Phthalic Anhydride in Panama

World consumption of phthalic anhydride is over 3 million tonnes (US$2 billion) and is growing 3% a year. The USA is the largest producer of phthalic anhydride, with production of over 500 thousand tonnes a year. Asia and Europe are the largest consuming regions of phthalic anhydride, accounting for 39% of world consumption respectively. The North American market is experiencing growth of 4% per year. South Korea, Japan, and Belgium are the major exporters, with China, Taiwan, and the Netherlands being the leading importers. This report evaluates the phthalic anhydride market in 101 countries from 1997, with forecasts forward to 2004.

This report covers phthalic anhydride (PA).