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PP imports to Belarus up by 5.5% in January-August year on year

MOSCOW (MRC)--Polypropylene (PP) imports into Belarus grew in the first eight months of 2018 by 5.5% year on year to 67,300 tonnes with demand for all grades increasing, according to MRC's DataScope r

US will not implement antidumping duties on PET resins after ITC ruling

The US will not implement antidumping duties on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) imports from five countries, following a negative final determination from the International Trade Commission (ITC).

Russia’s HDPE output up 2.5% in January-September

Russia’s production of high density polyethylene (HDPE) totalled 731,700 tonnes in January-September 2018, up by 2.5% year on year, according to MRC"s ScanPlast report.

US October propylene contracts roll over

US October propylene contracts settled at a rollover for the majority of the market, sources confirmed, amid supply and demand fundamentals that remained balanced despite some production issues.

Asia solvent xylene at near four-year high on snug supply

Asia’s solvent xylene prices have hit their highest levels in nearly four years, after a steady ascent since the start of July due to overall snug supply and amid strong seasonal demand from downstrea

US export PE prices mostly steady as a strong dollar inhibits overseas demand

US export prices for polyethylene (PE) were assessed mostly stable as a strong dollar and trade tensions with China continue to inhibit overseas demand.