Polyethylene (PE)

Understanding the world’s most widely used plastic

Discover the factors influencing polyethylene (PE) markets

From the packaging on our food to the paints in our homes, polyethylene (PE) surrounds us as by far the largest commodity plastic by overall volume. It is essential to our daily lives. With countless applications in everyday materials, it is crucial for anyone with an active interest in the market to understand what is driving PE markets. Adapting efficiently to the significant changes in how it is being produced and consumed around the world is key.

Now more than ever before, trusted market data and intelligent analytics can play a vital role in helping you make the best decisions to maximise PE opportunities and minimise risk. At ICIS, this is what we do. We exist to make markets such as PE more trusted, transparent and predictable by delivering world-class commodity intelligence, derived from our unparalleled network of global experts.

Learn about our solutions for polyethylene (PE)

Pricing, news and analysis

Maximise profitability in uncertain markets with ICIS’ full range of solutions for PE, including current and historic pricing, forecasts, supply and demand data, news and analysis.

Data solutions

Learn about Insight, Hindsight and Foresight, our dedicated commodity solutions accessible through our subscriber platform, ICIS ClarityTM or Data as a Service channels.

ICIS training

Keep up to date in today’s rapidly evolving commodity markets with expert online and in-person workshops and courses covering chemical and energy supply chains and market dynamics. ICIS offers a range of introductory and advanced topics as well as bespoke, in-house training.

Related industries

Find out how ICIS’ expert data and analytics for Polyethylene (PE) help companies in your sector. 

Chemicals producer

Remain competitive today and tomorrow, with a 360-degree view of up- and downstream demand.

Consumer durables and non-durables

Confidently plan ahead with a clear view of demand for raw materials and packaging chains.

Health and Pharmaceutical

Anticipate demand and minimise exposure with industry-leading pricing, news and analysis. 

Plastics and Rubber converter 

Optimise procurement with an end-to-end view of resins and feedstock supply chains.

2024 and beyond: global chemicals outlook

The global landscape for chemicals has changed significantly, with a lower demand growth expected to persist, however within these challenges and changes lies opportunity for those who adapt.

Polyethylene (PE) news

Events and training

Events

Build your networks and grow your business at ICIS’ industry-leading events. Hear from high-profile speakers on the issues, technologies and trends driving commodity markets.

Training

Keep up to date in today’s dynamic commodity markets with expert online and in-person training covering chemicals, fertilizers and energy markets.

Contact us

In today’s dynamic and interconnected chemicals markets, partnering with ICIS unlocks a vision of a future you can trust and achieve. We leverage our unrivalled network of chemicals industry experts to support our partners as they transact today and plan for tomorrow. Capitalise on opportunity, with a comprehensive market view based on trusted data, insight and analytics.

Get in touch today to find out more.

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