In terms of global sales value in 2022, the chemical-pharmaceutical industry generated a total of 7.6 trillion euros. Out of this, the pharmaceutical sector accounted for the highest sales value that year, with two trillion euros, while the fine and specialty chemicals sector followed with a sales value of 1.8 trillion euros. Other significant sectors in the industry include bulk inorganic chemicals, petrochemicals and derivatives, polymers, and detergents and personal care products.
Sales value of chemicals worldwide in 2022, by segment (in billion euros)
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Sales value of chemicals worldwide in 2022, by segment (in billion euros) [Graph], VCI, July 31, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1380206/global-chemicals-sales-value-by-segment/