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Benzene imports to reach 3.8 M tons/yr by end-2006

12 Jul '06
1 min read

Rapidly developing Chinese textile industry has significant shortfall in the supply of raw materials like P-xylene and Benzene.

In 2005, the production of pure benzene was around 3.061 M tons, not at all close to meet the industry requirement of 8.0 M tons.

Imports started to register sharp growth since 2003, when the exports were much higher.

Last year, the country imported 255,000 tons of benzene to fulfill the ever-rising demand.

Annual production capacity for pure benzene in China is expected to reach 3.8 M tons by the end of 2006.

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