Opinion

5 themes shaping the olefins/polyolefins value chain in 2025

Predictions for the year ahead

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Will ethylene capacity expansion accelerate in 2025 – and what competitiveness challenges would that present? Will Europe see further olefins and polyolefins asset closures? And could a reduction in shipping congestion boost chemicals trade?

In this report, our experts offer their take on the evolving dynamics of the olefins/polyolefins value chain in the year ahead. We explore the broader forces at play, from shifting capacity landscapes and global trade tensions, to the growing emphasis on sustainability. These interconnected trends have the potential to drive significant change in the market, presenting both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders globally.

The report explores:

  • Ethylene overcapacity
  • Trade barriers and protectionism
  • Global logistic constraints
  • Investments in sustainability
  • And more.

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This report was compiled by Brittany Martin, Olivia Steele, Mohamed Chilmeran, Shruthi Vangipuram, Kelly Cui, Frida Cheng, Rahul Rawat, David Buckby, Chris Liu, Redd Zhou, Maria Aparicio, Husam Taha, Mia McLachlan and Lei Liu.