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
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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
Turkey Imports Substantially More Polypropylene and Propylene Copolymers
US Exports of Styrene and Polycarbonates Up Sharply
US Exports of Glycols Surge; China a Major Market
US exports of MEG were up 32% through March 2012 and DEG shipments jumped 49%, mainly on volumes to China.
US Exports More LDPE and LLDPE, Less HDPE in 1st Qtr
US exports of LDPE and LLDPE were up substantially in the first quarter of 2012 versus 1Qtr 2011, but HDPE shipments dropped. Higher volumes went to Mexico and Venezuela; exports to Brazil fell; China and other markets were mixed.
Highlights of U.S. Exports
Highlights of U.S. exports through September 2011: most polyolefins exports, excluding LLDPE, down slightly or unchanged; PVC exports up 10%; increased shipments also of polyacetals, polycarbonates, ethylene, EDC, VCM and MEG; lower exports of propylene, PET and styrene. Continue reading