According to data released by Japan Petrochemical Industry Association, production of ethylene in March was at 446,400mt, up 10.1% year-on-year and up 9.6% month-on-month. In comparison with March 2024, the rise was because turnaround did not take place in March 2025. Compared to February 2025, the number of days was higher. Operation rates of ethylene facilities in March 2025 were at 75.2%, down 3.4 points year-on-year and down 0.7 points month-on-month. Turnaround took place at two companies' two facilities in March 2024. In February and March 2024, turnaround did not take place.