and manufacturing clients worldwide.
Urea, DAP, MAP, NPK, potash and agrochemical inputs for agricultural buyers across Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia — bulk and packaged supply.
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, reagents and fine chemicals sourced from GMP-certified manufacturers in India, China and Europe.
Polyethylene (HDPE/LLDPE), polypropylene, PVC, PET and engineering plastics for manufacturers across Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Group I, II and III base oils, lubricant additives, finished lubricant blends and industrial greases for OEM and aftermarket buyers globally.
Our 8-step international chemical trade process ensures complete transparency, regulatory compliance and on-schedule delivery — every milestone tracked and reported to you in real time.
Sourcing, quality testing, freight, documentation and delivery — your entire chemical supply chain managed by one team.
Active manufacturer and buyer networks across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas — all served from our Dubai FZCO base.
IMDG-compliant dangerous goods shipping — specialist carriers, proper placarding, UN packaging and full ADR documentation for chemical cargo.
Full end-to-end visibility via client portal — GPS, milestone alerts and document access 24/7.
Marine and freight insurance on every shipment with rapid claims processing.
Bulk purchasing power and direct supplier relationships — transparent, zero-hidden-fee invoicing.
REACH, GHS, RoHS and destination-country import regulations — fully managed by our chemical compliance specialists.
FOB, CIF, DDP, DAP and EXW — we trade on the terms that work for your business and banking requirements.
Certified cold chain and heated tank containers for temperature-sensitive chemical products from origin to destination.
Carbon-offset freight, eco-packaging and ESG-aligned supplier selection.
Supply chemical products under your own brand — custom formulation, packaging and GHS-compliant labelling for any market.
Round-the-clock experts across time zones — your chemical supply chain never stops, and neither do we.
Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone gives GLEC ChemTrade unmatched access to global shipping lanes, zero corporate tax, and direct connections to chemical manufacturers in Asia and industrial buyers across Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Jebel Ali handles 15M+ TEU annually — direct weekly services to 140+ global ports
100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax, zero import/export duties on re-exported goods
Dedicated chemical storage zones, hazmat permits and ISO-tank handling at Jebel Ali Port
8-hour shipping radius covers Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East — ideal for chemical re-export
World Bank top-ranked for ease of business — predictable, transparent trade environment
AED-USD peg since 1997 — exceptional exchange rate stability
Dubai's annual non-oil foreign trade value — making it one of the world's top re-export and commodity trading hubs.
Jebel Ali Port is the world's largest man-made port and the busiest chemical cargo hub connecting Asia to Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Companies registered in JAFZA alone — including major global chemical producers, traders and logistics companies serving international markets.
Everything you need to know about trading chemicals and commodities internationally through GLEC ChemTrade FZCO.
We trade petrochemicals, solvents, specialty chemicals, fertilisers, agrochemicals, polymer resins, base oils, lubricants, pharma fine chemicals and industrial raw materials — sourced from global manufacturers and supplied to international buyers across 180+ countries.
We supply to buyers across Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Our primary supply corridors run from Asia-Pacific manufacturers through Dubai to end-markets in Africa and South Asia, and from European producers to buyers in the Middle East and Asia.
No. GLEC ChemTrade FZCO operates exclusively as an international trader from our Dubai JAFZA base. We do not sell or deliver goods within the UAE domestic market. All transactions are international — goods are shipped directly from origin to international buyers' ports or warehouses.
Minimum order quantities vary by product. For bulk chemicals we typically work with orders from 1 metric tonne (MT) upwards. For drums, IBC and packaged goods we can accommodate smaller quantities. Contact us with your requirement and we will confirm feasibility and pricing.
We have full IMDG dangerous goods shipping capability. Our team manages UN classification, proper packaging selection, dangerous goods declarations, MSDS/SDS provision, placarding and carrier coordination for all hazmat chemical shipments via sea and air.
We are flexible on Incoterms and can trade on FOB, CIF, CFR, DAP, DDP and EXW depending on the buyer's preference, destination country and banking requirements. Our team will advise the most appropriate Incoterm for each transaction.
Yes. We provide full technical documentation including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS), Certificate of Origin (COO) and any additional testing reports required by the buyer or destination country's import authority.
Yes. GLEC ChemTrade FZCO is a fully registered Free Zone Company (FZCO) under the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA), Dubai, UAE — with a valid international commodities and chemicals trading licence.
Decades of combined international chemicals trading, petrochemical logistics and global commodity sourcing experience — at every client's disposal.
Founder & CEO
Former Head of Chemical Trading at a leading Dubai commodity house. 18 years of international petrochemical and specialty chemical trading across Asia, Africa and Europe.
18 Years ExperienceHead of Compliance & Documentation
International chemical trade compliance specialist with 12 years managing REACH, GHS, IMDG and destination-country regulatory requirements for chemical shipments worldwide.
12 Years ExperienceDirector of Chemical Sourcing — Asia
Based in Shanghai with 15 years of petrochemical and specialty chemical sourcing across China, South Korea, India and Japan. Fluent in Mandarin, English and Arabic.
15 Years ExperienceOffice 2408, The One Tower
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
+971 4 XXX XXXX (Office)
+971 50 XXX XXXX (WhatsApp)
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