ITP’s analysis of global trade projects an 8% increase in the volume of PET polymer traded in 2014 versus 2013, to over 9 million tons. Higher global trade volume generally indicates higher global demand.
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Qatar’s Exports of EDC Double; VCM Slows
Qatar exported over 244,000 tons of EDC through August 2014, up 98% from the prior year. Exports of VCM dropped 21%, to 192,000 tons. Qatar also reported 41,000 tons of exports of uncompounded PVC polymer. Continue reading
Polyurethanes Global Trade Volume Continues to Expand
Indicating growing demand, the volume of polyurethanes traded globally through September 2014, over 1 million tons, was up 4% versus the prior year based on preliminary data. Global trade volume increased 3% in 2013 versus 2012 and 5% in 2012 versus 2011. 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
Phenolic Resins World Trade Survey – Major Trends August 2014 YTD
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
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
Phenol World Trade Survery of Major Trends August 2014 YTD
Prominent trends year to date included: reduced intra-regional trade in Asia-Pacific and lower imports into the region from North America and Western Europe but higher volumes from Latin America; a continued downward trend for exports from North America.
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China’s PET exports total 1.4 million tons through July 2014, up 21% on big gains to Japan, Russia, US, India and others
China exported PET at record levels from March through May of 2014, shipments easing moderately in June and July. Nearly all of this was bottle-grade polymer. After falling for several months, the average export price picked up slightly in July, to $1267/ton. Continue reading
China’s Imports of Recycle PET Unchanged Through June 2014; Recycle PE Imports up 51%
China imported close to 1 million tons of recycle PET through June 2014, the volume unchanged from the prior year. Recycle polyethylene imports were 2.2 million tons, up 51%. Continue reading