There are a number of rubber plantations in the country, and the main chemical export is latex. A recent government strategy of privatisation has led to the sale of the government holding in the three major companies involved in rubber production to majority private interests. Other chemical products which are produced in the country are paint, industrial adhesives, and industrial and medical gases.
Drinking water is produced, treated and distributed, and there is a local manufacturer of batteries.
Sadofoss SA manufactures paint and industrial adhesives.