Turkey’s imports of HDPE rise slightly through June 2012; PVC imports decline.
Lower US Exports of PP, HDPE and PVC
US Exports of Styrene and Polycarbonates Up Sharply
Trade Figures Reflect Weak Demand in Western Europe
The slowdown in Western Europe’s demand was evident from the region’s intra-regional trade plus net imports. Imports of some products from the Middle East, however, surged. Continue reading
China’s Imports Continue to Surprise
Despite worries to the contrary, China’s imports in the first half of 2012 were up sharply versus the prior year for a number of chemicals and polymers. Continue reading
Much Higher PP Exports from the Middle East to Asia and Europe
Exports to Africa and Latin America also rose. Saudi Arabia’s exports hit a new high.
Middle East Expands LLDPE and HDPE Exports to Asia, Europe and Latin America
Exports of LDPE to Asia and Africa rise.
Russia Exports More LDPE; Imports More LLDPE and HDPE
Russia exported over 50,000 tons of LDPE through March, 2012, up 29%; imports were minor. Russia’s imports of HDPE and LLDPE, however, were up substantially.
US Exports of Scrap PVC up 33% in 2011
Exports of scrap polyethylene and PET also increased.
Mixed Trends for Japan’s Monomer Exports
Japan exported much higher volumes of benzene and ethylene through April, 2012, but shipments of styrene and propylene dropped.