Cefic reports EU chemical confidence rose while orders stayed weak due to energy costs. Structural challenges indicate substantial recovery may be delayed until 2027.
Cefic reports European chemical output fell 3.2% in Q1 2026, driven by sharp declines in organic chemicals and polymers. Despite slight price increases, weak demand and trade barriers continue to damp
Cefic reports European chemical production declined 2.4% in 2025, remaining 11% below 2014-2019 levels due to weak demand and high energy costs. Petrochemicals saw the steepest drop, while exports fel
According to Cefic, Europe's chemical production declined 2.4% in 2025, with petrochemicals most impacted by a weak market, while specialty chemicals remained the largest export segment.
Cefic warns the European chemical industry is collapsing, citing a sixfold increase in closed capacity since 2022 and an 81% drop in investment. The crisis has cost 20,000 jobs and threatens regional
A Cefic report warns the European chemical industry faces collapse, citing 37 million tons of capacity closures and 20,000 job losses from 2022 to 2025 driven by high energy costs and plummeting inves
Cefic warns that plant closures and declining investment threaten Europe's chemical industry, heavily impacting petrochemicals. Conversely, anticipated demand growth is driving capital expenditure, pa
The CefIC 2025 report reveals Europe's chemical industry market share has fallen to 13% amid high energy costs and weak demand. Despite remaining a net exporter, the sector faces shrinking competitive
Cefic forecasts Europe's chemical output will drop 2% in 2025 due to weak demand. Production fell 2.5% year-over-year in the first nine months, with energy costs cited as a major concern.
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