Clariant generally does not supply end customers, only processing companies. Therefore, many products can be shipped in tank trucks and rail tank cars in bulk form (bulk goods). Moreover, cleanable and reusable packaging is used where possible and accepted by the customer. In a number of cases, however, customer requirements or other factors require that packaging has to be used that is not immediately reusable.

Dealing with non-reusable packaging materials made of steel and plastic is quite different internationally. For instance, in Germany, the majority of product quantities are being transported in silos, tank vehicles and in recyclable packaging. The proportionately larger product quantities in non-recyclable packaging are being exported to European countries. Wherever possible, packaging is recycled for material purposes or, especially in the case of hazardous materials, used to generate energy.

Clariant works preferentially with international packaging manufacturers for an optimal implementation of these measures in the course of the worldwide purchasing process. The international standardization process is increasingly promoted via these partners and their network connections. Parallel to this, reuse, such as recycling, is being supported and also implemented now worldwide in the non-European markets in the context of established and expandable circulation systems. Clariant participates in programs for the return of packaging for safe incineration or disposal. The provisions of the European Union are considered standards (see Cost reduction through intelligent packaging).