The aim of the study is to highlight the importance of innovative chemistry for the future viability of the German economy. Four aspects are examined:

• Innovative strength of the German chemical industry
• Innovation contributions of chemistry to solving social challenges
• Leveraging chemical innovations in other industries
• Framework conditions for an innovative chemical industry in Germany

Methodologically, the study is based on an indicator approach. Using key figures, the situation in chemistry is presented in a comparison over time, in comparison to other industries/technology fields and in an international comparison. The innovation contributions of chemistry are examined on the one hand using case studies and on the other hand using patent analyses.