Business of Chemistry: Situation and Outlook

Gain insight into the short-term industry outlook with this semi-annual report issued in June and December. The report provide a summary of economic, customer, energy, chemical and investment trends and outlook. It presents an up-to-date assessment of current conditions in the business of chemistry in the United States and globally, plus likely prospects for the upcoming year.

In most cases, forecasts of the key indicators (trade, volume, shipments, employment, R&D spending, capital spending) are based on preliminary responses to the annual American Chemistry Council Economic Survey. Others are based on internal economic models and the consensus of forecasts made by economists, forecasters and other industry experts.