The chemical industry is Finland's largest export industry
Chemical Industry in Finland
Top Ten Chemical Companies in 2012
Worldwide, chemical companies saw slight decline in revenues in 2012
Fuel Cell Capacity and Cost Trends
Sales of fuels cells and hydrogen systems generated over $1 billion in 2012 and is forecast to increase
International Chemical Trade 2011 Data
The European Union (EU) remains the largest importer and exporter of chemicals despite a decrease in competitiveness
Plant Biotech Trends 2012
Biotech crops reached 170 million hectares in 2012
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Chemical Industry
Long-term data show that the EU chemicals industry has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Industrial R&D Investment 2011 Data
EU based companies increased R&D investments by more than the world average, despite lagging behind in sales and profits growth
Shale Gas: Impact on the Petrochemical Industry
Development of shale oil and gas has opened new sources of oil, natural gas, and key petrochemical feedstocks
World Chemical Sales, Imports, and Exports 2011 Data
World chemical sales in 2011 are valued at € 2,744 billion, an increase of 95 % in value terms compared with 2001
Global Intellectual Property Trends
Latest data show a return to growth for trademark and patent applications