Core Viewpoint - The liquid paraffin market in China is expected to grow from approximately 1.834 billion yuan in 2024 to 2.039 billion yuan in 2025, driven by increasing demand in skincare, cosmetics, lubricants, and preservatives, alongside a shift towards greener and more specialized products due to stricter environmental regulations and evolving consumer preferences [1][17]. Industry Overview - Liquid paraffin, also known as white oil, is derived from kerosene or diesel fractions and is characterized by its chemical stability and inertness, making it essential in various applications such as lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging [3][17]. - The industry is witnessing a transition towards green, high-end, and specialized products, with technological innovations and market demands driving growth [1][17]. Market Size and Growth - The Chinese liquid paraffin market is projected to reach approximately 1.834 billion yuan in 2024, with an expected increase to 2.039 billion yuan in 2025 [1][17]. - The skincare industry is a significant growth driver, with the market size for skincare products in China estimated at around 295.9 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.01% [14]. Import and Export Dynamics - In 2024, China imported 138,000 tons of liquid paraffin and heavy liquid paraffin, marking a year-on-year increase of 32.83%, with an import value of 1 billion yuan, up 23.93% [19]. - Exports of liquid paraffin and heavy liquid paraffin saw a significant decline, with only 750 tons exported in 2024, a drop of 93.12% year-on-year, attributed to weak international demand and increased trade barriers [19]. Industry Policies - The Chinese government is focusing on sustainable development in the paraffin industry, implementing policies to reduce environmental pollution and enhance resource efficiency [8]. - Recent guidelines aim to support the digital transformation of the petrochemical industry, promoting advanced technologies and improving management levels [8]. Industry Chain Structure - The liquid paraffin industry chain consists of upstream raw materials (primarily petroleum), midstream processing (distillation and cracking), and downstream applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial products [11][13]. Key Companies - Major players in the liquid paraffin market include China Petroleum, China Petrochemical, and various regional refineries such as Fushun Petrochemical and Daqing Petrochemical, which are involved in the production and supply of liquid paraffin [22][24][25][27].

值得一提的是，HD现代尾浦此次承接的2艘中型LPG/液氨运输船，单船造价不仅比半月前承接的低了 480万美元，甚至比去年4月从希腊船东Evangelos Marinakis承接的4艘中型45000万立方米LPG/液氨运输 船的造价还低了110万美元。 包括最近承接的2艘LPG船在内，HD韩国造船海洋今年以来承接的新船订单已达51艘、63.1亿美元（约 合459亿元人民币），完成了全年接单目标180.5亿美元（约合1320亿元人民币）的35%，包括1艘LNG 运输船、4艘LNG加注船、1艘超大型液氨运输船（VLAC）、34艘集装箱船、2艘超大型乙烷运输船 （VLEC）、4艘油船、5艘中型LPG/液氨运输船。 中型LPG/液氨运输船是HD现代尾浦的优势船型，其建造业绩排名全球船厂首位，引领着该型船建造市 场。特别是去年10月，HD现代尾浦将此前与比利时Exmar公司签订的2艘46000立方米中型LPG船合同， 由使用LPG双燃料发动机变更为使用氨动力双燃料发动机，成为全球首批中型氨燃料动力气体运输船。 随着全球能源结构转型和环保要求的提高，LPG作为清洁能源的市场前景被普遍看好，预计2025年全球 LPG需求量将 ...