What is the projected chemical trade deficit for Brazil by 2035 if no reforms are implemented, and how does it compare to the current deficit?

According to Abiquim, Brazil’s chemical trade deficit could widen to $138 billion by 2035 under the 'business as usual' inaction scenario — more than double the current $60 billion deficit reported in 2025. This projection contrasts sharply with the reform scenario, which targets a reduction of the deficit to $30 billion by 2035.

What are the two main pillars of Abiquim’s Strategic Agenda for 2027–2035, and what do they aim to achieve?

Abiquim’s Strategic Agenda rests on two complementary fronts: first, emergency measures to preserve installed productive capacity and restore minimum competitiveness — including expanded access to credit, competitive pricing for strategic inputs, stronger trade defense instruments, and action against unfair or predatory practices; second, structural measures to reposition Brazil as a global hub for the chemical industry — through sustainable product markets, increased innovation and R&D investment, technological modernization, expansion of renewable and circular chemistry, and permanent enhancement of national competitiveness.