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【South Korea 】South Korea Considers Export Restrictions on Petrochemicals Following Naphtha
Mar 27, 2025Local score 9.0
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This report flags a potential supply-chain risk for global buyers of Korean petrochemicals, as the government considers export curbs following naphtha restrictions. The sourcing signal from an industry ministry official underscores regulatory uncertainty, urging buyers to monitor feedstock disruptions and assess alternative supply routes.
South Korea is reportedly considering export restrictions on petrochemical products, following earlier measures on naphtha, as Middle East tensions disrupt feedstock supply. The move, disclosed on March 27 by an industry ministry official, signals potential tightening of supply for key industrial inputs like ethylene and synthetic resins, which could affect global buyers of Korean petrochemicals and downstream plastics.
