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• 2025-09-01
  

  China Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Phenol Imports from US, EU, Korea, Japan, Thailand

  China’s Ministry of Commerce has decided to continue imposing anti-dumping tariffs on imported phenol originating from the United States, European Union, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand . According to an official announcement (MOFCOM Notice No. 47 [2025]), the existing anti-dumping measures on phenol were up for a sunset review, which concluded that ending the duties could lead to continued dumping and harm to domestic producers. Thus, effective August 29, 2025, phenol imports from those regions will continue to be subject to anti-dumping duties for another five-year period. China’s Customs Tariff Commission approved the extension based on MOFCOM’s recommendation. Phenol is a key chemical (used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals), and China had originally imposed these duties five years ago to protect its domestic industry from unfairly low-priced imports. The renewal of the duty indicates that authorities still find overseas phenol exporters are likely selling at dumped prices. Importers from the US, EU, ROK, Japan, and Thailand will therefore face these continued extra tariffs, helping shield Chinese phenol producers from price undercutting. The decision underscores China’s stance on defending domestic chemical industries through trade remedy measures when necessary.
• 2025-07-03
  

  India Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Para-Tertiary Butyl Phenol from China and Taiwan

  On June 26, 2025, India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into Para-Tertiary Butyl Phenol (PTBP) originating from China and Taiwan. The probe follows a request from Vinati Organics Limited, an Indian manufacturer.
• 2025-06-25
  

  Ineos Phenol Confirms Permanent Closure of Gladbeck Plant as Europe Faces Industrial Decline

  On June 17, Ineos Phenol, the world’s largest producer of phenol and acetone, announced plans to permanently cease operations at its Gladbeck plant on a yet-to-be-determined date. The company cited soaring energy costs and the EU’s carbon tax policies as key factors undermining Europe’s global competitiveness, particularly against Chinese imports and a global oversupply of phenol and acetone.
• 2024-11-26
  

  Haldia Petrochemicals and Lummus Technology to expand phenol production capacity

  Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL), a major Indian petrochemicals industry player, has signed a licence amendment with Lummus Technologies to expand phenol production capacity at its upcoming phenol and acetone plant in Haldia, West Bengal.
  Haldia Petrochemicals Limited
• 2024-08-06
  

  Global Phenol and Acetone Market Forecast for the Second Half of 2024: Supply-Demand Imbalance, Changing Trade Patterns and Extreme Weather Challenges

  Market analysts pointed out that the global phenol and acetone market prices are expected to remain low in the second half of 2024. From the supply side, Asia and Europe are well supplied, while the United States acetone and methyl methacrylate (MMA) market is facing supply tensions, and the overall supply and demand pattern is tending to balance. However, weak demand in the downstream market and low purchasing willingness in the industrial chain are expected to lead to a weak cycle in the acetone and phenol markets.
• 2024-07-15
  

  Safety Assessment of a Food Enzyme (Phenol 2-Oxidoreductase) from Non-Genetically Modified Aspergillus Strain

  On July 11, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a formal opinion on the safety evaluation of the food enzyme phenol 2-oxidoreductase (EC 1.10.3.2) for use in the production of nine food items. The food enzyme is produced from a non-genetically modified strain of Aspergillus and is provided by Amano Enzyme Inc.