The Brazilian Chemical Industry Association (Abiquim) predicts a $47 billion deficit for Brazil’s chemical sector by 2023’s end. This near-record shortfall is the second-largest deficit in the industry’s history and reflects the industry’s struggles, especially against rising imports, primarily from Asia. This year, the imbalance between $52 billion in imports and $12.2 billion in exports […]
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