Exports and import flows for these engineering polymers varied by region. Of particular note: increased exports out of Western Europe and Asia-Pacific; increased imports into Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Engineering polymer global trade volume in 2024 and percent change from 2023:

Western Europe and Asia-Pacific exported higher volumes of each of these polymers. North America’s exports also increased, excluding polycarbonates.

Eastern Europe and Latin America were growth import markets for each polymer; Africa, North America, and Middle East for most of them.

Upcoming posts will summarize trade in these engineering polymers in 2024 for Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.

From International Trader Publications’ World Trade Analyses for ABS, SAN, Polyacetals, Polycarbonates, PMMA, PET – Bottle Grade, and PET – Film/Fiber Grade.