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The United States and South Korea are the leading exporters of Naphtha (petroleum), light alkylate, while China, India, and Thailand represent the largest importers in recent years. These Asian nations collectively account for over 60% of global imports, reflecting strong regional demand from petrochemical and refining sectors. Import volumes into Southeast Asia have risen steadily since 2022, coinciding with moderate upward pressure on Naphtha (petroleum), light alkylate prices amid tightening supply from Northeast Asian refineries.
Naphtha (petroleum), light alkylate is a colorless to pale yellow, volatile liquid with a characteristic hydrocarbon odor. It is a complex mixture of branched aliphatic hydrocarbons—primarily C₇–C₁₀ isoparaffins—produced via the sulfuric or hydrofluoric acid-catalyzed alkylation of isobutane with light olefins. Classified as a petroleum-derived hydrocarbon blend and refinery intermediate, it serves predominantly as a high-octane gasoline blending component. Its principal commercial use is in fuel formulation, where it enhances antiknock performance and combustion efficiency in motor gasoline. It is also employed as a solvent in select coatings and cleaning formulations, consistent with its low aromatic content and favorable volatility profile.
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