Bibliometric Analysis: E-Commerce Platform in Chemical Supply Chains

This paper is bibliometric analysis of the academic literature related to e-commerce platforms within the chemical supply chain. From the 17 documents published between 2000 and 2025, this study identifies inconsistent, but off late accelerating, research journey, with a notable rise in publications and citations post-2020, most likely influenced by the global imperative for digital transformation. Co-word analysis reveals “electronic commerce” as a central thematic node, connecting traditional “sales” and “chemical industry” applications with emergent areas like “learning systems” and “chemical activation.” The analysis highlights China’s dominant intellectual contribution, suggesting a concentrated epistemic center. Inspite of recent contributions from diverse sources, the field displays significant temporal and thematic gaps, particularly regarding sustainability and resilient practices, alongside a uneven collaborative network. This study outlines critical future research directions, promoting for the integration of AI/ML applications, exploration of chemical manufacturing, diversification into Global South economies, and the adoption of enhanced methodological rigor to foster a more mature, interconnected, and impactful interdisciplinary research domain.