Chemical industry in argentina. Low demand for cosmetics and cleaning agents. Slump in domestic demand. Opportunities for exports [1 figure]

摘要

Domestic production of cleaning agents and toiletries in Argentina decreased by 18.8% in 1Q 2002 after a rise of 8.6% in 2001, according to the National Institute of Statistics (Indec). Domestic sales of cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning agents decreased by 8% in 2001 and are predicted to drop a further 10-15% in 2002.