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Industrial production in the euro area fell by 0.5% in August 2026, with machinery and chemicals among the hardest-hit sectors, as Eurostat signals a deepening slowdown.
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Manufacturers, retailers and distributors support efforts to decarbonise Europe’s chemical industry but argue that mandatory content rules, levies and new reporting obligations could burden downstream businesses and ultimately increase consumer prices.
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China’s anti-dumping investigation into European chemical exports escalates EU–China trade tensions, with spillover risks and opportunities for Latin America.
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Recent surveys suggest Europe's economy remains unexpectedly robust despite war-driven energy shocks, supporting market confidence and sector stability.
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German construction chemicals specialist MC-Bauchemie has strengthened its presence in Latin America by launching MC-Bauchemie Paraguay S.A., a joint venture with local construction technology company Plastizil S.A. The move marks the company's transition from a distribution-based model to a direct presence in Paraguay, supporting its broader regional growth strategy.
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The German chemical distribution group is deepening its collaboration with Dutch specialty chemicals company Nouryon in Brazil as demand grows across industrial and manufacturing sectors in Latin America.
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