Polypropylene exports were up sharply through June 2013; imports were down. Continue reading
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PVC Global Trade Volume Projected to End the Year Up Substantially
Global trade volume in PVC is projected by ITP to be up in 2013 by 8% versus the prior year. Trade volume is an indicator of apparent demand for products that are widely traded. Continue reading
PET Exports from China Soar to a New High
China’s exports of PET polymer, most of which is bottle-grade, reached a new record in July, 2013 of 217,000 tons. Shipments to all world regions increased, with the heaviest volumes exported to Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin America. Continue reading
Heavy PVC Imports into Russia Continue
Russia imported high volumes of uncompounded PVC through most of the first half of 2013, excluding the harsh winter months of January and February. Continue reading
Polymer Imports into Russia Rebound After Difficult Winter
Despite a hard and prolonged winter, Russia’s imports of several polymers climbed in March 2013. Particularly high volumes of uncompounded PVC and ethylene copolymers were imported that month.
Russia’s Polyolefin Imports Rise
Lower US Exports of PP, HDPE and PVC
Russia Exports More LDPE; Imports More LLDPE and HDPE
Russia exported over 50,000 tons of LDPE through March, 2012, up 29%; imports were minor. Russia’s imports of HDPE and LLDPE, however, were up substantially.
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
Mid-year Global Trade Highlights: Commodity Polymers
Highlights of global trade June 2011 YTD from ITP’s monthly newsletters for polyethylene, polypropylene, propylene copolymers, EVA, PVC and polystyrene are summarized. Continue reading