Forecast
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For 2026, we anticipate global GDP growth of 2.7% and industrial growth of 2.3%. In this economic environment, we expect global chemical production to grow by 2.4%. The macroeconomic risks remain high in view of geopolitical conflicts and increasing protectionist tendencies.