Univar Solutions (UNVR) 10-K 2016 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Forms S-3 No. 333-215046 and 333-212780) of Univar Inc. and in the related Prospectus and Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-205176) pertaining to the Univar Inc. 2015 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, the Univar Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, and the Univar Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan of our report dated February 28, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Univar Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 28, 2017