The Critical Chemicals Alliance: From Analysis to Implementation

The Critical Chemicals Alliance has made significant progress in strengthening Europe’s chemical industry, with Cefic urging the European Commission to translate its recommendations into concrete policy action.

Cefic's 2026 Q3 Chemical Trends Report Has Been Published!

Published quarterly, this report summarizes Eurostat data under key headings such as economic climate, business climate, energy prices, total production sales, non-EU trade, consumption, and capacity utilization rates.

The Litmus Test for “Made in Europe”

Cefic and industry stakeholders stressed that the battery rules of origin under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement should not be postponed again, highlighting the decision’s critical importance for Europe’s “Made in Europe” industrial policy ambitions.

Cefic's 2026 Q2 Chemical Trends Report Has Been Published!

Published quarterly, this report summarizes Eurostat data under key headings such as economic climate, business climate, energy prices, total production sales, non-EU trade, consumption, and capacity utilization rates.

Cefic's 2026 Q1 Chemical Trends Report has been published!

Published quarterly, this report summarizes Eurostat data under key headings such as economic climate, business climate, energy prices, total production sales, non-EU trade, consumption, and capacity utilization rates.

State-Aid Revision Enables Short-Term Energy Crisis Relief for Industry

The European Commission has temporarily revised the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) Guidelines through the Middle East Temporary Crisis Framework (METSAF).

Cefic’s Chemical Trends Report Q4 2025 is Out!

The EU27 chemical industry is facing a tough reality...

Cefic and 24 European Business Associations Fully Support the Provisional Application of the EU–Mercosur Agreement

The European Commission’s decision to provisionally apply the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement represents a decisive step forward after more than 25 years of negotiations.

Energy-Intensive Industries Set Out Demands for Affordable Electricity in the EU

Europe’s energy-intensive industries have set out a series of proposals to ensure that the EU’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan delivers on its objectives to stimulate and boost electricity consumption in industry.

Chemical Plant Closures Rate Surges Six-Fold in Europe since 2022, New Report Finds

The European Chemical Closures & Investments Radar 2022-2025, commissioned by Cefic and prepared by Roland Berger, offers a structured, evidence based view of major shifts in Europe’s chemical landscape: plant closures, capacity changes, and investment trends.

European Business Associations Celebrate the Signature of EU-Mercosur FTA

Today marks a historic milestone with the signing of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, creating the biggest trading block in the world.

Further Delays on the EU-Mercosur Agreement Put the EU’s Credibility at Risk

Cefic warns that continued delays to the ratification process of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement risk undermining the European Union’s credibility as a global actor committed to delivering on its promises.

Cefic’s Chemical Trends Report Q3 2025 is Out!

The current situation in the chemical industry is worrying. Chemical companies are facing a very difficult global economic context. Energy costs in Europe remain among the highest in the world, and demand is still disappointing.

Circular Economy Act Must Balance Circularity with Competitiveness

To remedy the challenges faced by circular economy projects, policy measures must be practical, implementable, and investment-friendly, supporting both short-term progress and long-term transformation.

How Can the EU Tackle High Gas Prices to Protect its Chemical Industry?

High energy costs have reached an unsustainable level for the European chemical industry which causes competitiveness of the European chemical industry suffer significantly. In this context, Cefic stands ready to work with policymakers to deliver a stable, affordable, and diversified energy future for European industry.

Cefic Joins 25 European Business Asociations in Support of the Swift Ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement

Cefic, together with 25 business associations representing a broad range of industrial sectors from both the EU and Mercosur, has signed a joint statement calling for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Cefic’s Chemical Trends Report Q2 2025 is Out!

In the first half of 2025, chemical production in the European chemical industry contracted due to weak domestic demand, energy costs three times higher compared to the USA, and increasing import pressure. Recovery in the EU27 chemical sector remains uncertain, as it is exposed to high risks stemming from global trade disruptions, including US tariffs.

Cefic and American Chemistry Council Joint Statement on US/EU Trade Deal

Cefic and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined together to issue the following statement from ACC’s President and CEO Chris Jahn and Cefic’s Director General Marco Mensink.

Cefic Statement on the Announced Deal on Tariffs and Trade with the United States

The EU-US deal on tariffs appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario, but new US tariffs further threaten the competitiveness of Europe’s chemical industry.

Cefic Statement on the European Competitiveness Fund and Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

Cefic supports European Commission’s proposal for a European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and believes this marks an important step towards strengthening Europe’s industrial base.

Reinforcing the EU’s Trade Defence Capacity: An Urgent Call to Act in Support of European Industry

In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Cefic urges the allocation of at least 20 additional full-time staff to Directorate G of DG TRADE amid the rising global trade tensions.

The Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF): A Key Milestone for Europe’s Industrial Future

The Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF) has been published by the European Commission on 25 June 2025.

Cefic’s Chemical Trends Report Q1 2025 is Out!

The competitiveness of the European chemical industry continues to be under serious pressure, with no sign of improvement early in 2025, neither on the cost side, nor on the demand side.

Cefic EU27 Chemicals Monthly Report Has Been Published (March 2025)

We present the Chemicals Monthly Report prepared by Dr Moncef HADHRI, Director of Economic Affairs at Cefic for your information.

