By John Richardson THE STRENGTH of China’s position in the intensifying trade war is further underlined by the above chart. In everything from oil and gas through to petrochemicals and finished goods, China is the world’s biggest market. Minus off China from consumption and many other developing countries, and even entire regions, can sometimes almost […]
Asian Chemical Connections
Asia’s Polyester Producers Get Greedy
By John Richardson THE current glum mood in the Asian fibre intermediates chain is in stark contrast to the optimism in polyolefin and other petrochemical markets. A broad-based price rally has occurred following the end of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays belying fears, for the time being at least, that China’s credit tightening will […]
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