The EU chemical industry is one of the EU's most international, competitive & successful industries, embracing a wide field of processing & manufacturing activities.

The output of the chemical industry covers a wide range of chemical products and supplies virtually all sectors of the economy.

The EU chemical industry thus creates wealth and generates added value to society. It invests in the future and cares for people and the environment.
We do hope that this publication containing the best available professional data will provide readers with a sound background to better understand the promises and challenges which are at stake.

Unless specified, chemical industry excludes pharmaceuticals.
Unless specified, EU concerns EU 27.