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Shortage of Naphtha Threatens Supply Chain Chaos in Japan

Alice French
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Japan’s industrial supply chain faces immediate disruption due to a critical naphtha shortage, a petroleum byproduct essential for plastic production, exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Multiple Japanese petrochemical firms have already announced production cuts, signaling potential cascading effects on manufacturing sectors reliant on plastics and synthetic materials. The crisis stems from geopolitical tensions disrupting naphtha exports, a lesser-known but vital feedstock derived from crude oil refining, primarily sourced from the Middle East. Unlike broader crude oil shortages, this bottleneck directly threatens Japan’s chemical industry, which depends on naphtha for over 70% of its ethylene and propylene production. Analysts warn prolonged shortages could trigger broader economic ripple effects, including delayed shipments, rising material costs, and potential factory shutdowns across Asia.
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