The Russian and Ukrainian Markets of Maleic Anhydride

     Maleic anhydride (MA) is a basic multifunctional chemical utilized in various segments of the chemical industry. In its pure state, MA is a colourless or white solid with acrid odour.  Around one third of the world MA output is processed into unsaturated polyester resins. At present, the production of unsaturated polyester resins (polyalkylene glycol maleates, polyalkylene glycol fumarates) accounts for around 57% of the world MA consumption. It is imports that cover the demand for MA in the CIS market. China, Korea, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Malaysia and some other countries are the main importers.

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