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Global markets for phenol-acetone track upstream benzene and propylene values, with the US market also influenced by cumene prices. Demand is driven by the automotive industry, the construction industry, and consumer packaging. As a co-product, acetone availability is influenced by market conditions for phenol. The US is a net phenol exporter and a net acetone exporter, primarily to Mexico and Canada. Imports to some countries are affected by anti-dumping duties (ADDs).
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