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China, South Korea, and the United States are the leading exporters of p-Xylene, collectively accounting for over 60% of global exports in 2023–2024, while India, Vietnam, and Indonesia represent the fastest-growing import markets amid expanding PET and polyester production capacity. Import demand in Southeast Asia has risen steadily since 2022, coinciding with regional petrochemical infrastructure expansion and volatility in p-Xylene prices.
p-Xylene is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor; it melts at 13.2 °C and boils at 138.4 °C. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon and one of the three isomeric xylenes, classified as a petrochemical intermediate. Its principal industrial use is as a feedstock for the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), key monomers in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin and fiber manufacturing. It is also employed in the synthesis of plasticizers, dyes, and certain agrochemical intermediates. Applications are concentrated in polyester fibers, packaging films, beverage bottles, and engineering plastics.
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals. See more about what is P-Xylene and P-Xylene SDS information.
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