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Global Picture: Exports and Imports World exports of chemicals 2011 (% share) World imports of chemicals 2011 (% share) Comments The most important trade regions in 2011 were the European Union (EU), Asia - including China and Japan – and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries. The output of chemicals in Europe will contract by 1.0% in 2013 (tit will be the second consecutive year of modest decline) before returning to growth of 1.5% in 2014, according to forecasts by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic). In December, it expected 0.5% growth in 2013. Source: Cefic Any redistribution of this information is strictly prohibited. Copyright © 2013 Internet Securities, Inc. (trading as ISI Emerging Markets), all rights reserved. - 13 -

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