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The Boom of China’s Ethylene Industry and Its Global Impact
October 25, 2024 – China’s ethylene production capacity has been on a steady growth trajectory, solidifying its position as a key player in the global market. In 2022, China surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest ethylene producer, with its capacity accounting for over 50% of Asia’s total. Looking ahead, China’s ethylene production…
Titanium Dioxide Exports: China’s Struggle Amidst Global Restrictions
October 24, 2024 – China’s Titanium Dioxide Exports Face Fluctuations and Challenges China’s titanium dioxide (TiO2) export market has recently encountered volatility, with the latest customs data revealing a decrease in September 2024 exports. The export volume for the month stood at 146,800 tons, marking a decline of 13,900 tons or 8.65% compared to August,…
Multiple Factors Hit China’s Chemical Exports: A Closer Look
October 24, 2024 – China’s chemical enterprises are currently grappling with a severe challenge: a dearth of orders. The latest data released by the General Administration of Customs reveals a notable decline in China’s import and export figures for the first three quarters of 2024. Specifically, in September, China’s imports saw a year-on-year growth of…
Q4 Polyolefin Market: Weak Trends but Arbitrage Opportunities Emerge
October 23, 2024 – Polyolefin Market Forecast: Weak Trends with Potential Arbitrage Opportunities in Q4 As we enter the fourth quarter of 2024, the polyolefin market is anticipated to continue its weak trend, with price movements expected to be strong initially but weaken subsequently. Both supply and demand are projected to grow; however, the risks…
Japanese Nano-Calcium Carbonate Firms Lead Global Market with Advanced Technologies
October 23, 2024 – Japanese Nano-Calcium Carbonate Industry Demonstrates Robust Strength, with Multiple Companies Leading the Global Market Japanese companies such as Shiroishi Kogyo Co., Ltd., Maruo Calcium, and Takehara Chemical have established a prominent presence in the nano-calcium carbonate sector, thanks to their advanced technologies and extensive experience. Shiroishi Kogyo, a pioneer in the…
Titanium Market Insights: China’s September Imports Decline, Yet Yearly Growth Persists
October 21, 2024 – China’s titanium ore imports in September experienced a notable decline compared to the previous month, yet remained resilient on a year-over-year basis. Specifically, the nation imported a total of 268,000 tonnes of titanium ore, marking a substantial 57.1% decrease from August. However, this figure still represented a 6.2% increase when compared…
Macroeconomic Tailwinds Lift Polypropylene Market Amid Lingering Challenges
October 19, 2024 – As the chemical industry steps into its traditional peak season, market participants eagerly anticipate an upswing in prices. However, the polypropylene market, burdened by high inventories and sluggish demand, has failed to ignite the expected fervor. It was not until the latter half of September that a series of macroeconomic policy…
The Vital Importance of Healthy Eating Habits
October 19, 2024 – The global polyethylene market is set for significant growth, according to predictions from renowned UK-based data firm Global Data. By 2020, the worldwide production capacity of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is anticipated to surge from 26 million tons per annum in 2015 to 34 million tons per annum. China, in particular, is…
Inner Mongolia Baofeng Marks Major Milestone with Olefin Unit Delivery
October 18, 2024 – Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal-Based New Materials Co., Ltd. celebrated a significant milestone with the grand Central Delivery Ceremony held on October 14th, marking the successful delivery of the first series of olefin units for its 2.6 million tons/year coal-to-olefins and 400,000 tons/year green hydrogen-coupled olefin production project. The ceremony was honored…
Longbai Xiangyang’s Phase II Titanium Dioxide Project: A Smart Manufacturing Milestone
October 17, 2024 – Longbai Xiangyang Titanium Industry’s Phase II Titanium Dioxide Project Achieves Successful Production with Smart Manufacturing Leading Industry Trends Longbai Xiangyang Titanium Industry Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Longbai Group Co., Ltd., has emerged as a prominent player in the national high-tech enterprise sector. The company recently announced the successful production launch…