Skip to content

International Trader Publications Blog

A better way to track global polymer and chemical trade

  • Home
  • About
International Trader Publications Blog

Imports of Scrap Polymer into China Are Up

Indicating good demand, imports into China of scrap polyethylene, polypropylene, PET and PVC totaled 5.6 million tons through August, 2012 up 4%.  Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged China, demand, Scrap PET, scrap polyethylene, scrap polymer, scrap polypropylene, scrap PVC on September 28, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

China’s Exports of Numerous Fabricated Plastic Products Continue High

Despite obvious economic issues in export markets, China’s exports of various fabricated plastic products were up.  Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged China, Fabricate plastic products, North America, PE sacks and bags, PP sacks and bags, PVC floor and wall coverings, Western Europe on September 26, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

Heavy Polyolefin Imports Into China

Led by polyolefins, China’s imports of virgin commodity polymers rebounded strongly in August 2012 for the second month in a row. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged ABS, China, Commodity Polymers, ethylene copolymers, EVA LLDPE, HDPE, LDPE, polyolefins, polystyrene, propylene copolymers, PVC on September 24, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

Russia’s Polyolefin Imports Rise

Depending on the polymer, Russia’s import volumes were up 10% to 64% through June 2012.

Pages: 1 2
This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged Finland, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, Poland, polyolefins, polypropylene, propylene copolymers, Russia, South Korea, Ukraine, Western Europe on August 31, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

Singapore Imports and Exports Large Volumes of Polyolefins

Singapore’s polyolefins exports totaled 2.4 million tons through June 2012, up 19%. Singapore’s imports of these polymers were 1.6 million tons, up 23%. 

Pages: 1 2
This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged Asia-Pacific, China, ethylene copolymer, HDPE, L/LLDPE, olefin copolymers, polyolefins, polypropylene, propylene copolymer, Saudi Arabia, Singapore on August 28, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

Higher Exports from South Korea of Numerous Monomers and Polymers

Particularly large percentage increases on South Korea’s exports of ethylene and propylene monomer, EVA and LDPE June 2012 YTD;  strong gains also on exports of other products.

Pages: 1 2
This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged ABS, China, ethylene, EVA, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET, polyacetals, polycarbonates, polypropylene, propylene, PVC, South Korea, styrene on August 23, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

Thailand’s Exports of Polyolefin Copolymers Surge

Trends for other polyolefins were mixed. Exports of L/LLDPE posted a moderate gain through June 2012; shipments of HDPE and PP declined.

Pages: 1 2
This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged China, ethylene copolymers, HDPE, Japan, L/LLDPE, polyolefins, polypropylene, PP, propylene copolymers, Thailand on August 21, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

Turkey Imports Substantially More Polypropylene and Propylene Copolymers

Turkey’s imports of HDPE rise slightly through June 2012; PVC imports decline.

Pages: 1 2
This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged Egypt., France, HDPE, India, Iran, Mexico, polyolefins, polypropylene, propylene copolymers, PVC, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, U.K., United States, US on August 17, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

Lower US Exports of PP, HDPE and PVC

US shipments of these major volume commodity polymers were down 2%-14% through June 2012

Pages: 1 2
This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt., HDPE, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Peru, polypropylene, PP, PVC, Russia, Turkey, United States, US, Vietnam on August 15, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

US Exports of Styrene and Polycarbonates Up Sharply

Moderate gains on US exports of LDPE, LLDPE, propylene copolymers, EDC, MEG and PET June 2012 YTD.  

Pages: 1 2
This entry was posted in Trade Trends and tagged Brazil, China, EDC, LDPE, LLDPE, MEG, Mexico, PC, PET, polycarbonates, propylene copolymers, Singapore, styrene, US on August 13, 2012 by JJSUDOL.

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

ITP Website

  • Home
  • About ITP
  • Data & Services
  • World Trade Analysis by Product
  • Polymer Trade Reports by Country
  • Customized Data Services
  • Contact ITP

Recent Posts

  • China’s Imports of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Sank in April 2026 on Constrained Supplies from the Middle East, but Exports Soared, Enabled by Weak Domestic Demand and High Inventory Levels.
  • Profound Changes in South Korea’s Polyolefins Trade in April 2026: Record Imports of Polymer & Fabricated Plastic Products; Steep Drop in Exports; Soaring Prices
  • US Exports of Linear Polyethylene Hit a Record in March 2026 as Trade Flows Shift Globally
  • US Imports of Polyethylene Bags May Face Additional Tariffs
  • Sharp Drop in China’s Imports of Methanol from the Middle East in March 2026

Archives

Tags

  • ABS
  • Africa
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • China Polymer Trade Report
  • Commodity Polymers
  • Eastern Europe
  • ethylene
  • EVA
  • exports
  • HDPE
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Latin America
  • LDPE
  • LLDPE
  • Malaysia
  • methanol
  • Mexico
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • PET
  • Polyethylene
  • polypropylene
  • polystyrene
  • propylene copolymers
  • PVC
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • UAE
  • United States
  • US
  • Vietnam
  • Western Europe
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Apr    

Categories

  • ITP News
  • Trade Trends

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Proudly powered by WordPress