In 2014, global trade in fabricated products made from polyethylene into bags, sacks and cones totaled 3.7 million tons, up 1% from the prior year. Trade volume through June of 2015 was also up 1% from last year, based on reporting countries. Global trade volume is an indicator of global demand.
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Focus on: UAE Exports of Polyethylene and Polypropylene
The United Arab Emirates’ exports of polyethylene and polypropylene increased substantially in 2014, and shipments grew through the first half of 2015.
Qatar’s Methanol Exports Rise, Despite Lower Volumes to China
Qatar exported 570,000 tons of methanol through August 2014, up 7% from the prior year. Continue reading
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
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
Polyacetals World Trade Volume up 12% in First Quarter of 2014
More than 200,000 tons of polyacetals polymer was traded in the first quarter of 2014, up 12% from the prior year’s first quarter. 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
PVC Global Trade Volume Projected to End the Year Up Substantially
Global trade volume in PVC is projected by ITP to be up in 2013 by 8% versus the prior year. Trade volume is an indicator of apparent demand for products that are widely traded. Continue reading
China Imports Large Volumes of Methanol, EDC and Polycarbonates
China’s imports of polycarbonates, EDC and methanol hit 15 month highs in March 2011. Imports of other polymers and chemicals also rebounded after the February holiday. First quarter YTD trends were mixed, most products monitored either showing gains or small declines. Continue reading