Chemical Industry

Making the Right Mix for You

Germany is the world’s largest

exporter of chemicals and Europe’s preferred location for chemical investment.

It has the infrastructure, research facilities, and trained workforce to maintain and strengthen that position.

Our modern chemical parks make it easy for investors to define their core competence and secure the remaining functions with site providers. Have a look at our numbers and see what we have to offer. We’ll make sure you find the mix that’s right for you!

Our Industry in Numbers

EUR 129.7 billion in 2007 exports, global champion for five years in a row
total turnover: 173.6 EUR
EUR 162 billion in total sales, # 1 in Europe (25% of European chemical sales), # 4 worldwide
exports: 75% of total sales
production sectors: 26% fine chemicals and special chemistry, 20% polymers, 20% pharmaceuticals, 18% petrochemicals
production growth 2003-2007: average yearly growth rate <//font>+4.2%
EUR 6.4 billion in capital expenditures in 2006, # 1 in Europe
EUR 9.5 billion in 2006 R&D expenditures, among the world’s leaders
EUR 32.2 billion in 2006 foreign investment in chemical industry, tripled in 15 years

Our Advantages

MARKET - Germany is a leader in the chemical industry, both in Europe and globally. With its outstanding chemistry-specific infrastructure, Germany’s chemical industry is Europe’s #1 in exports, investment, sales, and R&D expenditures. It also benefits greatly from the sharply increasing worldwide demand for chemical products.

CHEMICAL PARKS AND SITES - Chemical parks are strategically managed and integrated production parks that follow the motto “plug and play.” Germany’s concept of modern chemical parks is unique in the world - it offers an excellent pool of services and approx. 20 km2 free area for new plants. Your company can take advantage of available raw materials, technological plants, logistics, integration, safety, and social facilities.

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – An optimal location in the center of Europe and an extensive and comprehensive logistics network make Germany an attractive place for investments in the chemical industry. The exceptional international pipeline system connects the German chemical industry to European trans-shipment centers for mineral oil, natural gas, and naphtha. In addition, chemical parks and sites are interlinked by their own pipeline systems as well as road, rail, and harbor networks.

PERSONNEL - Germany’s chemical industry has a 441,000-strong, highly trained workforce (2007). According to an Ernst & Young survey, Germany’s chemical employees are highly educated, attentive to detail, and they lead the industry to success.

R&D - Germany offers one of the most innovative chemical landscapes: 58 university chemistry faculties (including bio- and food chemistry), 24 universities of applied science offering chemistry, 68 non-university research institutes for the chemical industry, and numerous regional chemical cluster initiatives keep us on the cutting edge of research.

INCENTIVES - Germany offers investment incentives covering up to 50 percent of total capital expenditure. In addition, there is extensive support for employment and R&D.

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – We offer an extensive and comprehensive logistics infrastructure that integrates state-of-the-art transportation networks with the most modern telematics, IT, and telecommunications systems.

STABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT – Social, economic, and political stability provide a solid base for your corporate projects. Our judiciary and civil services are highly professional. Contractual agreements are secure, and intellectual property is strictly protected in Germany.

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