Chemical and Materials Industry

Why the global trade of chemicals is key to COVID-19 recovery

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Chemicals are vital to the smooth-running of our societies. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Fernando J. Gómez
Head, Materials and Infrastructure Industries, World Economic Forum
Tobias Radel
Industry Lead Chemicals and Natural Resources; Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Russia, Accenture Strategy & Consulting
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Global chemical trade as % of global chemical GDP
Global chemical trade as % of global chemical GDP

Recent re-localization initiatives and trade interventions that target increased autonomy
Recent re-localization initiatives and trade interventions that target increased autonomy

Concentration of capacity for selected chemical product categories
Concentration of capacity for selected chemical product categories
Global capacity for ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Global capacity for ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Image: Accenture
Global capacity for 6-APA
Global capacity for 6-APA Image: Accenture

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