European Chemical Update

Mon, Jun 5, 2023

Andreas Stoecklin

Philipp Bose

Javier Zoido

Jacques Giard

David Althoff

Stephen Burt

David Lu

Katsumi Asai

Howard Johnson

Alexandre Pierantoni

Paul Teuten

Dafydd Evans

In this edition of European Chemicals Update from Kroll, we evaluate current trends for key raw materials, prevailing investor sentiment and valuation developments in the featured consumer specialty sub-sector.

Our top insights are detailed below:

Key raw materials prices in the chemicals sector showed mixed trends in Q1 2023, affected by the lower demand and macroeconomic conditions.

Next, the ifo Business Climate Index for the German chemical industry continues to be on a negative trajectory due to weaker demand- although the business expectations trended upward in Q1 2023, indicating improvement in sentiments regarding current business activities.

Finally, in the consumer specialty sub-sector, featured companies showcased a downward trend in the market capitalization in Q1 2023. The share price of Chr. Hansen Holding performed best over the last 12 months, followed by the share prices of Symrise and Givaudan.

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Despite strong economic headwinds, chemical companies are regaining confidence regarding businessopportunities for the second half of 2023. Learn more in our report and contact Kroll to learn more about how wehelp our clients to stay ahead.

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