The global chemical industry was driven a little by the slowly-increasing global economy in 2002.The total sale amount of the global chemical industry in 2002 was 1.847 trillion Euros, 0.48% more than 2001. The shares of U. S. , E.

• 2002年世界经济开始缓慢恢复；带动化学工业出现微增势头。 全球化工销售额为18470亿欧元；比2001年增长0.；48%25。