Import of polymer materials, chemicals and agricultural fertilizers

1- Import of polymer materials (polymers)

Imported polymer products:

Polyethylene (LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE)

Polypropylene (PP)

Polystyrene (PS)

PET   Polyethylene terephthalate

PVC   Polyvinyl chloride

ABS   Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

Reasons for import:

Meeting the needs of the packaging, automotive, construction and medical industries.

Lack of domestic production capacity or lack of production of certain grades.

Increasing productivity and improving the quality of domestic products.

2- Import of chemicals

Imported chemical products:

Solvents (ethanol, methanol, acetone)

Acids (sulfuric acid, nitric acid, acetic acid)

Raw materials for detergents (LAB)

Colorants and additives

Raw materials for rubber and plastic production (butadiene, styrene)

Exporting countries:

Germany, China, India, South Korea, Turkey, France, USA

Reasons for import:

Need for raw materials to produce finished products in the pharmaceutical, food, textile and petrochemical industries.

Lack of domestic production or need for high-grade materials.

Development of technology and increasing the quality of domestic products.

3- Import of agricultural fertilizers (chemical and organic)

Imported products:

Phosphate and potash fertilizers

NPK fertilizers – a combination of nitrogen, phosphorus and potash

Potassium chloride (KCL)

Liquid fertilizers

Reasons for import:

Urgent need for fertilizer to increase agricultural productivity.

Deficiency of domestic production and rapid supply of farmers’ needs.

Improving the quality and increasing the diversity of agricultural products.