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Emerging Trade Trends
Analysis of key trends in polymer and chemical trade
- Global Trade Volume for Ethylene Monomer, Polyethylene and Recyclable Polyethylene is Projected Down by 5%-15% Through September 2026.
- US Exports of Polyethylene Slowed from April to June, Picking up Slightly in July. Shipments July 2026 YTD of 8.8 Million Tons Were Down 3%. The average price fell sharply to $1244/ton in July, down roughly $200/ton from June.
- Middle East Exports of Anhydrous Ammonia and Methanol are Projected Down >40% Through June 2026; MEG, Down 33%; HDPE and LDPE/LLDPE Each Down 20%
- Thailand Imported 0.5 Million Tons of Polyethylene Through June 2026 YTD, up 46% vs 2025, and Exported 1.1 Million Tons, Down 20%
- Faced With Global Oversupply, South Korea Will Restructure the Yeosu Complex, Shutting 1.4 Million Tons of Ethylene Capacity
ITP Academy
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Polyethylene in the Harmonized System
Projected Matrix Overview
Trade Archive Overview
CSV Matrix: Creating Pivot tables