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Heavy Exports of Commodity Polymers – Especially PP, PVC and PET – Supported China’s Unexpectedly Strong Economic Performance in January/February 2026; Imports Slumped

Despite tariff frictions, weak global demand, and the Chinese New Year holiday in the second half of February, exports of polyethylene, polypropylene, styrenics, PVC, and PET were up versus the prior year.

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