Naphtha

Naphtha is a light hydrocarbon fraction used as a primary feedstock for petrochemical steam crackers to produce ethylene and propylene, and as a gasoline blending component. Asian naphtha demand is driven by the region's large-scale petrochemical complexes, with pricing benchmarked to the MOPJ (Mean of Platts Japan).

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Quick Facts

Naphtha at a Glance

Common Origins
Saudi ArabiaIndiaSouth KoreaKuwaitAlgeria
Common Destinations
JapanSouth KoreaTaiwanChinaSingapore
Grades & Specifications
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INCOTERMS
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Unit of Measure
Metric Tons

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