New Petrochemical Market Dynamics
Virtual: 11th September 2025 | 8:00am London / 11:00pm Dubai / 3:00pm Singapore
Stay ahead in a changing market
The petrochemical industry is facing its deepest and most prolonged downturn since the 1970s, leaving many businesses uncertain about the future. Traditional market cycles no longer apply, and understanding the forces driving this transformation is critical.
Are you ready to turn uncertainty into opportunity?
Our New Petrochemical Market Dynamics workshop provides the strategic insights and tools you need to navigate this evolving landscape with confidence.
You’ll gain a fresh perspective on:
– The shifting trade flows driven by China’s dominance
– Global supply chain restructuring (US, Middle East, Europe, Asia)
– Evolving business models – from commodity scale to niche, sustainable solutions
This course is designed to help you make informed decisions, strengthen your competitive positioning, and adapt to the changing market dynamics.
Join us to stay ahead in an industry that demands agility and strategic foresight.
What will you leave with?
With global market dynamics shifting rapidly, having both the right knowledge and practical skills is essential to staying ahead. This course equips you with a deep understanding of market forces while providing actionable strategies to navigate uncertainty and drive business success. You’ll leave with the expertise needed to anticipate industry shifts, refine decision-making, and gain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing industry.
Short-Term Market Tactics
- Master supply & demand cycles for polyolefins over the next 18 months
- Adapt to evolving pricing structures and shifting trade flows
Long-Term Strategy & Business Models
- Understand the competitive landscape—who wins in commodities (US, Middle East, China)?
- Identify restructuring needs for key markets like Europe, South Korea & Japan
- Explore specialisation and sustainability as pathways for smaller players
Why You Can’t Miss This:
Gain essential tools to anticipate market shifts, refine pricing and procurement strategies, and make informed investment decisions.
Who should attend?
This course is essential for petrochemical producers, traders, procurement professionals, supply chain managers, and business strategists looking to navigate the new era of market volatility and structural change.
Want to discover more to see if this course is suitable for you or need more information? Reach out to a member of our team.
Course fees
$750 (+UK VAT at 20% if applicable)*
11th September 2025 | 8:00am London / 11:00pm Dubai / 3:00pm Singapore – Sign up by 14th August 2025 to receive 10% off with our Early Bird Rate.
*NB: Please enter your VAT number (or local equivalent) on our payment page, otherwise UK VAT at 20% will be applied. Customers based in the UK will be charged UK VAT at 20% whether or not a VAT number is provided.
For group bookings of three or more please contact us:
Patrick Lim
Email: training@icis.com
Tel: +44 33 0161 3209
Meet our course trainer
John Richardson – Consultant, ICIS Asia
John Richardson is a highly experienced trainer and chemicals industry analyst, who has been working in the industry for 18 years. Based in Asia-Pacific, John has a deep knowledge of the companies and people who have transformed the region into the world’s major production and consumption region. His aim is to provide insightful, factually-based analysis of the key issues facing the industry. His views are highly valued by senior executives, who appreciate his balanced and independent approach.
From 2006 until 2013, John was the Director for ICIS Training, where he successfully launched the business in the region, providing a wide range of courses covering petrochemicals, oil refining, fertilizers and base oils. He now works for the ICIS Consulting team.
John has also co-authored an e-book, Boom, Gloom and the New Normal, with Paul Hodges of United Kingdom-based consultancy, International eChem. The book, which has been published by ICIS, examines how demographic factors and events in financial markets have reshaped the global economy.
His Asian Chemical Connections blog has a wide regional and global readership.
What to expect in the virtual training?
Fully digital platform
All sessions will be accessed virtually from your computer, tablet or mobile, giving you the flexibility of taking the course at your chosen location and device.
Live and interactive sessions
Understanding the relevance of getting access to information in real time, the course will be delivered live and include interactive sessions providing you with a platform to engage with trainers and other delegates.
Modular approach
The course will run over 1 day with a total of 3.5 hours of tuition time.
Additional ICIS training courses
Forecasting for Business Success
Equipping you with the tools and insights needed to enhance your forecasting skills and drive business growth.
Petrochemicals: An In-Depth Introduction
Provides a thorough background on the driving forces and products of the petrochemical industry, blending commercial and technical insights.
Bespoke training solutions
ICIS works alongside our customers to create bespoke training courses that mould our expertise and your specific needs. We’ll pinpoint the current expertise of your employees, areas for improvement, and your business goals, and develop a training course that will bring tangible benefits to your business.
Our custom training courses are delivered as interactive workshops, focusing on the products, concepts and issues that are most relevant and beneficial to you.
To enquire about in-house training for this course please click here and a member of our team will get back to you.
Get in touch
If you want to find out how our decision-making tools can help you navigate market shifts, contact us today. Simply fill in your details, submit the form and a member of our team will get in touch with you.
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