Deficit in the chemical industry: imports reach 49%

Brazil’s chemical industry is facing a critical moment, with imports accounting for 49% of national apparent consumption in 2025 and a projected deficit of R$44.1 billion, according to Abiquim. Despite emergency measures, such as the renewal of the List of Temporary Trade Imbalances, the sector believes that only the enactment of Bill 892/25 — which creates the Special Sustainability Program for the Chemical Industry (Presiq) — can offer a structural solution.

The bill approved by Congress provides annual incentives of R$3 billion for sustainable inputs, innovation, and R&D. The expectation is that the program will reduce external dependence, increase competitiveness, and strengthen industrial sovereignty. Technical studies indicate a potential impact of R$112 billion on GDP by 2029, the creation of 1.7 million jobs, and an increase in the utilization of installed capacity from 64% to 95%.

Source: Veja

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