China imported 18.1 million tons of virgin commodity polymers in 2011, down 2%; exported 2.7 million tons of virgin commodity polymers, up 38%; imported 8.4 million tons of scrap commodity polymers, up 5%; and, exported 6.2 million tons of specific fabricated polymer products, up 8%. Continue reading
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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
Mid-year Global Trade Highlights: ABS, SAN, Polyacetals, Polycarbonates, PET
Highlights of global trade June 2011 YTD from ITP’s monthly newsletters on ABS, SAN, Polyacetals, Polycarbonates PET are summarized. Continue reading
Mid-year Global Trade Highlights: Glycols, Monomers and Feedstocks
Highlights of global trade June 2011 YTD from ITP’s monthly newsletters on benzene, styrene, MEG, DEG, EDC/VCM, methanol, ethylene and propylene are summarized.
Strong Demand for Polymers in Eastern Europe
Strong demand in Eastern Europe, particularly Turkey and Russia, was a positive factor in global trade in commodity and engineering polymers through the first half of 2011. Continue reading