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Business Survey ReportCIA Business Survey Report: Q2 2026
Momentum in the chemical sector picked up through the second quarter of 2026, with more companies reporting rising sales, stronger export activity and firmer production levels. Rest‑of‑world demand provided a welcome lift, and new orders continued to hold up, offering some stability after a subdued start to the year. Even so, the overall picture remained delicate. Domestic sales softened, EU exports lost ground, and staffing levels continued to fall, while persistent increases in raw material, import, export and energy costs kept operating conditions tight and progress uneven.
