Ethylene
60% of global ethylene demand comes from polyethylene
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Our comprehensive news and pricing coverage of the global ethylene value chain is constantly updated by our international team of experts. We also offer robust petrochemical analytics tools, including a live disruptions tracker that tracks real-time capacity changes globally.
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Live disruptions tracker
A real-time view of global supply, including disruptions, to allow you to evaluate at a glance whether the market is long or short, mitigate risks and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.
Margin analytics
Assess future price movements, benchmark against competitors and set robust trading positions that protect your margins and sustain profitability. Enter negotiations with total confidence.
Price forecasts
Details of prices, margins, capacity, supply and demand for the next 18 months – all in a single report. Available across commodities, this simple format helps you understand the market quickly.
Plant cost evaluator
Visualise individual cost elements (both fixed and variable), at plant level worldwide, the current regional price and calculated price floor or ceiling.
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Price & market indicators
China is the world’s largest buyer and drives prices in Asia and the global ethylene trade. Market conditions in Europe and US can impact Asia when the West-East arbitrage window is open. Global supply tends to be tighter in spring and autumn when annual cracker turnarounds are usually held.
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