Argentina July chemical production rises 1.5% year over year

20 August 2010 22:59  [Source: ICIS news]

HOUSTON (ICIS)--Argentina’s chemical production in July rose by 1.5% year over year, a government agency said on Friday.

Production of basic chemical products declined by 0.1% in July year over year, said Argentina’s Statistics Institute (INDEC). The institute does not provide tonnage figures for production.

July production of industrial gases rose by 4.1% year over year, the group said.

Production of plastic raw materials and synthetic rubber fell by 3.8% year over year.

Agrochemicals production rose by 17.1% in July, while production of pharmaceutical products declined by 3.2% year over year.

July production of detergents, soaps and personal products increased by 0.7% year over year.

Plastic products and rubber tyres production grew by 11.6%, with rubber tyre production leading the segment with a 16.4% increase.

Production of plastic products grew by 10.8% year over year, INDEC said.

Paul Hodges studies key influencers shaping the chemical industry in Chemicals and the Economy
To discuss issues facing the chemical industry go to ICIS connect

By: George Martin
+1 713 525 2653

For the latest chemical news, data and analysis that directly impacts your business sign up for a free trial to ICIS news - the breaking online news service for the global chemical industry.

Get the facts and analysis behind the headlines from our market leading weekly magazine: sign up to a free trial to ICIS Chemical Business.

Printer Friendly