World Chemistry Report The economic situation of the chemical industry worldwide in facts and figures

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World Chemistry Report The economic situation of the chemical industry worldwide in facts and figures 218-4-9 Global production of the chemical & pharmaceutical industry 14 13 Index 21=, trend in

1 World Chemistry Report The economic situation of the chemical industry worldwide in facts and figures Global production of the chemical & pharmaceutical industry Index 21=, trend in percent The global production trend of chemicals and pharmaceuticals gains momentum. China was responsible for the dynamics in the past. However, in 217 production increases also in other countries and regions. World World (excl. China) World Jan'18 chemicals (2) 3,7 3,8 4, 4, pharma (21),8 4,8 6, 6, 2/21 4,4 3,7 3,9 3,9 Production of chemicals & pharmaceuticals percentage change against previous year countries and regions latest month cumulated 218 World 4,4 3,7 1'218 3,9 Europe 2,2 2,9 1'218 1,9 Western Europe 2,1 2,6 1'218 1,7 Germany 1, 2,9 2'218 7, France,7 6,2 1'218,1 Italy 1,8 4,9 1'218 4,1 UK -3,,4 1'218,3 Spain 2, 3,6 1'218 6,7 Eastern Europe 3,,1 1'218 3,7 Poland 2,9 4, 2'218-2,4 Russia 6,6 4, 1'218,3 European Union (EU 28) 1,6 2,6 1'218 2,2 North America 1,,9 1'218 2,3 USA,7,9 2'218 3,3 Canada,3, 1'218 4,2 Mexico -2,8-1,1 1'218 -,6 Latin America -1,8-2,1 1'218 2,4 Brazil -1,1-1, 2'218 2,1 Chile -3,3-7, 2'218 9, Asia 6,9,3 1'218,2 China 8,,9 12'217 6, Japan 3,2,4 1'218 7, India 1,2 13,9 1'218 13,2 South Korea 6,1 4,1 1'218 11, World excl. China 2,7 2,9 12'217 2,9 1

2 North America, chemicals/pharmaceuticals Index 21=, trend in percent Production development in North America 2 was weak in the beginning of However, since April production increases 1 heavily. Hurricanes dampen the production in the USA only in August North America Jan'18 chemicals (2) 1,2 2,3 1,4 1,4 pharma (21),4-1, 3,6 3,6 2/21 1,,9 2,3 2,3 Latin America, chemicals/pharmaceuticals Index 21=, trend in percent In Latin America, production decrease 2 seemed to come to a halt. 1 With the recovery of raw material prices, 1 the economic prospects have become brighter. However, many countries continue to suffer from structural problems like lack in competitiveness Latin America Jan'18 chemicals (2) -1,8-1,3 1,2 1,2 pharma (21) -1,9-4, 6, 6, 2/21-1,8-2,1 2,4 2, Asia, chemicals/pharmaceuticals Index 21=, trend in percent The upward production trend in Asia is still 2 very robust. However growth rates are 2 much lower than in previous years. Due to production shut-downs dynamics in 1 Chinas chemical industry (excl. pharma) 1 was much lower than in previous years. Asia Jan'18 - chemicals (2) 6, 4,7 4,9 4,9 pharma (21) 1, 8,3 8,1 8,1 2/21 6,9,3,2,2 2

3 13 Western Europe, chemicals/pharmaceuticals Index 21=, trend in percent In Western Europe production rose strongly 3 in 217 compared to last year. 2 Many countries saw production gains. Both chemicals and pharmaceuticals 1 production increased. 7-3 Western Europe Jan'18 chemicals (2),1 3, 3,7 3,7 pharma (21) 3,7 3,4 4,4 4,4 2/21 2,1 2,6 1,7 1,7 13 Eastern Europe, chemicals/pharmaceuticals Index 21=, trend in percent In Eastern Europe dynamics were still very 3 high in 217. However, volatility in the 2 region is quite high. Both, pharmaceuticals and chemicals were 1 above last year. 7-3 Eastern Europe Jan'18 chemicals (2) 3,7 4, 4,8 4,8 pharma (21) 3, 7, 1,8 1,8 2/21 3,,1 3,7 3, EU 28, chemicals/pharmaceuticals Index 21=, trend in percent In the European Union production was 3 clearly higher than one year ago. 2 Growth impulses came especially from the production of chemicals. The production of 1 pharmaceuticals grew more moderately after strong dynamics in European Union (28) Jan'18 chemicals (2), 3,6 4,1 4,1 pharma (21) 3, 2, 2,3 2,3 2/21 1,6 2,6 2,2 2,2 For further information see EU-Chemistry Report Sources: Feri, Chemdata International, VCI 3

