Higher shipments to China were a key factor in the August rebound.
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Iran’s Recently Published Polyethylene Export Statistics Show a Rebound in Shipments in July and August 2026.
China, Pakistan and other trading partner import statistics corroborate the increase in polyethylene volumes from Iran and other Middle East sources.
Continue readingTrends in Acrylic Acid Trade
The volume of global trade in acrylic acid fell substantially over 2021 to 2025 and is projected down slightly September 2026 YTD. Profound shifts were evident in key regional trends.
Continue readingSharply Lower Middle East Styrene Monomer Exports Through September 2026 Impacted Asia-Pacific Trade Flows for Monomer and Polymers
Asia-Pacific shipments of styrene monomer surged. Exports of general purpose and expandable polystyrene also expanded, but ABS was down.
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