World production of Formaldehyde (FDE): 21,1 million tons (approx.)

World consumption of Formaldehyde (FDE):
Urea-formaldehyde resins (UF) 53%
Phenol formaldehyde resin (PF) 10%
Polyacetal 9%
Melamine formaldehyde resins (MF) 6%
MDI 6%
Pentaerythritol 4%
Other Formaldehyde (FDE) derivatives 13%