4 Global production of the chemical industry (excl. pharmaceuticals) Production of chemicals (excl. Pharma), percentage change against previous year countries and regions latest month cumulated 218 World 3,7 3,8 1'218 4, Europe,7 3,6 1'218 3,9 Western Europe,1 3, 1'218 3,7 Germany,2 1,8 2'218 3, France 2,1,7 1'218 1,2 Italy 2,1 3, 1'218 4,8 UK -,7 3,6 1'218,8 Spain 1,6 4,2 1'218 7,1 Eastern Europe 3,7 4, 1'218 4,8 Poland 2,7 4,3 2'218 2,6 Russia 6, 3,3 1'218, European Union (EU 28), 3,6 1'218 4,1 North America 1,2 2,3 1'218 1,4 USA 1, 2,6 2'218 3,7 Canada 3,3 -,9 1'218,6 Latin America -1,8-1,3 1'218 1,2 Brazil -1,1,9 2'218 1, Chile -1,1-8,6 2'218 16,9 Asia 6, 4,7 1'218 4,9 China 7,7 3,8 12'217 3,8 Japan 2, 6,2 2'218 6,3 India 3,4, 1'218 3,8 South Korea,6 3,4 1'218 8,3 Sources: Feri, Chemdata International, VCI Calculation of the World Production Index The World Production Index (WPI) measures the production volume of the business of chemistry. As input the WPI uses production indices of around nations as published by national sources and Eurostat. Missing values have been calculated using the FERI forecasts. All indices are seasonally adjusted. The WPI measures production activity generally consistent with the overall industry nomenclature of NACE 2 and 21. As weights the WPI uses fixed weights based on the production values in the base year 21. Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.v., Mainzer Landstraße, 6329 Frankfurt, Germany Contact: Christiane Kellermann (phone ) kellermann@vci.de Published on the VCI site under Die Branche/ Wirtschaftliche Lage 4

5 Outlook for the overall economy World good / better satisfactory / aboutthe same bad / worse Business conditions Expectations for the next 6 months The ifo World Economic Climate has improved considerably. The indicator rose in the first quarter of 218, soaring to its highest level since autumn 27. Experts assessed the current economic situation far more positively than last quarter. Their economic expectations also showed an exceptional improvement. The worldwide upswing consolidated in the first quarter. The climate improved in all regions of the world. Both assessments of the current economic situation and expectations rose particularly sharply in the USA, the European Union and in emerging and developing countries in Asia. In Latin America assessments of the current situation improved significantly, but expectations deteriorated slightly. Source: Ifo Keep well-informed: The VCI s business information on the chemical industry Latest business information: We regularly analyze the business situation of the chemical industry in Germany, in Europe and worldwide. This includes the overall economy and developments in other industries. A selection of our business reports: Chemical industry barometer for Germany, the EU and the USA Business Worldwide Quarterly Report For details, please visit: Forecasts: In our study The German Chemical Industry 23 we regularly analyze the development of the German chemical industry to 23. For details: Long-term developments: The VCI regularly publishes reports on and analyses of structural changes in the global chemical industry and for a wide range of key figures and indicators. Chemical Industry Portrait Country reports and country-specific info Chemical markets globally For details, please visit: Special topics: We provide comprehensive sets of charts on the topics of Research, development and education, Energy, climate protection and raw materials and Germany as a land of industry. For details, please visit: Another option is to subscribe directly to the weekly VCI Wirtschafts-Newsletter with information about the VCI s most recent publications on the chemical industry. To do so, please visit: or contact Ms. Christiane Kellermann (kellermann@vci.de; phone ). If you do not yet have the login information to access the Members Only section of VCI-Online or if you have forgotten your password, fast help is available at: Registry Please get in touch with the staff of the VCI economic department to learn which publications come out in German and English language.

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