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Industrials, Chemicals & Materials

Navigating complex global supply chains
with tailored financial solutions for industrials and chemicals leaders

Industrials, Chemicals & Materials

Navigating complex global supply chains
with tailored financial solutions for industrials and chemicals leaders

At a glance

DBS’ Industrials, Chemicals & Materials (ICM) sector team provides the full range of financial solutions for companies engaged in the manufacturing and production of capital goods and industrial materials - core sectors which underpin the global economy.

Capital Goods

Covers manufacturers spanning industrial machinery, rolling stock, construction machinery, agricultural & farm machinery, industrial equipment & instruments, precision-engineered parts and components and heavy electrical equipment.

Chemicals & Materials

Covers producers of commodity chemicals, specialty chemicals & materials, industrial gases, agrichemicals and fertilisers. Chemicals related materials. 

With an extensive presence across Asia and select international centres, DBS is well placed to support the banking requirements of the Industrials sector.


 

 

Our solutions
  • Financing

    Supporting corporates working capital, acquisition financing, loan syndication and project finance

  • Sustainability & Transition Finance

    Partnering with clients on their sustainability journey

  • Global Financial Markets

    Broad financial markets capabilities spanning foreign exchange hedging, and interest rates

  • Trade and Supply Chain Finance

    Customised digital trade and supply chain financing solutions for corporate specific business

  • Advisory

    Expertise in strategic advisory (M&A), deal making, project and acquisition finance

  • Cash and Liquidity Management

    Cash management, accounts payables and receivables management and custody services all in one place

Client stories

Funding Sustainable Growth in APAC
DBS was Mandated Lead Arranger for Syngenta Group’s USD 4.5b sustainability-linked term loan in 2024, the largest facility of its kind in the Asia Pacific loan market that year. This demonstrates our commitment to sustainable growth and supporting enterprises shifting towards sustainable priorities and innovation.


Sustainability-Linked Trade Finance Facility for PT. Indo-Rama Synthetics Tbk
"We are excited to work with our long-term partner, Bank DBS Indonesia, on this pioneering initiative, this facility not only supports our trade financing needs but also drives our continuous commitment to achieving measurable ESG improvements across our operations. Indorama has always been committed towards creating a sustainable future and we are glad to join hands with Bank DBS Indonesia again to achieve this.” 
Vishnu Baldwa, Managing Director and Group Chief Financial Officer of Indorama 


Joint Mandated Lead Arranger for Indorama corporation’s Acquisition of Anyang Nitrogen Fertiliser
DBS Bank (China) announced its role as a Joint Mandated Lead Arranger for an acquisition finance facility, to support Indorama Corporation, a global producer of fertilisers, polymers, fibers, yarns, and medical gloves, in its successful acquisition of Anyang Nitrogen Fertiliser, a leading urea manufacturer in the Henan Province, China. This transaction underscores the bank’s strategic focus on deepening partnerships with clients and reinforces its commitment towards enabling delivering cross-border financial solutions.

Deals
M&A

Mandated Lead Arranger
2026 – DBS was a Mandated Lead Arranger for a USD 500m M&A facility with one of the largest polyolefins producers in the world


Joint Mandated Lead Arranger

Joint Mandated Lead Arranger
2026 – DBS was the Joint Mandated Lead Arranger for Indorama Corp’s first investment in China


Bond Issuance

Bond Issuance
2026 – DBS was the Joint Lead Underwriter for an IDR Shelf Registration Bond worth up to IDR 1.5tn


Initial Public Offering

Initial Public Offering
2026 - DBS was the Overall coordinator and Joint Global Coordinator for Alsco Pooling Services Co., Ltd Initial Public Offering in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange


Awards
Global Finance

Global Finance

Sustainable Finance Awards 2025

Best Bank for Sustainable Finance Global

Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Digital Bank Award 2025

World’s Best Corporate Digital Bank

Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Trade Finance Provider Awards 2025

Best Trade Finance Provider Asia Pacific, Best Trade Finance Provider Singapore

Global Finance

Global Finance

Sustainable Finance Awards 2025

Best Bank for Sustainable Finance Global

Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Digital Bank Award 2025

World’s Best Corporate Digital Bank

Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Trade Finance Provider Awards 2025

Best Trade Finance Provider Asia Pacific, Best Trade Finance Provider Singapore

Research & insights
  • Mild recovery in Asian exports

    Several indicators suggest that the cycle has bottomed, but the outlook is not yet looking rosy.
  • China: Liquidity injection in the pipeline

    China’s economy grew by 5.2% YoY in 4Q, compared to 4.9% in 3Q. QoQ growth dropped from 1.3% to 1.0%.
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    2024 Markets and Economic Outlook

    2024 Markets and Economic Outlook

    For 2024, our base case is soft landing in the US and EU, consolidation in China, and a mild recovery in Asean.
  • India: Retain a progressive outlook

    As headwinds from a strong dollar and developed market yields recede, India is well-positioned to maintain its growth momentum into FY25.
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