Authors
Frans van der Zee
F. Brandes
J. Sanders
Dirk Maier
Elbert Dijkgraaf
G. Vissers
M van Gils
W.S. Zwinkels
Abstract

The chemicals industry is a major contributor to the EU economy in terms of output, value-added, employment, and (net) exports. The sector supplies products to almost all downstream industry sectors and is an important engine for innovation for the wider economy. It plays a key role in facilitating and improving product performance and new applications in various industries. 

Investing in the future of jobs and skills: Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastic products – Sector report

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Executive summary

Investing in the future of jobs and skills: Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastic products

The European chemicals sector broadly defined is a major contributor to the EU economy in terms of output, trade balance and employment. In 2006 it accounted for approximately 100.000 enterprises in the EU-27, employing 3.75 million persons (1.7% of overall EU employment).

Author(s):
Frans van der Zee
F. Brandes
J. Sanders
Dirk Maier
Elbert Dijkgraaf
G. Vissers
M van Gils
W.S. Zwinkels

Investing in the future of jobs and skills: Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastic products

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Reference nº
EF0984

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