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Cefic urges EU reform of the Emissions Trading System, warning high carbon costs caused 37 million tons of capacity loss and risk further industrial hollowing out. Leaders demand balanced policies to
Cefic reports EU chemical production dropped 3.2% in Q1 2026 due to soaring energy costs and weak demand, leading major players like BASF and Dow to slash capacity and jobs amidst hollowing-out risks.
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
Europe’s chemical output fell 3.2% year-over-year in Q1 per Cefic, with organic basics down 12.7%. Prices rose 0.9% amid weak demand and falling exports.
Rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict have prompted EU politicians to improve chemical industry competitiveness. Cefic directors discussed these strategic moves in a recent industry podc
Cefic and European industry associations urge EU funding to scale biomethane production via their Joint Biomethane Declaration. They emphasize immediate utilization of existing infrastructure to suppo
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 urges the European Commission to ensure the upcoming Electrification Action Plan stimulates electricity consumption and maintains competitive pricing for energy-intensive industries in Europe.
Major European industry associations, including Cefic, Fertilizers Europe, and Plastics Europe, are urging the European Commission to publish the Industrial Accelerator Act to restore industrial compe
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
Cefic's Fine Chemicals Group welcomed the European Parliament's support for the Critical Medicines Act, aiming to boost EU pharma competitiveness and reduce dependency on foreign countries.
Cefic joins European business associations in welcoming the EU-Mercosur agreement, which will create the world’s largest trading bloc. This move signals significant opportunities for the chemical indu
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 welcomed the Critical Chemical Alliance's first general assembly, a key step in implementing the European Commission’s Chemical Industry Action Plan for the sector.
Cefic and FECC endorse the EU's Digital Product Passport as a crucial tool for transparency and traceability. The initiative promises detailed data on product compliance, materials, environmental perf
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.
Cefic urges the EU to adopt practical, investment-friendly policy measures to accelerate the chemical industry's transition to circularity under the Circular Economy Act.
Cefic states the EU ETS revision must support decarbonization of energy-intensive industries. The association recommends accounting for the 2040 target by allowing limited emissions after 2039.
Cefic proposes policy measures to reduce EU gas costs and boost chemical industry competitiveness, noting natural gas is a critical feedstock and energy source for the sector.
Cefic and ECTA released emission calculation guidance for chemical sector transportation and logistics. The document targets smaller organizations to provide informational support for industry operati
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