Lower imports from the Middle East of LLDPE and HDPE, higher volumes of LDPE, and increased imports of all three polymers from Asia-Pacific were evident in the region through May 2013. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2013
Western Europe’s Polyethylene Import Sources Shift
Reduced imports of LLDPE and HDPE from the Middle East and higher volumes of these polymers, and also LDPE from Asia-Pacific were features of Western Europe’s trade May 2013 year to date. Continue reading
Heavy PVC Imports into Russia Continue
Russia imported high volumes of uncompounded PVC through most of the first half of 2013, excluding the harsh winter months of January and February. Continue reading
Sharp Declines in Saudi Arabia’s LLDPE and HDPE Exports to Singapore
Startup of new capacity in Singapore has resulted in much lower PE imports from Saudi Arabia.
United States PE Exports Rise
US exports through June 2013 of LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE each were up 8% to 12% versus the prior year. Continue reading