Tag Archives: ITP Global Trade Indicator

Global Trade in Commodity Polymers in 2024

ITP’s analysis of commodity polymers trade projects higher global trade volume in 2024 versus 2023 for all of the polymers listed below except polystyrene, which is projected flat, and EVA and high pressure LDPE, which are projected to contract. Changes in trade volume are linked to changes in demand, production and shipping.

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Most Widely-Traded Petrochemicals and Related Products Will Show Increased Global Trade Volume September 2024 YTD Versus September 2023 YTD

Gains or declines in global trade volume have wide-ranging implications for shippers, producers, marketers and planners.

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