Key statistics for the polymer industry, in thousand tonnes, are shown in the following table.
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1992-93 1993-94 1994-95
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Low Density Polyethylene 144.4 170.1 180
High Density Polyethylene 29.9 137.7
Polypropylene 95.2 91.4 110
Poly vinyl chloride 276.5 358.5 500
Polystyrene 27.8 40.9 60
Acrylonitrile 26.5 26.0 22
Linear Alkyl Benzene 206.9 211.5 215
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Production of polymers increased substantially during the eighties. However, consumption has grown at a much faster pace, as a result, imports as percent of total consumption has increased from 37% in 1984-85 to nearly 60% by 1991-92.
Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, Bombay
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Last updated: April 1995.