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Chinese polyolefins resin exports – opportunistic or fundamental?

China depends on polyolefins imports to meet domestic demand. In February and March, Chinese traders exported large volumes to regions paying highe...

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The Chemical Reaction

Welcome to the Chemical Reaction. In this rolling blog Wood Mackenzie analysts bring you their take on the trends and stories impacting the chemica...

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Coronavirus and petrochemicals – global propylene markets

Wood Mackenzie examined the changes in demand due to the pandemic response for different polymer types. This insight assesses the impact of the pol...

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Lingering impact of winter weather – disrupted petrochemical operations and supply chains

Operations at US Gulf Coast petrochemical facilities have yet to fully recover one month after frigid temperatures triggered wide-spread power outa...

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Coronavirus and polymers - introducing a new weekly update

The world is different, now. The plastics industry was bright-eyed and optimistic heading in to the new decade. The protracted trade war between th...

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Coronavirus and polymers - how polyolefin markets have reacted to the outbreak

The world is different, now. The plastics industry was bright-eyed and optimistic heading in to the new decade. The protracted trade war between th...