US April chloroform exports rise 33% yr-on-yr

10 June 2008 20:06  [Source: ICIS news]

HOUSTON (ICIS news)--US chloroform exports were 17,956 tonnes in April, up 33% compared with the same month of 2007, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) said on Tuesday.

Exports in April were also 99% higher than the 8,989 tonnes shipped in March due to stronger demand for downstream refrigerants as temperatures rise in the Northern Hemisphere.

China, South Korea and Mexico were the top three destinations for US chloroform exports in April, totalling 17,943 tonnes, or more than 99% of total shipments for the month, the ITC said.

US chloroform export spot prices were assessed in the 23-28 cents/lb ($507-617/tonne) FOB (free on board) US Gulf range, according to global chemical market intelligence service ICIS pricing.

($1= €0.64)

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By: Greg Holt
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