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Chemicals are a big business in the U.S., but here's why the sector is getting squeezed

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Nov 28, 2023

Lower demand for many products made from chemicals plus too much inventory results in rough times for chemical manufacturers.

Demand for products made with chemicals, from PPE to home improvement materials, was way up during the pandemic. Now that demand is falling, chemical manufacturers are adjusting inventory levels.

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