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Emerging Trade Trends
Analysis of key trends in polymer and chemical trade
- Indonesia Has Removed Import Duties on Polyolefins in Response to Supply Disruptions in the Middle East
- India and Thailand, Both Large Polyolefin Importers, had Higher Volumes YTD Despite Reduced Middle East Supply
- Sharp Drop in Global Trade Volume Projected for September 2026 YTD for Methanol, Ethylene Glycol, and Anhydrous Ammonia
- Global Trade Volume for Ethylene Monomer, Polyethylene, and Recyclable Polyethylene is Projected Down by 5-15% Through September 2026
- US Exports of Polyethylene Slowed Across Q2, Picking up Slightly in July (YTD, 8.8 Million Tons, Down 3%); Steep Decline in the Average Price vs. June (to $1244/ton, Down ~$200/ton)
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Polyethylene in the Harmonized System
Projected Matrix Overview
Trade Archive Overview
CSV Matrix: Creating Pivot tables