was thus reduced to 29% in 2019 as compared to 37% in 2018. To regain the market share and reduce imports, the Company had to resort to very competitive pricing which impacted the EBITDA adversely

quarter last year. Meanwhile, imports of Hot Rolled Steel decreased by 14% and Domestic Production increased on 11.5% compared to same period last year. To regain the market share and reduce imports, the

2018. As per ISIT the Domestic capacity utilization was thus reduced to 29% in 2019 compared to 37% in 2018. To regain the market share and reduce imports, the Company had to resort to very competitive

| 2 Executive Summary In 2019, overall palm oil production and crude palm oil ( CPO) inventory remained high in both domestic and international market, although the inventory plunged to a minimum record

Limited Global Green Chemicals Public Company Limited Management Discussion and Analysis | 2 Executive Summary In 1Q2019, palm oil production and crude palm oil (CPO) inventory have remained high in both

of crude oil and not to record material revenues and other account in AIE’s accounting system causing inaccuracy in AIE’s financial statements for Q1-Q3 of the year 2014 and the financial statement for

crude oil and not to record material revenues and other account in AIE’s accounting system causing inaccuracy in AIE’s financial statements for Q1-Q3 of the year 2014 and the financial statement for the

Limited Global Green Chemicals Public Company Limited Management Discussion and Analysis | 2 Executive Summary In 2Q/2019, overall palm oil production and crude palm oil (CPO) inventory have remained high

and its subsidiaries recorded total EBITDA of THB 2,514 million (-38% YoY, -38% QoQ), the performance softened, especially for Refinery Business, which was affected by the continuously lowering crude

still affected by the oil price volatility in the global market. Despite the crude oil price recovery, the average crack spread between finished product and referenced crude oil price continues to decline