Brazil Chemical Sector Report 2024-2025

In 2023, Brazil's chemical industry faced significant challenges. Despite this, there were signs of resilience and opportunities for growth. In October 2023, due to factors including increased imports, local factories operated at an average idle capacity of 35%. Although industrial production in the chemical sector saw a year-on-year decline of 5.9% according to Brazil's Statistics Office, there are indications of stability. André Passos Cordeiro, president of the Brazilian Chemical Industry Association (ABIQUIM), acknowledged the industry's difficulties but emphasized its potential for recovery and adaptation. In his statement to local media outlet Valor International in December 2023, he highlighted the need for strategic measures to address financial challenges.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Chemicals" sector for Brazil. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Chemicals" sector in Brazil
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Brazil
• Ascertain Brazil’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Brazil.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors