Overview

The chemicals industry includes large, medium and small sized companies that are located worldwide. Businesses in this industry are achieving solid financial performances and are enjoying continued strong demand. Chemicals are now being used to make more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products that surround us every day. They enrich our lives in the consumer electronics industry, they save lives in the healthcare industry and they entertain, educate and network through a wide range of high tech innovations.

As we consider the future of the chemicals industry, we must continue to strive to be more economically efficient. At the same time, we must understand the trends and challenges that are impacting this industry.