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Coronavirus and petrochemicals – global propylene markets
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Report summary
Wood Mackenzie examined the changes in demand due to the pandemic response for different polymer types. This insight assesses the impact of the polypropylene demand loss onto the second largest base chemical – propylene. We evaluate the short-term impact on global propylene production as well as identify key regions that will be most exposed to production loss. What will be the 2020 operating rate under the different scenarios? Which region will lose the most propylene production this year? How does the impact on the propylene market compare with ethylene?
Table of contents
- Base chemical modelling assumptions
- Scenario definition
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Results
- Impact on global propylene production
- Regional impact
- Asia ex-China (26% of global propylene capacity)
- China (32% of global propylene capacity)
- North America (16% of global propylene capacity)
- Europe (11% of global propylene capacity)
- Asia is the region to watch
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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Global propylene production impact due to coronavirus (million tons, annualised)2020 propylene production loss versus pre-coronavirus expectations in demand setback and shock scenariosRegional production loss by scenariosRegional change in operating rates by scenarios
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