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Japan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens
The Middle East is Japan’s main source of crude oil, from which naphtha is extracted and used to make items including printing ink and plastics
This naphtha shortage is a clear reminder that plastics are tied directly to global energy and supply chain stability. When crude oil flows are disrupted, the impact does not stop at resin producers, it reaches supermarkets, bakeries, food service, municipal waste systems, and everyday consumers.
For businesses, the takeaway is simple: material sourcing matters. Companies that rely on plastic packaging, trays, bags, gloves, and containers need better visibility into suppliers, alternative materials, and regional inventory before disruptions turn into shortages.
At PlasticsNxt, we see this as another reason the plastics industry needs faster, more transparent ways to connect buyers and sellers across the supply chain.
For businesses, the takeaway is simple: material sourcing matters. Companies that rely on plastic packaging, trays, bags, gloves, and containers need better visibility into suppliers, alternative materials, and regional inventory before disruptions turn into shortages.
At PlasticsNxt, we see this as another reason the plastics industry needs faster, more transparent ways to connect buyers and sellers across the supply chain.
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