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The Chemicals industry plays a fundamental role in the modern economy by transforming raw inputs into more than 70,000 products for intermediate or final consumption. As an enabling industry, it stands at the beginning of the value chains of numerous sectors, such as agriculture, food & beverages, consumer goods, construction and pharmaceuticals. It also plays a vital role in promoting human and economic development, improving food security and public health, and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources.
Activities associated with Chemicals are manufacturing of petroleum and coal products, basic chemicals, resins, polymers and speciality chemicals, industrial gases, fertilisers, paints and coatings, adhesives, plastics and rubber products. A number of consumer goods are also included, such as pharmaceuticals, hygiene and personal care products, cleaning compounds and toiletries.
The chemical sector is one of the critical pillars of the Chinese economy. The consistent development of China's chemical sector has been sustained for over two decades, primarily driven by the increased demand from both domestic and international ...
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Poland's chemicals and rubber & plastics sector presents a complex picture. While some products saw growth in 2023, such as polyester paints (28.5% y/y growth) and compressors (up 65.5% y/y), others like toluene (-95% y/y) and tyres (-13.5% y/y) ...
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Brazil is one of the most important players in the global biofuels industry, in terms of consumption, production and competitive advantages. Leveraging the country's massive agricultural production, which includes two leading inputs for biofuels ...
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In 2023, Brazil's chemical industry faced significant challenges. Despite this, there were signs of resilience and opportunities for growth. In October 2023, due to factors including increased imports, local factories operated at an average idle ...
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The chemical sector is one of the critical pillars of the Chinese economy. Over the past two decades, China's chemical sector has maintained steady growth, driven by the increased demand from domestic and international markets. However, the rapid ...
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The chemical sector is one of the critical pillars of the Chinese economy. Over the past two decades, China's chemical sector has maintained steady growth, driven by the increased demand from domestic and international markets. However, the rapid ...
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India is a significant global producer and exporter of chemicals. India's chemical expertise spans a wide range of product categories. Despite these advantages, India is still a net chemical importer. In several key categories, India lacks adequate ...
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Malaysia has substantial reserves of crude oil and natural gas. Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) was established by the Malaysian government in 1974 as the national oil company and owner and steward of the country's hydrocarbon deposits. Petronas ...
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The chemical sector is one of the critical pillars of the Chinese economy. Over the past two decades, China's chemical sector has maintained steady growth, driven by the increased demand from domestic and international markets. However, the rapid ...
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The chemical sector is one of the critical pillars of the Chinese economy. Over the past two decades, China's chemical sector has maintained steady growth, driven by the increased demand from domestic and international markets. However, the rapid ...
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