German Chemicals Lobby Lifts 2026 Sales Forecast
The German chemicals lobby VCI raised its 2026 sales growth forecast to 3.5 percent on higher prices. However, it warned that a sustainable industrial recovery remains elusive amid structural challenges.
Germany's chemical lobby raised its 2026 industry sales forecast to 3.5% growth on Thursday afternoon, driven entirely by higher producer prices rather than production volumes. The upward revision follows an earlier forecast of 2.5% issued in September by the chemical industry association VCI. VCI warned that a sustainable recovery remains elusive as structural challenges continue to weigh on domestic operations.
