Metallocene Methodology

ICIS metallocene linear low density polyethylene (MLLDPE) report focuses on C6 MLLDPE grades used in food and industrial packaging material.

In Asia Pacific, the price assessment reflects products whose density falls within the 0.913-0.920 range.

In Europe, the price assessment reflects C6 Blown Film products whose density falls within the 0.918-0.925 range.

China’s MLLDPE consumption is estimated at 300,000 tonnes/year, consisting mainly of C6 MLLDPE.

India’s average MLLDPE consumption is estimated at 100,000 tonnes/year, consisting mainly of C6 MLLDPE.

The report also carries information on the C8 MLLDPE market in China, southeast Asia and India in the text..

 

Frequency:

In Asia Pacific; published weekly on Wednesdays.

In Europe; published weekly on Fridays.

C6 Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethylene Grade (Asia Pacific)

Weekly Price assessments

• CFR China (USD/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)
• CFR SE Asia (USD/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)
• CFR India Main Port (USD/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)

C6 Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethylene Grade (Europe)

Weekly Price assessments

• Domestic C6 blown film FD NWE (EUR/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)
• Domestic C6 LLDPE FD NWE (EUR/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)
• Domestic C8 LLDPE FD NWE (EUR/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)
• Spot C6 blown film FD NWE (EUR/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)
• Spot C6 LLDPE FD NWE (EUR/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)
• Spot C8 LLDPE FD NWE (EUR/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB) 

 

General Information:

Assessment window:

Price assessments are based on information supplied by market participants through the week up to close of business on Wednesday at 1700 hours in Singapore and 1700 GMT hours on Friday.

Specification:

ICIS pricing assesses specifications as detailed in sections above.

Timing:

Cargoes typically loading up to four weeks forward from the date of publication.

Terms:

Assessments for China, southeast Asia and India are based on a LC at sight basis only.

Standard cargo size:

In China, southeast Asia and India, bulk parcels are in the range of 100-1,000 tonnes.

In Europe, bulk parcels are typically traded around 500 tonnes

Assessment basis:

ICIS metallocene linear low density polyethylene price assessments are based on information gathered from the market throughout the week. The assessment of prices takes into consideration the following: transactions and deals, bids and offers, buy and sell indications and notional discussions throughout the week. In the event of the lack of confirmed trades, published price ranges represent the highest bids received and the lowest sell indications of the week.

17 August 2012