VCI says Iran war masks chemicals troubles; targets higher 2026 sales
German chemicals lobby VCI expects industry sales growth this year, but calls the recent business-condition improvement a “breather” tied to the Middle East conflict rather than a sustained recovery. It now targets higher 2026 sales.
By Anastasiia KozlovaGerman chemicals lobby VCI said on Thursday it expected industry sales to grow this year, but warned the recent improvement in business conditions was merely a "breather" linked to the Middle East conflict rather than a sustained recovery.The association now expects 2026 sales…