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Brazil’s Polyethylene Imports Soared in 2024 but Eased Somewhat Through September, 2025. The Remainder of 2025 is Expected to be Impacted by Anti-Dumping Duties on US Polymer. Braskem Plans new Polyethylene Capacity in 2028.

Brazil’s imports of polyethylene were at record high levels for most of 2024. Trade through September 2025 slowed versus the prior year but the impact of a recent anti-dumping ruling against polymer imports from the US and Canada is expected to be realized in the fourth quarter.

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