North American Polyethylene Prices Highest in the World
North American polyethylene converters are paying the highest prices in the world; analysis of trade data shows just how much more.
Esteban Sagel
May 11, 2022
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The First Storm of the Season: “Logistical Hurricane”
This year, a “logistical hurricane” is causing polyolefin supply disruptions in North America, keeping supplies tight and prices high in the region
Esteban Sagel
April 28, 2022
Have you looked at freight rates lately?
Are you aware of how much it costs to move polyolefins from Asia or the Middle East to the Americas? The container shortages and logistical issues are affecting how our industry operates, keeping arbitrage opportunities across regions open. Take a look at my most recent article, where I share with you recent freight costs and thoughts about how these costs are impacting polymer sourcing decisions.
#supplychain #sourcing #freight #logistics #transportation #polymers
#polyethylene #polypropylene
Esteban Sagel
April 29, 2021
Polyethylene Exports: Race to the Bottom
On Monday, April 12, the United States International Trade Commission posted February 2020’s trade data. The numbers clearly show that, on the heels of Texas
Esteban Sagel
April 13, 2021
Oil War Impact on North American Petrochemical Feedstocks: NGL Perspective
On March 7, Russia and Saudi Arabia fired the first shots in what is an apparent war for crude oil market share. The war’s
Esteban Sagel
March 17, 2020
Science, politics and emotion: A complex combination that covers the plastic industry
Last week, Mexico’s Revista MP published an interview conducted during our last trip to Mexico City, to present at ANIPAC’s 6to Foro de Materias Primas. Here follows its English
Esteban Sagel
September 11, 2019
White Paper Series: U.S. & China Trade War
Last week, during AMI’s Polymer Sourcing and Distribution Conference in Barcelona, Spain, ChemPMC presented an analysis of the U.S. and China Trade war and its impact
Esteban Sagel
May 21, 2019
U.S./China Trade War: Impact on Polymers
On Friday, August 3rd, China announced a new round of tariffs directed to U.S. exports, as the trade fight amongst these two countries intensifies. This
Esteban Sagel
August 6, 2018
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