Belgium, Brazil, Mexico and China were among the top five destinations. Average prices continued their upward climb.
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Unprecedented Rise in China’s Exports of PE and PP from March 2021.
While larger volume imports remain depressed, China’s exports of PE and PP soared from March through May.
Continue readingUS Exports of Ethylene Polymers in April 2021 Fell to Their Lowest Level in More Than Two Years, While Prices Rose to Levels not Seen Since 2018.
The US exported 3.36 million tons through April, down 11%. Reduced shipments of HDPE and ethylene alpha olefins copolymers were not offset by higher volumes of conventional high pressure LDPE and EVA. Average prices soared on reduced supply and strong demand.
Continue readingTrends in Global Trade in Recyclable PE, Styrenics, PVC, PET, PP and Others
The volume of global trade in recyclable polymers in 2020 was less than half of what it was five years ago. The amount of recyclable polymer traded fell from 15.3 million tons in 2016, to 7.0 million tons in 2020. The rate of decline slowed markedly in 2019 and 2020
Continue readingGrowth EVA Import Markets
The volume of EVA traded globally has increased nearly every year since 2016. Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe and Africa have been growth import markets through most of that period.
Continue readingThe Volume of RPE Traded Globally Fell by 45% from 2016 to 2020, Dropping from 5.1 to 2.8 Million Tons
Key trends included: a dramatic drop in trade within the Asia-Pacific region; much lower imports into Asia-Pacific from other regions: much higher imports into Eastern Europe.
Continue readingTurkey’s Ban on Imports of R-PE Will Impact More Than 360,000 Tons of Exports From Western Europe
Public outcry in Turkey over piles of plastic waste dumped on roadsides, burning, and floating in rivers led the Turkish government to ban imports of recyclable polyethylene. In 2020, imports of RPE from Western Europe totaled 360,000 tons.
Continue readingChina’s Demand for PE and PP Imports Dropped in April, 2021; Exports of PVC Continued at Record Levels
After a moderate rebound in imports in March, following the Chinese New Year Holiday, imports into China fell substantially in April. China exported extremely high volumes of PVC in both March and April.
Continue readingEthane Exports from US Hit New High in March 2021
The US exported a record 596,000 tons of ethane in March, 2021, volume YTD of 1.6 million tons up 23%. The US Energy Information Agency forecasts higher shipments to come.
Continue readingTen-Year History of Western Europe’s Trade in Recyclable Polyethylene
Over the period 2011 to 2020 there has been a dramatic drop in Western Europe’s total exports to other regions, an increase in exports to Eastern Europe which only partially compensated for much lower volumes to Asia-Pacific, and, increased trade within the region.
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