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Global Business Reports

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Razvan Isac, Nathan Allen, Clotilde Bonetto Gandolfi, Ana Maria Miclea

Brazil Chemicals 2013

December 08, 2013

Brazil is a chemical market of undeniable potential. A population of 200 million with a rapidly growing middle class and a construction boom fuelled by the upcoming World Cup and Olympics should combine to create a huge demand for chemical products. Yet growth has been disappointing over the past few years. How Brazil deals with the obstacles facing the industry will determine whether its future is one of disappointment or outstanding growth.

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