Chemical & Engineering News
June 23, 1997
Copyright © 1997 by the American Chemical Society
INDUSTRY TRENDS: Modest increases
| Index, 1991 = 100 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | % change 1995-96 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All manufacturing | 104.0 | 106.4 | 112.6 | 117.6 | 120.4 | 2% |
| Chemicals | 114.2 | 121.7 | 145.2 | 153.2 | 161.1 | 5 |
| Basic chemicals | 112.5 | 118.5 | 124.0 | 133.6 | 143.5 | 7 |
| Petrochemicals | 112.8 | 120.9 | 141.7 | 146.7 | 158.3 | 8 |
| Fertilizers | 102.0 | 100.5 | 104.6 | 112.7 | 114.7 | 2 |
| Synthetic fibers | 112.4 | 115.9 | 129.8 | 137.2 | 141.6 | 3 |
| Plastics & resins | 119.7 | 131.8 | 172.9 | 183.7 | 191.2 | 4 |
| Synthetic rubber | 102.4 | 110.3 | 151.1 | 188.8 | 195.2 | 3 |
| Chemical products | 108.5 | 115.6 | 128.2 | 134.9 | 142.2 | 5 |
| Paints & varnishes | 113.2 | 124.9 | 141.3 | 147.7 | 154.6 | 5 |
| Drugs & medicines | 105.9 | 106.2 | 114.8 | 120.3 | 127.5 | 6 |
| Pesticides | 102.3 | 100.4 | 104.6 | 109.4 | 106.4 | -3 |
| Industrial catalysts & additives | 109.4 | 124.0 | 151.9 | 157.9 | 170.5 | 8 |
| Rubber products | 103.2 | 93.4 | 91.4 | 93.2 | 92.4 | -1 |
| Plastic products | 96.0 | 90.8 | 91.9 | 83.7 | 86.9 | 4 |
Source: Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs
