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Negative PA margins could contribute to sharp drop in US imports from Italy

November 13, 2023 Comments Off

US imports of phthalic anhydride from Italy through September dropped by 86% on the year, International Trade Commission data showed, and negative production margins could be contributing to the drop. Volumes from Italy from January through September dropped to 1,375 mt from 10,052 mt in the corresponding period a year ago. Unsaturated polyester resin producer Polynt traditionally has obtained much…