Key Market Indicators
French imports of xylene surged 61.8% in 2018, with 369,260 kilograms imported compared to 228,270 the previous year. This marked a stark contrast to the 25.5% decrease in imports since 1999. Peru overtook France in 2018 to become the leading importer, with 369,260 kilograms, while Germany, Italy and Belgium followed in second, third, and fourth place respectively.
