By 2025, acrylic industry figures are being pulled in two different directions as demand patterns shift and production capacity adjusts. The result is a set of statistics that can look inconsistent at first glance, especially when you compare market growth with pricing and supply trends. Here’s how those moving parts line up and what the latest numbers mean when you put them side by side.
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Applications and End-Uses
1Acrylic fibers used in 40% of global blanket production
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2Automotive sector consumes 25% of PMMA sheets globally for lights and interiors
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3Apparel segment holds 60% share in acrylic fiber end-use market in 2022
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4Construction industry uses 35% of acrylic emulsions for paints and coatings
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5Home textiles account for 30% of acrylic fiber demand, mainly carpets and upholstery
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6Electronics sector PMMA demand for displays grew 8% YoY in 2023
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7Acrylic paints dominate 45% of artist paints market worldwide
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8Medical applications of acrylic sheets in prosthetics 15% of total PMMA use
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9Sportswear acrylic fiber usage 20%, valued for moisture-wicking properties
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10Packaging sector acrylic sheets for bottles and containers 10% market share
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11Furniture upholstery acrylic fibers 25% penetration in budget segment
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12Signs and displays consume 20% of extruded acrylic sheets globally
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13Adhesives end-use for acrylic polymers 18% of total production
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14Toys and leisure products use 12% of PMMA for durability
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15Acrylic fibers in sweaters and knitwear 50% of apparel applications
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16Carpet manufacturing uses 35% of global acrylic staple fibers
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17Signs and glazing PMMA sheets 28% of total applications in construction
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18Acrylic dispersions in paper coatings 22% market penetration
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19Knitted outerwear acrylic content averages 40% in budget lines
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20Sanitary ware acrylic sheets 18% substitution for ceramics globally
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21Protective coatings acrylics 30% of marine paints formulations
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22Handicrafts and crafts acrylic paints 55% usage rate among hobbyists
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23Aquariums and aquaria PMMA panels 90% material choice for clarity
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24Fake fur products 70% acrylic fibers for animal welfare shift
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25Windshields and canopies aircraft PMMA 15% aviation plastics
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26Wall paints acrylic emulsions 65% volume in residential segment
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27Hosiery and socks acrylic blends 25% for durability
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28Optical lenses PMMA 12% of spectacle lenses market
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29Leather finishing acrylic polymers 40% replacement for traditional
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Applications and End-Uses Interpretation
From cozy blankets and cozy sweaters to the glowing screens in our hands and the clear protective sheets in our aquariums, acrylic is the versatile polymer that's woven itself, quite literally, into the fabric of modern life.
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Market Size and Growth
1Global acrylic fiber market size reached 4.62 million tons in 2022
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2Acrylic fiber market expected to grow at CAGR of 3.8% from 2023 to 2030
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3North America acrylic sheets market valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023
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4Asia-Pacific acrylic fiber production accounted for 65% of global total in 2022
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5Global PMMA (acrylic) market size was USD 5.1 billion in 2021, growing to USD 7.8 billion by 2028
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6Acrylic paints market projected to reach USD 25 billion by 2027 at 5.2% CAGR
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7European acrylic fiber consumption was 450,000 tons in 2022
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8U.S. acrylic yarn market size estimated at USD 800 million in 2023
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9Global acrylic emulsion market valued at USD 8.9 billion in 2022
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10India acrylic fiber market to grow from 120,000 tons in 2022 to 160,000 tons by 2028
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11Global acrylic fiber market size reached 4.75 million tons in 2023 with 3.2% growth
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12Acrylic sheets market in Asia-Pacific valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2023
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13Water-based acrylic coatings market to hit USD 18 billion by 2030
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14U.S. acrylic fiber market share 6% global, valued USD 350 million 2022
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15PMMA cast sheet segment grows fastest at 5.5% CAGR to 2030
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16Global acrylic latex market size USD 10.2 billion projected for 2028
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation
The acrylic industry is steadily painting the world in its own image, proving that whether you're wrapping a yacht, knitting a sweater, or creating a masterpiece, this versatile polymer family has us covered—literally and lucratively.
