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Polyolefins markets: 5 features to look for in 2022
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Report summary
Polyolefins markets were strong in 2021, supported by a global economic recovery, a drive towards ‘back to normal’ following the coronavirus impacts and new investments, but also were faced with disruption to trade flows, capacity outages, high prices and rising costs. Following the unique and challenging market dynamics for 2021, we discuss the prospects for the upcoming year. In this insight we consider five key topics in the polyolefins market outlook for 2022 including demand, capacity growth, supply chains, margins and sustainability.
Table of contents
- Polyolefins markets: 5 features to look for in 2022
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- Top five operators adding polyethylene capacity in 2022
- Top five operators adding polypropylene capacity in 2022
- Polyolefins CFR China prices to FOB Saudi Arabia spread
- HDPE regional prices to naphtha price spread outlook
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