Emission inventory of primary pollutants and chemical speciation in 2010 for the Yangtze River Delta region, China

► An updated high-resolution emission inventory of 2010 for YRD is established. ► Facility-based emissions are calculated for large point sources. ► PM2.5 speciation database is established based on Chinese local data. ► Emissions of NMVOC species are estimated based on Chinese local data.