09.03.18
Clariant posted good results in the first half of 2018, as sales rose 7% in local currency to nearly $3.4 billion. The company sales growth was supported by all business areas, in particular catalysis and care chemicals.
Most of the regions contributed to the good sales growth. Sales in Asia advanced 12% due to a particularly strong sales expansion in China. In Latin America, sales grew 12% reflecting the recovery of the macroeconomic environment in this region. Sales in North America were up 7% and up 3% in Europe.
Sales in Care Chemicals rose 9% in local currency driven by both consumer care and industrial applications. Catalysis sales climbed by a considerable 22% in local currency with a “remarkable” organic sales growth of 15%, said the company.
Most of the regions contributed to the good sales growth. Sales in Asia advanced 12% due to a particularly strong sales expansion in China. In Latin America, sales grew 12% reflecting the recovery of the macroeconomic environment in this region. Sales in North America were up 7% and up 3% in Europe.
Sales in Care Chemicals rose 9% in local currency driven by both consumer care and industrial applications. Catalysis sales climbed by a considerable 22% in local currency with a “remarkable” organic sales growth of 15%, said the company.