CEE Chemical Sector Report 2025-2026

The chemical industry plays a vital role in the economies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), serving as both a foundational input provider for other sectors and a major contributor to industrial output, exports, and employment. While CEE countries do not match the scale of chemical production in Western Europe, they represent a fast-modernising and strategically positioned segment of the broader EU value chain. Countries like Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic have developed strong and diversified chemical sectors, while Romania, Slovakia, and Croatia remain important contributors through more specialised niches such as fertilisers, biofuels, or pharmaceuticals.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Chemicals" sector for Central and Eastern Europe. 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 Central and Eastern Europe
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Central and Eastern Europe
• Ascertain Central and Eastern Europe’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 Central and Eastern Europe.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors