ITP’s analysis of global trade indicates a 3% increase in the volume of polypropylene homopolymer traded in 2014 versus 2013, to 16.5 million tons. Trends in global trade volume generally indicate trends in global demand.
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Russia’s PP Exports Up More than Double; Imports Down Slightly
Russia exported 105,000 tons of polypropylene homopolymer through September, up 102% versus the prior year according to official Russian statistics, which were delayed. Continue reading
Increased Global Trade Volume Projected for 2014 for Several Engineering Polymers and Other Products
Demand drives global trade. ITP projects increased global trade volume in 2014 versus 2013 for numerous products, indicating increased demand. Continue reading
Imports Into Qatar
Qatar exports huge volumes of EDC, VCM, polyethylene and methanol. Qatar also imports numerous polymers and chemicals. Continue reading
Update on US Polymer Exports – Mostly Down
Through September 2014, US exports of polyolefins, styrenics and PVC have either declined versus the prior year or been unchanged, despite the positive effects of increased US shale gas production on energy and feedstocks. Continue reading
Jordan’s Top Polymer Imports
Jordan is a significant importer of polyethylene, polypropylene, general purpose polystyrene, PVC and PET. Continue reading
Morocco’s Top Polymer Imports
Morocco imports significant volumes of polyethylene, polypropylene, propylene copolymers, polystyrene, PVC and PET. Continue reading
Ivory Coast’s Top Polymer Imports
Ivory Coast imports significant volumes of L/LLDPE, HDPE, polypropylene and PVC.
Ghana’s Top Polymer Imports
Ghana imports significant volumes of polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC.
Iran’s Polyolefin Exports up Sharply
Iran shipped much higher volumes of HDPE, LDPE and polypropylene through August 2014 versus the prior year. Continue reading