Chemical production grows rapidly in Azerbaijan
By Trend
In January-May 2019, over 9,000 tons of paint and varnish products were produced in Azerbaijan, which is 89.1 percent more than the same period last year, Trend reports referring to the report of the State Statistical Committee.
In January-May 2019, 44,900 tons of propylene were produced in Azerbaijan, which is 72.3 percent more compared to January-May 2018.
Moreover, 60,000 tons of ethylene were produced in the country during the reported period, which marks a 18.7 percent growth compared to the same period of 2018.
An increase was observed in the production of most of the main types of chemical products in Azerbaijan in January-May 2019.
Production of main types of chemical products in Azerbaijan:
|
Product name |
January-May 2019 |
The ratio compared to January-May 2018 (in %) |
|
Nitrogen (in 1,000 cubic meters) |
9,511.3 |
91.7 |
|
Polyethylene (in 1,000 tons) |
49.6 |
100.8 |
|
Propylene (in 1,000 tons) |
44.9 |
172.3 |
|
Methanol (in 1,000 tons) |
145.1 |
7.2 times growth |
|
Paint and varnish products (tons) |
9,005.1 |
189.1 |
|
Iodine (tons) |
78.7 |
109.6 |
|
Oxygen (in 1,000 cubic meters) |
1,421.4 |
65.1 |
|
Ethylene (in 1,000 tons) |
60.0 |
118.7 |
|
Other organic composite solvents and thinners (tons) |
8,623.4 |
140.6 |
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