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Production and Capacity
1China acrylic sheets production capacity hit 1.2 million tons in 2023
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2Global acrylic fiber production capacity stood at 6.8 million tons per year in 2022
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3India's Vardhman Acrylics has annual capacity of 57,000 tons
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4Turkey's acrylic fiber production capacity is 180,000 tons annually as of 2023
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5Mitsubishi Chemical's Lucite International PMMA plant capacity is 220,000 tons/year
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6Global top 10 acrylic fiber producers account for 75% of total capacity in 2022
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7U.S. Dow Chemical acrylic acid plant capacity expanded to 440,000 tons in 2023
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8South Korea's Taekwang Industrial acrylic fiber capacity is 120,000 tons/year
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9Europe PMMA production capacity totals 650,000 tons annually in 2023
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10Pakistan's acrylic yarn production capacity reached 100,000 tons in 2022
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11Vietnam acrylic fiber production capacity grew 15% YoY to 250,000 tons in 2023
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12Sinopec's acrylic acid capacity in China is 1.1 million tons/year
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13Global acrylic sheet extrusion capacity is 3.5 million tons as of 2023
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14Aditya Birla's Grasim Industries acrylic fiber plant at 120,000 tons capacity
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15Japan Eni's acrylic fiber output capacity 80,000 tons/year
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16Brazil's acrylic production capacity stands at 45,000 tons annually
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17Asia dominates with 70% of global acrylic acid production capacity at 8.2 million tons in 2022
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18Formosa Plastics Taiwan acrylic emulsion capacity 300,000 tons/year
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19Mexico new acrylic fiber plant adds 50,000 tons capacity in 2024
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20Russia acrylic sheets production capacity 120,000 tons in 2023 despite sanctions
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21Turkey acrylic production 200,000 tons, 3% of world total in 2023
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22Reliance Industries India acrylic capacity expansion to 200,000 tons by 2025
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23LG Chem Korea PMMA capacity 140,000 tons/year globally
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24Indonesia new acrylic fiber plant 60,000 tons capacity operational 2024
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25Global acrylic acid capacity utilization rate averaged 82% in 2023
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26Exlan Japan acrylic fiber brand capacity 50,000 tons annually
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27Arkema France specialty acrylics capacity 100,000 tons
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28Egypt's Alexandria Acrylics Fiber Co. capacity 36,000 tons/year
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29U.S. continuous PMMA polymerization capacity 300,000 tons
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30Thailand PTT Global acrylic emulsion plant 150,000 tons capacity
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Production and Capacity Interpretation
While China flexes its sheer volume and Saudi Arabia eyes a massive new complex, the global acrylic landscape reveals a tapestry of regional giants, specialized players, and strategic expansions, all meticulously threading their capacity into a multi-million-ton industry where everyone is scrambling to get a piece of the polymer pie.
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Regional Analysis
1China holds 55% share of global acrylic fiber production at 3.2 million tons in 2022
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2India acrylic fiber consumption 5% of global total, around 300,000 tons in 2023
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3Europe acrylic fiber production share declined to 8% in 2022 from 12% in 2015
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4U.S. imports 90% of its acrylic fiber needs, totaling 250,000 tons in 2022
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5Turkey acrylic yarn exports to EU valued at EUR 500 million in 2022
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6Southeast Asia acrylic sheets market grows at 6% CAGR, led by Thailand and Vietnam
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7Middle East acrylic fiber production capacity 150,000 tons, mainly Iran and Saudi Arabia
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8Latin America acrylic consumption 4% global share, Brazil leading at 80,000 tons/year
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9Africa acrylic fiber market nascent, South Africa capacity 20,000 tons
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10Japan acrylic fiber production dropped 10% YoY to 70,000 tons in 2022
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11South Korea 12% of global acrylic acid production at 1.5 million tons in 2023
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12Australia PMMA imports from Asia 95%, total volume 15,000 tons annually
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13Canada acrylic paints market dominated by U.S. imports worth CAD 200 million
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14Germany as Europe's largest acrylic consumer at 120,000 tons in 2022