Unlocking the Chemical Industry’s Innovation Potential in Europe: A Call for Smarter R&I Funding

Cefic's position paper lays out concrete actions on what is needed to simplify and streamline the current R&I funding landscape to secure Europe’s global competitiveness

Cefic Views on Market Pull Measures: Making the Business Case for Low Carbon, Circular Products

In its newly published view paper, Cefic highlights if and how "market pull" measures could support the business case for chemical companies to transition to low-carbon and circular products.

Five Actions for a Free, Fair, Sustainable, and Resilient EU Trade Policy

Europe’s trade policy should be closely aligned with the broader industrial strategy to sustain the competitiveness of the chemical industry during its transformation. Five actions are needed for a free, fair, sustainable, and resilient EU Trade Policy.

Cefic Statement on the Competitiveness Compass

Statement from Cefic Director General, Marco Mensink following the the publication of the Competitiveness Compass

Cefic Joins 22 EU and Global Industry & Trade Associations in Calling for Efficient, Secure, and Prosperous Customs

Ahead of International Customs Day 2025, the industry and trade associations represented in the Trade Contact Group (TCG), emphasise the critical need for increased investment in state of the art digital solutions.

Chemical Industry’s New Competitiveness Report Underlines the Need for Bold Action from EU Decision Makers

Cefic launched its competitiveness study confirming and emphasising the severity of the situation for the EU chemicals industry, the European chemical industry is at a breaking point.

Cefic Strongly Welcomes the Conclusion of the EU Mercosur Agreement

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) strongly welcomes today’s political agreement to conclude the decades long negotiations of the EU-Mercosur Agreement.

Cefic Joins 77 Business Associations from both Sides of the Atlantic to Call for a Swift Conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Trade Negotiations

Cefic joins 77 Business Associations to call on European decision-makers to conclude the EU-Mercosur negotiations given its potential to boost EU's competitive edge on the global market.

Funding, Affordable Energy, and Simplification: An Optimistic Vision for European Industry by Marco Mensink

In a recent ‘Re-think Europe’ podcast hosted by the Jacques Delors Institute, Marco Mensink, Cefic Director General, shared his insights on the future of Europe

Cefic EU27 Chemicals Monthly Report Has Been Published (October 2024)

We present the Chemicals Monthly Report prepared by Dr Moncef HADHRI, Director of Economic Affairs at Cefic for your information.

Cefic Truly Welcomes the Draghi Report

Every politician and every EU and national public servant from now has the chance to read the Draghi report and make things better. The diagnosis is clear. The solutions proposed. The time to act is now.

Cefic EU27 Chemicals Monthly Report Has Been Published (September 2024)

We present the Chemicals Monthly Report prepared by Dr Moncef HADHRI, Director of Economic Affairs at Cefic for your information.

Joint Statement For An Ambitious Framework Programme 10

Cefic, alongside over 90 key European organisations, is ready to collaborate with EU Institutions in designing FP10, leveraging public and private RD&I expertise to secure Europe’s position in the global innovation race and ensure a prosperous, sustainable future.

Cefic EU27 Chemicals Monthly Report Containing June Data Has Been Published (July 2024)

We present the Chemicals Monthly Report prepared by Dr Moncef HADHRI, Director of Economic Affairs at Cefic for your information.

Cefic EU27 Chemicals Monthly Report Containing May Data Has Been Published (June 2024)

We present the Chemicals Monthly Report prepared by Dr Moncef HADHRI, Director of Economic Affairs at Cefic for your information.

Cefic Statement On Competitiveness Council: Industry Calls Are Heard Yet Urgent Follow Up Is Needed

To set the industrial policy agenda in stone during the new policy cycle, the European Council should monitor progress and regularly meet on the competitiveness agenda.

Cefic EU27 Chemicals Monthly Report Containing April Data Has Been Published (May 2024)

We present the Chemicals Monthly Report prepared by Dr Moncef HADHRI, Director of Economic Affairs at Cefic for your information.

The Future Of Europe Is Made With Industry

Cefic fully agrees that urgent and decisive action is needed, and welcomes the openness to work with stakeholders to build Europe’s industrial policy.

EU27 Chemicals Sectors-Trade Analysis (2023)

CEFIC, the European Chemical Industry Council, shared its EU27 Chemical Sectors-Trade Analysis.

EU27 Chemicals Monthly Briefings April 2024

We present the Chemicals Monthly Briefing Report prepared by Dr Moncef HADHRI, Director of Economic Affairs at Cefic; for your information.

Cefic Advocates for a Strengthened EU Single Market

Removing Single Market barriers will allow companies to reduce unnecessary costs and free up capital needed to invest more in innovation which will lead to a better-actualized twin transition.

Cefic Calls for the Rapid Conclusion Of the EU-Mercosur Trade Negotiations Alongside 22 EU Associations

Cefic calls on European decision-makers to conclude the EU-Mercosur negotiations given its potential to boost their competitive edge on the global market.

First 2023 Cefic Chemical Trends Report

European Chemical Industry Council published first chemical trends report of 2023

EU27 Chemicals Monthly Briefings Ocak 2023

We present the Chemicals Monthly Briefing Report prepared by Dr Moncef HADHRI, Director of Economic Affairs at Cefic; for your information. (CQR).