ITP’s analysis of global trade projects an 8% increase in the volume of PET polymer traded in 2014 versus 2013, to over 9 million tons. Higher global trade volume generally indicates higher global demand.
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Strong Upward Trend in United States Imports of PTA, Canada and Mexico Top Sources
Terephthalic acid imports into the United States trended upward for most of 2014 through September, volume YTD of 409,000 tons up 18%.
Polyurethanes Global Trade Volume Continues to Expand
Indicating growing demand, the volume of polyurethanes traded globally through September 2014, over 1 million tons, was up 4% versus the prior year based on preliminary data. Global trade volume increased 3% in 2013 versus 2012 and 5% in 2012 versus 2011. Continue reading
Phenolic Resins World Trade Survey – Major Trends August 2014 YTD
Global trade volume in phenolic resins was down slightly through August 2014, mainly on lower trade within Asia-Pacific and also lower imports into the region from Western Europe and North America. Continue reading
Acrylic Acid World Trade Survey of Major Trends August 2014 YTD
A sharp decline in shipments from China, higher exports from the US and also imports into US were notable trends in acrylic acid trade through August 2014. Continue reading
Acetone World Trade Survery of Major Trends July 2014 YTD
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
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
US Exports of Polyethylene in 2013
Although the many facilities being built to use feedstocks from shale gas have yet to start up, US exports of polyethylene increased in both 2013 and 2012. Continue reading