Naphtha Shortages Having a Growing Impact in Japan

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Iran war-induced naphtha shortages disrupt supply chains in Japan, affecting industries reliant on petroleum-derived raw materials.
Calbee switches to black-and-white packaging for 14 popular snack products due to shortages of ink and solvents for printing.
Teikoku Databank reports 52 companies use naphtha to produce basic chemicals, impacting 46,741 manufacturers (30% of surveyed firms).
Chemical, petroleum, and coal sectors are highly vulnerable, with 67.2% integrated into naphtha supply chains; cyclic intermediates, gelatin/adhesives, and surfactants producers are most affected.
Shortages extend to pulp/paper products (80.1% of coated paper makers), food packaging, and medical supplies like syringes and rubber gloves.
Mizkan suspends nattō sales, Nisshin Seifun Welna uses plain packaging tape, highlighting broader operational adjustments despite government assurances of stable supply.
Continued Middle East conflict risks escalating impacts across daily life, including price hikes and sales restrictions on insulation and food packaging films.

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