Polyethylene Overview

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is used predominantly as a packaging film, either on its own or blended with linear low density PE to improve mechanical properties. Blown LDPE film has good processability due to a strain hardening effect of the polymer melt caused by the long branched, long chain structure of the polymer. It can be used in food and medical/pharmaceutical packaging in high purity grades as well as in agricultural film and disposable nappies. LDPE is also used in sheathing for electrical and communication cables, and the extrusion coating of paper and board for the packaging of liquids and in moisture barrier applications.

The typical LDPE lamination/coating grade utilised in India is of a melting index at 7.0, which is produced under autoclave technology. It is used in coatings such as on flexible packaging and paper lamination. LDPE lamination/coating grade produced under tubular technology is used in coating of roofing films for example, but trade of this grade is not included in the price assessment.

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Polyethylene Methodology Consultation 2022

Consultation

ICIS is implementing a process of rolling consultation on all of its pricing methodologies. This consultation paper is part of this formal process and covers all of the ICIS primary price points included in the polyethylene weekly publications. The consultation asks both general questions about the suitability of the ICIS pricing methodology and questions addressing […]

Polyethylene Europe Variable Margin Analytics Methodology – 20 September 2022

Methodology

This document provides methodology support for customers using ICIS Polyethylene Europe Variable Margins. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please email Consultation@icis.com To find out more, please see Polyethylene Europe Variable Margin Analytics Methodology – 20 September 2022

Polyethylene Asia Variable Margin Analytics Methodology – 20 September 2022

Methodology

This document provides methodology support for customers using ICIS Polyethylene Asia Variable Margins. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please email Consultation@icis.com To find out more, please see Polyethylene Asia Variable Margin Analytics Methodology – 20 September 2022

Recycled Polyethylene (R-PE) Methodology Consultation 2023

Consultation

ICIS is implementing a process of rolling consultation on all of its pricing methodologies. This consultation paper is part of this formal process and covers all of the ICIS primary price points included in the recycled polyethylene weekly publications. The consultation asks both general questions about the suitability of the ICIS pricing methodology and questions […]

Cost Curves Methodology – Polyethylene – 3 April 2023

Methodology

This is the ICIS methodology for Cost Curves polyethylene. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Please email Consultation@icis.com. To find out more, please see Cost Curves Methodology – Polyethylene – 3 April 2023

Polyethylene Latin America Variable Margin Analytics Methodology – 19 June 2023

Methodology

This document provides methodology support for customers using ICIS Polyethylene Latin America Variable Margins. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please email Consultation@icis.com To find out more, please see Polyethylene Latin America Variable Margin Analytics Methodology – 19 June 2023

Recycled Polyethylene Methodology – 5 July 2023

Methodology

This is the ICIS pricing methodology for polyethylene. ICIS quotes recycled polyethylene prices in Europe, Asia and the US. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please email Consultation@icis.com To find […]

Polyethylene Methodology – 9 October 2023

Methodology

This is the ICIS pricing methodology for polyethylene. ICIS quotes polyethylene prices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, China, the US, Middle East/West Asia, Latin America, Africa and Turkey. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please […]

Polyethylene Price Forecast Methodology – 12 February 2024

Methodology

This is the ICIS Polyethylene Price Forecast Methodology. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please email Consultation@icis.com […]

Polyethylene Americas Variable Margin Analytics Methodology – 29 February 2024

Methodology

This document provides methodology support for customers using ICIS Polyethylene Americas Variable Margins. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please email Consultation@icis.com To find out more, please see Polyethylene Americas Variable Margin Analytics Methodology – 29 February 2024