1997年初,北美有两套萘生产装置投产,另有一套装置于年底投产。但是,北美萘市场仍保持供需平衡态势。与此同时,亚洲的萘则生产能力过剩,欧洲的萘价格走低。为了保持竞争能力,北美的买主正在促使萘降价。 In early 1997, two sets of naphthalene production facilities were put into operation in North America, and another one was put into operation at the end of the year. However, the naphthalene market in North America still maintains a balance between supply and demand. At the same time, Asia’s naphthalene has excess production capacity, and Europe’s naphthalene prices have fallen. In order to maintain its competitiveness, North American buyers are pushing for naphthalene prices.