German Chemical Industry Sentiment Improves as Order Backlogs Rise in January
Business confidence in Germany's chemical industry rose slightly in January as demand stabilized. However, weak current business and rising costs persist.
Insights:
The Ifo Institute reported on February 2, 2026, that business confidence in the chemical industry in Germany 
DEsaw a slight improvement in January. The Ifo index for the sector reached -23.5 points during the month, following a seasonally adjusted -24.6 points in December. While the overall sentiment showed signs of stabilizing, the industry continues to grapple with a difficult environment marked by weak current business conditions and persistent price pressures.
DEsaw a slight improvement in January. The Ifo index for the sector reached -23.5 points during the month, following a seasonally adjusted -24.6 points in December. While the overall sentiment showed signs of stabilizing, the industry continues to grapple with a difficult environment marked by weak current business conditions and persistent price pressures.
