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Canadian Thiosulphates Imports Plummet to $9.2 Million in 2023
Canadian Thiosulphates Imports Plummet to $9.2 Million in 2023
Dec 13, 2024
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Thiosulphates imports peaked at 27K tons in 2022, but saw a significant decline in the following year. The value of thiosulphates imports also decreased notably to $9.2M in 2023.
Thailand's Sodium Carbonate Imports Drop Sharply to $223 Million in 2023
Thailand's Sodium Carbonate Imports Drop Sharply to $223 Million in 2023
Dec 13, 2024
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During the review period, imports of Sodium Carbonate peaked at 726K tons in 2022 before decreasing the following year. The value of sodium carbonate imports also saw a rapid decline, reaching $223M in 2023.
The Netherlands Sees Minor Increase in Lubricating Oil Additive Imports, Reaching $374 Million in 2023
The Netherlands Sees Minor Increase in Lubricating Oil Additive Imports, Reaching $374 Million in 2023
Dec 11, 2024
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Imports of Lubricating Oil Additive reached a peak of 98K tons in 2017. Despite efforts, imports did not recover momentum from 2018 to 2023, with a value of $374M in the latter year.
In 2023, Germany's Melamine Exports Drop by 58% to $73 Million
In 2023, Germany's Melamine Exports Drop by 58% to $73 Million
Dec 11, 2024
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From 2022 to 2023, Melamine exports experienced a moderate growth, but in 2023, the value plummeted to $73M.
Germany Sees a Significant Rise in Silver Nitrate Imports, Reaching $26 Million in 2023
Germany Sees a Significant Rise in Silver Nitrate Imports, Reaching $26 Million in 2023
Dec 10, 2024
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Imports of Silver Nitrate peaked at 126 tons in 2013, but remained at a lower figure from 2014 to 2023. In value terms, Silver Nitrate imports surged to $26M in 2023.
China's Import of Butanol Declines to $256 Million in 2023
China's Import of Butanol Declines to $256 Million in 2023
Dec 10, 2024
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Butanol imports reached a record high of 638K tons in 2013 but failed to regain momentum from 2014 to 2023, declining to $256M in value.
Morocco Pioneers Mpox Test Production for African Healthcare Independence
Morocco Pioneers Mpox Test Production for African Healthcare Independence
Dec 9, 2024
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Discover Morocco's groundbreaking move to produce mpox tests locally, paving the way for African healthcare independence and reducing reliance on imported medical supplies.
In 2023, the Netherlands Sees a Sharp Decline in Iron Oxide Pigment Imports, Dropping to $36 Million
In 2023, the Netherlands Sees a Sharp Decline in Iron Oxide Pigment Imports, Dropping to $36 Million
Dec 9, 2024
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Imports of Iron Oxide Pigment reached a peak of 43K tons in 2022 before experiencing a significant decline in the following year. The value of imports also dropped dramatically to $36M in 2023.
Chlorides Import in Japan Plummets Sharply to $115 Million in 2023
Chlorides Import in Japan Plummets Sharply to $115 Million in 2023
Dec 8, 2024
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During the review period, Chlorides imports reached a peak of 183K tons in 2018, but failed to regain momentum from 2019 to 2023. In terms of value, Chlorides imports decreased sharply to $115M in 2023.
India Sees Significant Drop in Acrylonitrile Imports, Falling to $264 Million in 2023
India Sees Significant Drop in Acrylonitrile Imports, Falling to $264 Million in 2023
Dec 8, 2024
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Imports of Acrylonitrile peaked at 212K tons in 2022 but saw a sharp decline in the following year. The value of acrylonitrile imports also dropped significantly to $264M in 2023.
Dutch Ureines Imports Surge by 35%, Reaching $7.9 Million in 2023
Dutch Ureines Imports Surge by 35%, Reaching $7.9 Million in 2023
Dec 6, 2024
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From 2015 to 2023, Ureines imports experienced moderate growth, reaching a value of $7.9M in 2023.
Caustic Soda Imports in UK Drop Significantly to $99 Million in 2023
Caustic Soda Imports in UK Drop Significantly to $99 Million in 2023
Dec 6, 2024
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From 2017 to 2023, the growth of imports for Caustic Soda remained at a somewhat lower figure. In value terms, Caustic Soda imports dropped notably to $99M in 2023.
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