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15Bangladesh acrylic yarn imports surged 20% to 50,000 tons in 2023
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16Indonesia local acrylic production covers only 30% of demand, imports 40,000 tons
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17Egypt new acrylic plant boosts regional capacity by 30,000 tons
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18EU acrylic fiber production fell to 350,000 tons in 2023
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19Mexico acrylic consumption 25,000 tons, 80% imported from Asia
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20Australia acrylic fiber imports 30,000 tons annually, mainly from China
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21Russia acrylic production 100,000 tons despite 15% drop from sanctions
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22Philippines acrylic yarn demand met 95% by imports 40,000 tons
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23Argentina acrylic fiber imports USD 50 million, Brazil main supplier
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24UAE acrylic sheets market imports USD 80 million from India/China
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25New Zealand PMMA consumption 8,000 tons, fully import dependent
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26Colombia local acrylic production negligible, imports 12,000 tons/year
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27Morocco acrylic yarn production 25,000 tons, exports to EU
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28Algeria state-owned acrylic plant capacity utilization 60% at 20,000 tons
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Regional Analysis Interpretation
China is the world's acrylic fiber kingpin, leaving Europe in gentle retreat and the U.S. in near-total dependence, while a patchwork of regional specialists—like Turkey's yarn exports and Southeast Asia's sheet growth—proves that while China commands the throne, the rest of the world is busy carving out its own, often import-reliant, fiefdoms.
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Trade, Prices, and Economics
1Global acrylic fiber exports totaled USD 2.8 billion in 2022
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2Average acrylic fiber price was USD 1.8/kg in Asia Q4 2023
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3China exported 1.1 million tons of acrylic fiber in 2022
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4U.S. acrylic sheets import value USD 450 million from China in 2023
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5EU anti-dumping duties on Indian acrylic fiber at 10-15% since 2021
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6Acrylic yarn prices rose 12% YoY to USD 2.2/kg in Turkey 2023
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7Global acrylic acid spot price averaged USD 1,450/ton CFR China in 2023
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8India's acrylic fiber imports from China USD 300 million in FY2023
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9South Korea acrylic exports to Vietnam grew 25% to 80,000 tons in 2022
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10PMMA resin FOB Southeast Asia price USD 2,100/ton in Q1 2024
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11Pakistan acrylic staple fiber exports USD 150 million mainly to China
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12Europe acrylic emulsion import dependency 40% from Asia at EUR 1.2 billion
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13Brazil imposed 20% tariff on acrylic fiber imports in 2023
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14Global trade volume of acrylic products 5.2 million tons in 2022
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15Acrylic paints wholesale price USD 3.5/kg in U.S. market 2023
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16Turkey leads world acrylic yarn exports with 250,000 tons in 2022
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17Volatility in acrylic monomer prices up 18% due to energy costs in 2023
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18Vietnam acrylic imports from Korea USD 120 million in 2023
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19Global acrylic tow exports 1.2 million tons valued USD 1.5 billion 2022
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20Acrylic staple fiber CFR Europe price USD 2.0/kg Jan 2024
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21India acrylic imports 250,000 tons from China in 2023
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22U.S. acrylic acid exports USD 200 million mainly to Mexico
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23Bangladesh anti-dumping case on acrylic fiber from India won in 2023
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24Acrylic emulsion average price USD 1.9/kg Asia Q4 2023
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25EU acrylic fiber imports from Turkey 150,000 tons duty-free under agreement
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26Global acrylic yarn trade USD 3.1 billion, China 40% exporter share
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27Spot PMMA extrusion grade USD 2,400/ton FOB US Gulf 2024
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28Peru acrylic imports USD 40 million from Asia in 2023
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29Acrylic acid futures contract launched on Dalian exchange volume 50,000 tons/month
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30Vietnam exports acrylic products USD 100 million to US under CPTPP
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Trade, Prices, and Economics Interpretation
The global acrylic industry resembles a high-stakes, tariff-laden poker game where China holds a massive stack of chips, price volatility keeps everyone on edge, and every nation is fiercely guarding its hand while trying to cash in on everyone else's bets.
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