Baku: In the first half of this year, Azerbaijan’s chemical industry, along with the pharmaceutical and rubber and plastic goods sectors, produced products valued at 1,112.3 million manats.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, this marks a notable increase compared to the previous year, with pharmaceutical production soaring by 95.2%, chemical products by 11.7%, and rubber and plastic goods by 4.4%.
The report highlights specific growth in various chemical products. Among these, polyethylene production rose by 10.9%, paint and varnish products by 9.9%, ethylene by 8%, and urea by 3.3%. The production dynamics indicate a robust growth trajectory in Azerbaijan’s chemical sector, reflecting increased demand and production efficiency.
In terms of product output, inert gases reached 22,723.5 thousand cubic meters, with nitrogen accounting for 12,151.8 thousand cubic meters. Paint and varnish production hit 17,399.5 tones, while inorganic chemicals totaled 11,070 tons. Organic chemicals were produced at 447.7 thousand tons, including 81.1 thousand tons of ethylene and 72.5 thousand tons of propene.
Additionally, methanol production was recorded at 227.7 thousand tons, and ethyl alcohol output was 59.3 thousand parts. Fertilizers and nitrogen compounds totaled 314.9 thousand tons, with urea making up 314.8 thousand tons. Primary plastic mass production reached 154.9 thousand tons, with polyethylene constituting 78.3 thousand tons. Adhesive substances also saw a significant increase, amounting to 83.8 thousand tons.
These figures underscore Azerbaijan’s expanding capabilities and competitiveness in the chemical industry, positioning the country as a growing hub for chemical product manufacturing in the region.