Much higher imports into and also exports from the United States, increased imports into Western Europe from Eastern Europe and Africa, and continued declines on imports into China were prominent trends in the world’s trade in acetone through July 2014. Continue reading
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China’s Imports of Recycle PET Unchanged Through June 2014; Recycle PE Imports up 51%
China imported close to 1 million tons of recycle PET through June 2014, the volume unchanged from the prior year. Recycle polyethylene imports were 2.2 million tons, up 51%. Continue reading
PMMA Polymer and Sheet Global Trade Volume Unchanged in 2013
Although the volume of PMMA polymer and sheet traded globally in 2013 was unchanged from 2012, there were many changes in regional trade flows. Continue reading
New Polypropylene Capacity Reflected in Russia’s Exports and Imports
Polypropylene exports were up sharply through June 2013; imports were down. 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.