Expandable Polystyrene
Aug 6th, 2010
Key Benefit of Expanded Polystyrene Is Its Recyclablity
The expandable polystyrene (EPS) market has seen strong growth globally, driven by the construction sector where it is one of the top choices for insulation. Global demand grew at an average of 5.5%/year in the 2000-2007 period.
In western Europe, the new building insulation requirements boosted demand, offsetting the decline in packaging applications. The European insulation...
Apr 30th, 2010
Price trends of oil, polymer feedstock and commodity polymers in Asia
CRUDE OIL
Oil prices have risen in the week of April 26, 2010. At the end of the week, June Brent crude stood at US$87.5 while US light, sweet crude settled at US$85.4. Prices gained on Friday after US new home sales were reported to have unexpectedly jumped 27% in March along with gains in Asian...
Apr 23rd, 2010
Price trends of oil, polymer feedstock and commodity polymers in Asia
CRUDE OIL
The week of April 19, 2010 saw crude oil slightly down from 18 month high levels of US$87 a barrel all week. However, oil prices plunged by almost 3% on Friday on news that US securities regulators charged Goldman Sachs Group with fraud. After the Goldman Sachs fraud, disappointing earnings by some top companies...
Apr 16th, 2010
Price trends of oil, polymer feedstock and commodity polymers in Asia
CRUDE OIL
Oil prices spiked to an 18 month intraday high of US$87 at the beginning of the week, rising after reports showed growth in US jobs and service sectors. Prices then dipped to levels close to last weeks’ on speculation that US stockpiles will surge as refineries augment rates, crude oil prices have settled at...
Mar 24th, 2010
Price trends of oil, polymer feedstock and commodity polymers in Asia
CRUDE OIL
Crude oil prices ended the week of March 22, 2010 at a weaker note. Towards the end of the week, oil prices fell by over US$1.50- its largest one-day dip in three weeks, as the US dollar firmed against foreign currencies, negatively impacting investment flows into oil and other commodities. Oil prices dipped to...
Mar 17th, 2010
Price trends of oil, polymer feedstock and commodity polymers in Asia
CRUDE OIL
Oil prices have dipped below US$81 a barrel in the week of March 15, 2010 on release of data showing a drop in US consumer confidence that has renewed concerns about energy demand in USA. Nymex crude for April delivery dipped to US$80.9 from Friday’s US$81.2. Crude oil prices received little support from an...
Mar 9th, 2010
Polypropylene (PP) 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Added by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – Due to worldwide meltdown, the global consumption of polypropylene (PP) shall recover from the 2008 declines.
In 2010-2013, the global demand is estimated to increase by an average 3.7%/y. Global PP capacity is set to increase from 52 M tones/y in 2008 to 69.1 M tones/y in 2013. Forecasted global demand growth for PP...
Feb 23rd, 2010
Expandable Polystyrene 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
Within Chemicals & Petrochemicals Reports Package 2010, a newly updated market report “Expandable Polystyrene: 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast” has been recently issued by Market Publishers, Ltd. The report features important aspects of Expandable Polystyrene market, provides its thorough analysis, focusing on the regional, country and world markets. It is broken...
Feb 19th, 2010
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Industry Requires New Investments According to Research Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON–The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) industry requires new investments in research and development of specialty products, as well as new end-use applications, to provide future growth opportunities.
Market perspectives look good for Polyethylene Terephthalate in middle-term period. World PET capacity will increase slower than demand bringing the market to balance. With average annual growth of 3.5%...
Feb 18th, 2010
Polyethylene Low Density (LDPE): 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – Demand growth for Polyethylene Low Density (LDPE) kept steady at the world market. The main growth was consentrated in Asia, mostly in China. The growth was stopped by a sharp fall in demand due to the global recession. Nevertheless, LDPE market stabilized in 2009, although remained unpredictable.
Between 2010–2012, weak production capacities are forcast,...
Feb 16th, 2010
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR): 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – The worldwide growth levels of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) are pegged at 2-3%/y. By 2015, SBR consumption is anticipated to reach around 5.8 M tones.
China is expected to drive much of SBR demand and will be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. Currently, China is adding new Styrene-Butadiene Rubber production facilities in order...
Feb 12th, 2010
Polystyrene (PS) 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – In 4Q 2008, the demand for most resins fell by 20-24%, on average, while the market for polystyrene fell by 9%. On a regional basis, the largest demand declines were seen in Western Europe, particularly the UK and Spain.
Global demand for polystyrene (PS) is forecast to increase at about 2% a year...
Feb 12th, 2010
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – Global PVC market had been growing around 4%/year with strong demand growth in Asia, China and India in particular. However, the demand collapsed in 2008 due to economic recession and destocking throughout the chain.
In 2009, US polyvinyl chloride exports reached 2,1mln tons, up 56% from 1,37mln tones in 2008. US producers wrestled...
Feb 11th, 2010
Price trends of oil, polymer feedstock and commodity polymers in Asia
CRUDE OIL
Crude oil prices have fallen to US$71 per barrel in the week of February 8, 2010. After briefly rising above US$77/barrel earlier last week, crude oil futures plunged by over six dollars in just three days, plummeting to their lowest point since December 2009. The contract fell to the lowest settlement since December 15,...
Feb 10th, 2010
Polyethylene High Density (HDPE): 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Issued by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – Within Chemicals & Petrochemicals Reports Package 2010, a newly updated market report “Polyethylene High Density (HDPE): 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast” has been recently issued by Market Publishers, Ltd. The report features important aspects of Polyethylene High Density market, provides its full and thorough analysis, focusing on the...
Feb 5th, 2010
Polycarbonate 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast Recently Added by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON - Global annual polycarbonate demand growth is forecast to slow to around 5% between 2009-2015, from historical growth rates of around 7-8%. Key optical data storage application will continue falling as it’s superseded by other data storage options, losing its leading position to the electronics/electrical sector.
Sharp growth in demand from Blu-ray players...