of the total workforce in the chemical and life sciences industry (average of manufacturing industry is 23.1%)
Women account for 23,2% of all researchers in the sector
The social partners in the sector are committed to increase diversity and inclusion at work
Number 3 in Europe for export
of chemistry & life sciences
40% of export outside EU
Doubled in the last decade
Number 1 in Belgium: 2/3 of all industrial R&D expenses in Belgium
in the chemical and life sciences industry are located in Belgium
Belgium is
number 1
in the world for chemicals,
number 4
for pharmaceuticals,
number 7
for plastics industry
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