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Global Polyethylene Markets: 6 key things to look for in 2018
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Report summary
The year 2018 will be recorded as the "transition year" for the polyethylene industry. Widely anticipated North American polyethylene resin will hit the global markets. China's ban on importing scrap plastic will challenge the prevailing trends. Finally, new tax structures in the United States and India will show its full impact on the plastic industry. This insight presents an overview of 6 key things to look for in 2018.
Table of contents
- 1. North American investments and polyethylene type optimisation
- 2. China’s scrap plastic import ban
- 3. Changes in tax structures in the United States and India
- 4. Europe import volumes
- 5. Impact on pricing and margins
- 6. The United States logistics infrastructure constraints
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