Table 17.1 - Chemicals produced in the EU and EFTA countries (by volume)

Source: CEFIC,1991

Group of chemicals Per cent
Basic organics 19.7
Pharmaceuticals 19.7
Plastics 11.0
Inorganics 7.2
Perfumes and cosmetics 6.4
Paints 4.7
Detergents 3.7
Fibres 3.7
Dyes 1.6
Others 22.3