New Face of the World Petrochemical Sector: Implications for Developing Countries

摘要

The purpose of the document is to shed light on the current and expected developments in the world market for petrochemicals and to identify the geographical areas and fields of activity where new investments are more likely, useful and most efficiently utilized. The document is divided in four parts dealing with: the identified global trends in the petrochemical sector and their relevance to petrochemical development; a description of the current world situation of the major groups of petrochemicals; a regional supply/demand analysis of the current situation and forecast to the year 1995; and a brief analysis regarding potential actions and investments in developing countries during the period. (Copyright (c) 1988 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank.)