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Germany's chemicals sector sees signs of healing as demand gets
After a number of difficult years, some German chemicals makers saw signs of recovery in orders and volumes in the very first quarter, driven by the enhancing economic scenario and greater demand outside of Europe. The market in Germany, Europe's biggest chemicals manufacturer, suffered heavily throughout 2023 due to high production costs and weak need in the middle of high inflation. However some groups flagged growing need in the January-March quarter, with speciality chemicals maker Evonik reporting an increase in sales volumes for the first time in two years, and Wacker Chemie pounding profit expectations thanks to a boost in...