Opinions
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South Korean exports point to weakening regional petchem demand05 June 2020
South Korean exports drop 24% YoY in May South Korean exports fell 24% YoY in May. These shipments are among…
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China’s UCO exports on a gradual recovery as COVID-19 restrictions ease29 May 2020
EU imports from China fell in January and February amid COVID-19 outbreak China’s demand for palm oil and other edible…
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Oil prices rising amid improved market outlook22 May 2020
Chart shows third-month Brent contract minus front month Crude prices are rising in May amid OPEC production cuts and voluntary…
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Rising uncertainty may weigh on business activity, demand for petchems15 May 2020Rising uncertainty may weigh on business activity, demand for petchems Uncertainty regarding US economic policy is the greatest since the…
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Indian SM imports could be affected by gas leak08 May 2020Partial map of India indicating location of Visakhapatnam A gas leak occurred at LG Polymer India’s 118kt/yr polystyrene (PS) plant…
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Asia/Europe UCO shipments to remain weak near-term30 April 2020European UCO imports from Asia continued falling in February Used cooking oil (UCO) shipments from Asia to Europe continued to…
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Vessels calling on Yangtze river ports may face delays27 April 2020
Map of Yangtze river ports From 21 April, vessels that call on Yangtze river ports may experience delays due…
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India’s palm oil demand could remain weak amid extended lockdown17 April 2020Palm oil imports and freights have been falling since December India’s palm oil imports are likely to remain weak as…
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No European petchem import growth in 2020 due to COVID-19 slowdown09 April 2020
European Bulk Chemical Supply – Demand Overall net imports may remain flat from 2019 With increasing swaths of the European…
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