Although the volume of PMMA polymer and sheet traded globally in 2013 was unchanged from 2012, there were many changes in regional trade flows. Continue reading
Daily Archives: May 8, 2014
Record High PET Exports from China and India Impacted Global Trade in 2013
A 44% increase in PET exports from China and a 90% rise from India affected trade flows around the globe.
Global Polycarbonates Trade Contracts in 2013
Global trade in polycarbonates contracted by 3% in 2013, after expanding 12% in 2012, much of the decline reflecting lower imports into Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and lower trade within the Asia-Pacific and Western Europe regions. Continue reading
Higher Polyacetals Imports Into China and Singapore in 2013
A 12% increase in polyacetals imports into China and a 25% increase on smaller volumes into Singapore were factors in the 7% expansion in global trade volume in 2013. Trends in global trade for widely traded products are an indicator of global demand. Continue reading