Year-on-year, volume was up 2% with solid growth in the Performance segments and Basic Plastics offsetting declines in Basic Chemicals and Hydrocarbons and Energy. Strong demand outside North America, most notably in Asia Pacific, more than offset continued reductions in both Canada and the USA. Prices rose by 1%, reflecting gains across most of its Performance businesses, weakened by negative price trends in Basic Plastics and Basic Chemicals. Net income for the quarter was $975 million, 11% higher than in the previous year.

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