The contribution of chemistry
Understanding how chemistry capability translates into economic value across the UK.
Summary of contents
Chemistry underpins local, devolved and UK economies. It contributes to innovation, high skilled jobs and productivity, and enables many of the products, technologies and services that people use every day. Yet this contribution is not always fully recognised or embedded in policy and economic decision-making.
This report, The contribution of chemistry, produced by Metro Dynamics on behalf of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and our accompanying summary, includes detailed evidence and analysis showing how chemistry supports economic growth, underpins the skills pipeline, and creates jobs and opportunities across the UK.
For more information, see The contribution of chemistry page.
Please note that a minor correction was made to the report in October 2026.