Qatar exported 570,000 tons of methanol through August 2014, up 7% from the prior year. Continue reading
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Imports Into Qatar
Qatar exports huge volumes of EDC, VCM, polyethylene and methanol. Qatar also imports numerous polymers and chemicals. Continue reading
Iran exports huge volumes of several polymers and chemicals; imports of numerous products also large
Iran is among the world’s top exporters of ethylene glycol, methanol, para-xylene, LDPE, HDPE, polypropylene and styrene. Continue reading
Methanol World Trade Survery of Major Trends July 2014 YTD
Prominent trends year to date included lower Middle East exports to Asia-Pacific but a shift to higher volumes to Western Europe; increased imports into Western Europe also from Eastern Europe and Latin America; a strong upward trend in imports into China from April through July. Continue reading
More Ethylene, Benzene and Methanol Traded in 2011; Less Propylene
World trade volume was up 3%-9% for ethylene, benzene and methanol; down 3% for propylene.
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Typical Declines in China’s Trade in October 2011
China’s national holiday early in October was evident in both lower imports and exports of nearly all the products followed. Volume declines were generally typical for this period. Imports of a few basic chemicals increased: EDC, ethylene, methanol and propylene. Continue reading
Highlights of Russia’s Exports
Highlights of Russia’s exports through September, 2011: much lower exports of HDPE, LDPE and polypropylene but higher imports of each of these polymers, and also of PET, polystyrene and PVC; increased exports of methanol; lower shipments of styrene. Continue reading
MEG Imports into China Set New Record; Other Imports Slow
Imports into China of most products eased in September 2011 after advancing strongly in August, but declines were generally modest. Exceptions, with gains, were MEG – setting a new record, DEG, polystyrene and PVC. Continue reading
Mid-year Global Trade Highlights: Glycols, Monomers and Feedstocks
Highlights of global trade June 2011 YTD from ITP’s monthly newsletters on benzene, styrene, MEG, DEG, EDC/VCM, methanol, ethylene and propylene are summarized.
Japan’s Imports Slow; Exports Climb
After the tsunami in March 2011, Japan’s imports of many polymers and chemicals surged and exports dropped. A slowdown in imports was apparent in July, and also higher exports. YTD, imports generally posted gains; exports, declines. Continue reading