A Pillar of the European Economy
The European chemical industry is of major importance for economic development and wealth, providing modern products and materials and enabling solutions in virtually all sectors. A wealth generating sector of the economy, and a valuable part of Europe’s economic infrastructure, it aims to provide solutions for the achievement of a competitive, low carbon and circular economy in Europe and beyond.

Facts and Figures 2020
With over 1.1 million workers, €565 billion turnover and €10 billion R&I investments, the European chemical industry is a wealth generating sector of the economy and a major contributor to building a sustainable future for Europe.
Download the Cefic 2020 Facts and Figures full report (or the pocket version), all graphs in zip files and the powerpoint presentation.

The landscape of the European chemical industry 2020
For an accurate picture of the European chemical industry — beyond the regional overview — the “Landscape of the European chemical industry” provides country-by-country snapshots for a better understanding of the industry today, the challenges it faces, and our ambitions for the future.