Croda International Plc is a UK‑headquartered specialty chemicals and ingredients company serving consumer care, life sciences, and selected industrial markets worldwide. Founded in 1925 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company develops high‑value materials used in personal care, crop protection and seed enhancement, pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and other niche applications.
Its portfolio spans surfactants, emollients, and active ingredients for cosmetics and skin care; adjuvants, seed‑applied technologies, and formulation aids for agrochemicals; high‑purity excipients and lipid delivery systems for biologics and vaccines; and specialty additives for coatings, polymers, and lubricants. Croda emphasizes bio‑based feedstocks, biotechnology, and green chemistry, supported by a global network of R&D centers and manufacturing sites.
