According to the National Petrochemical Company’s (NPC) Office for the
Development of Downstream Industries, a total of 763,386 tons of petrochemical
products were offered in the exchanges during the month, of which 245,819 tons
— or 32% — were sold on credit. The volume of actual credit-based transactions
amounted to 90,414 tons.
The NPC identified working capital and liquidity constraints as key
challenges faced by downstream petrochemical producers in securing raw
materials. As a result, the company has prioritized expanding credit-based
sales of petrochemical feedstocks through commodity and energy exchanges to
help boost production, sustain operations, and advance the value chain
completion strategy.
NPC emphasized that strengthening downstream industries in parallel
with upstream petrochemical development will not only curb raw material exports
and reduce import dependency but also enhance job creation, foreign currency
earnings, and Iran’s regional industrial position.
Encouraging producers to increase credit-based offerings, NPC
reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a balanced and sustainable growth path
for the country’s petrochemical sector.