EU sees 13% drop in chemical production, 14% in consumption

In 2023, EU chemical production decreased by 13 per cent to 218 million tonnes, with consumption dropping 14 per cent to 227 million tonnes.
Hazardous chemicals production fell by 11 per cent, while environmental hazards decreased by 4 per cent.
Consumption also dropped, with chemicals hazardous to health falling 14 per cent.
The trend follows steady decreases since 2020.

​In 2023, EU chemical production decreased by 13 per cent to 218 million tonnes, with consumption dropping 14 per cent to 227 million tonnes.
Hazardous chemicals production fell by 11 per cent, while environmental hazards decreased by 4 per cent.
Consumption also dropped, with chemicals hazardous to health falling 14 per cent.
The trend follows steady decreases since 2020.