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.
Expansion in Iran’s Exports of Liquefied Gases and Chemicals
Iran is a major exporter of liquefied gases and chemicals and the country’s shipments of these products have risen dramatically over the last five years.
Continue readingChina’s Commodity Polymer Trade February 2023 YTD
China’s imports through February 2023 of polyethylene, China’s largest commodity polymer import, showed no change versus February 2022 YTD. Imports of polypropylene posted a moderate increase. On the export side, however, China shipped substantially more of each major commodity polymer than in the same period in 2022.
Continue readingThe United States Exceeds Iran in Exports of Polyethylene To China
From November 2022 through January 2023, the US shipped more polyethylene (all grades combined) to China than did Iran.
Continue readingUS Exports of Polyethylene and PVC Both Soared to New Highs in January 2023
US exports, very strong in the fourth quarter of 2022, set new records in January, 2023.
Continue readingMajor Expansion in US Exports of Polyethylene in 2022
The US exported 11. 4 million tons of ethylene polymers in 2022, up 24% from the prior year. Shipments increased to every world region and nearly every country.
Continue readingEU Debates Possible Ban on Imports of Synthetic Rubber from Russia
Although not definite, a ban on imports of synthetic rubber from Russia is being discussed by the EU. If enacted, this could impact EU imports of butadiene, isoprene and styrene-butadiene rubber.
Continue readingRussia’s Polymer Imports/Exports in 2022
Although Russia stopped publishing trade statistics soon after invading Ukraine, the country’s trade is visible in large part from the statistics of trading partners. These show lower imports and exports of several key polymers in 2022.
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