Petrochemical, Chemical and Polymer

Petrochemical, Chemical, and Polymer Products Pavilion

Iran's petrochemical, chemical, and polymer industries form a dynamic and vital part of its economy, leveraging the country's abundant oil and gas resources to produce a wide range of value-added products. These industries encompass diverse commodity groups, some of which are described below:

• Basic Chemical Products: This group includes organic chemicals such as methanol, ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, and others, which serve as structural building blocks for many other chemical products. These basic chemicals find applications in various downstream industries.
• Plastics and Polymers: One of the most significant commodity groups in the petrochemical industries, producing a vast array of plastics and polymers with innumerable applications. Common plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, polystyrene, elastomers, and others are used in packaging, construction, automotive, household goods, and numerous other industries.
  
  
• Resins: Resins are chemical substances used in the production of adhesives, paints, coatings, and composites. Alkyd, epoxy, polyester, and polyurethane resins are among the common types used in various industries.
  
  
• Synthetic Fibers: Iran's petrochemical industries also play a significant role in synthetic fiber production. These fibers are used in the textile industry for various fabrics. Synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, and polypropylene are used in clothing, carpets, and other textiles.
  
  
• Chemical Fertilizers: This sector also contributes to the production of chemical fertilizers for agriculture. Nitrogenous fertilizers such as urea and ammonia, phosphatic and potassic fertilizers are among the petrochemical products used to enhance crop yields.
  
  
• Industrial Chemicals: This group includes a wide range of chemicals used in various industries. Examples include chemicals required for oil refining, steel production, paper and cellulose industries, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.
  
  
• Consumer Chemical Products: Iran's petrochemical industries also produce consumer chemical products for daily use, including detergents, pesticides, food additives, cosmetics, personal care products, and more.