The forum of biomass-derived chemicals in Europe
The forum of biomass-derived chemicals in Europe
Boosting the development of sustainable biomass-derived chemical industries in Europe.
With a value-chain perspective in mind, we want to get the biomass-derived chemicals sector in the EU Green Deal and in related policies and instruments as one of the solution providers.
Resources
association, member, and organisation
17 Nov 2025
BioChem Europe appoints new Chair and Vice-Chair
BioChem Europe is pleased to announce the election of Franz Kraus (Novamont) as its new Chair and Adam Kanne (Perstorp) as Vice-Chair.
Their appointment comes just a few weeks before the publicatio...
bioeconomy and policy
01 Oct 2025
New Report Confirms Benefits of Using First-Generation Biomass for Food, Fuels and Chemicals in Europe
Brussels, 01 October 2025: Using first-generation agricultural biomass, i.e. crops like cereals, sugar and oil plants, to produce bio-based energy and materials in Europe results in important benefits...
advocacy, association, bioeconomy, and policy
04 Jul 2025
Biotech Act call for evidence: Open letter on the role of biobased chemicals to boost Europe’s competitiveness and resilience
Biotech Act call for evidence: Open letter on the role of biobased chemicals to boost Europe’s competitiveness and resilience...
advocacy and bioeconomy
27 Nov 2025
The Bioeconomy Strategy: a framework to industrialise the EU bioeconomy
BioChem Europe, the Cefic sector group representing biomass-derived chemicals, welcomes the European Commission’s renewed ambition for a competitive and sustainable bioeconomy, as outlined in the Bi...
advocacy, biobased, bioeconomy, and biomass
27 Oct 2025
EU Biotech Act: boosting the biomass-derived chemicals sector
Biotechnology and biomanufacturing are cornerstone sectors for the European Union’s economic growth, sustainability, and global competitiveness. These technologies drive innovation across healthcare...
advocacy, biobased, and bioeconomy
27 Oct 2025
Circular Economy Act: biomass-derived chemicals and materials enable a Circular Economy
Europe’s transition towards climate neutrality and a sustainable circular economy requires a rapid and ambitious scale-up of the biomass-derived sector, supported by robust and consistent policy sta...
Key number
A growing number of chemical biorefineries (excluding biofuels) valorise agricultural, forestry, waste, marine and other biobased feedstocks in the EU
The bio-based chemical sector (excluding biofuels) number of employees has been slightly growing over the last 10 years
(billion €) The bio-based chemicals (excluding biofuels) turnover has been increasing by nearly 26% between 2009 and 2019
About Cefic
Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, is the forum of large, medium and small chemical companies across Europe, accounting for 1.2 million jobs and 13% of world chemicals production.
On behalf of its members, Cefic’s experts share industry insights and trends, and offer views and input to the EU agenda. Cefic also provides members with services, like guidance and trainings on regulatory and technical matters, while also contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge.