Brazil’s imports of polyethylene were at record high levels for most of 2024. Trade through September 2025 slowed versus the prior year, but the impact of a recent anti-dumping ruling against polymer imports from the US and Canada is expected to be realized in the fourth quarter.
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ITP Adds New World Trade Analysis of Ethanol
ITP frequently adds new World Trade Analyses for products of particular interest to subscribers. The Ethanol World Trade Analysis has been added. It captures nearly all of the world’s trade volume in ethanol, both undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcohol strength equal to or greater than 80%, combined with denatured ethyl alcohol of any strength. Volatility in regional and country trade flows is particularly evident for this product, which, being based on biomass, is subject to weather, climate, government mandates and other factors.
ITP Adds Four More World Trade Analyses for Fabricated Plastic Products
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At the request of subscribers, ITP now analyzes global trade in soda ash, caustic soda, all available recyclable polymers, adipic acid, acetic anhydride, paraformaldehyde, MIBK, DOTP, polymeric MDI, Identified – PBT, – MMA and – IPA (based on available statistics), and medical rubber gloves (natural and synthetic).
Vietnam’s Trade Statistics Now in ITP Publications and Data Services
Vietnam is a large importer of polypropylene, PTA, polyethylene, liquefied propane gas, soda ash, PVC, ethylene glycol, methanol, recyclable polyethylene, ABS, polycarbonates and other polymers and chemicals. ITP now includes Vietnam’s import and export statistics in its World Trade Reports, Matrixes and Data Services.
Iran’s Trade Statistics Now in ITP Publications and Data Services
Iran is a large exporter of liquefied gases, methanol, polyethylene and many other polymers, chemicals and related products. ITP now includes Iran’s import and export statistics in its World Trade Reports, Matrixes and Data Services.
Long-term Trends in Imports and Exports for Every Country and Region are Revealed in ITP’s New Trade Archive From 2010
The new Trade Archive is a resource of historic volume, price and trading partner information for every country and region from 2010.
Continue readingITP’s new Projected World Trade Matrixes Show Trade Six Months Ahead
ITP’s new Projected Matrixes give a complete detailed picture of global trade between countries and regions up to six months ahead.
Continue readingITP’s World Trade Matrixes Now Available in CSV
ITP’s Matrixes are one of the most powerful, accurate tools available for analyzing global trade. The new CSV format converts the standard Matrix grid into an accessible, customizable database.
Continue readingNew Focus on Middle East Trade
Several countries in the Middle East do not publish timely statistics on their exports or imports. Most of their trade, however, is visible from the imports and exports of trading partners. The 100 reporting countries in ITP’s data base are estimated to capture from 75%-95% of actual trade. ITP’s World Trade Reports now show Middle East trade by trading partner, including monthly quantity, average PPT and cumulative volume for: Israel, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.