Ethylene production in Japan up 30.3% in December 2009 vs December 2008

19-Jan-10

Ethylene production in Japan has risen 30.3% to 663,400 tons in December 2009 as compared to 509,000 tons in December 2008, as per the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. These figures also indicate a 4.5% jump from the 634,700 tons in November 2009. There were no maintenance-related plant shutdowns in Japan in December 09, the same in November 09 and December 08. Export volume of ethylene rose 81.4% to 225,200 tons in November from a year ago figures. October export volume was at 232,200 tons.