Iran is among the world’s top exporters of ethylene glycol, methanol, para-xylene, LDPE, HDPE, polypropylene and styrene. Continue reading
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Cyclohexane World Trade Survey of Major Trends August 2014 YTD
Much higher imports into Western Europe from the Middle East and also Asia-Pacific were prominent trends in cyclohexane trade through August 2014. Continue reading
Phenol World Trade Survery of Major Trends August 2014 YTD
Prominent trends year to date included: reduced intra-regional trade in Asia-Pacific and lower imports into the region from North America and Western Europe but higher volumes from Latin America; a continued downward trend for exports from North America.
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China’s PVC Exports Set New Records in May, June and July 2014
China’s exports of PVC soared from January through July 2014. Several new highs were set, including the July record of 154,000 tons. Year to date exports totaled 770,000 tons, up 42%. Continue reading
PVC Exports from China Set a New Record in May 2014, India the Top Market
After trending higher from the beginning of the China, China’s exports of PVC hit a new record high in May 2014 of 131,000 tons for the month. Continue reading
Record High PET Exports from China and India Impacted Global Trade in 2013
A 44% increase in PET exports from China and a 90% rise from India affected trade flows around the globe.
US Exports of PVC in 2013
The US is the world’s largest PVC exporter and shipments of uncompounded PVC increased each year from 2009 through 2012. But, in 2013, exports were down from the prior year. Continue reading
US Imports and Exports of PET in 2013
The US imports large volumes of PET, but exports have been declining for several years. Continue reading
Western Europe’s PET Imports in 2013 to Exceed 1 Million Tons
A 17% increase over the prior year, to more than 1 million tons, is projected for the region’s PET imports in 2013, higher volumes from Asia-Pacific and the Middle East major factors in the gain. Continue reading
PVC Exports from China up More than Double; Imports Drop
China exported nearly 600,000 tons of PVC through August 2013, up 104% from the prior year. Imports of PVC into China were down 15% for the period, to 740,000 tons. Continue reading