
Middle East Conflict Impact On Polyolefin Demand
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The Middle East conflict triggered extreme price volatility and shifted global trade flows, but the most lasting impact is a fundamental change in Chinese production. In this episode, Joel Morales, Vice President, Polyolefins Americas, breaks down why China’s temporary pivot from importer to net exporter has permanently altered the supply landscape.
Learn about current demand loss, whether it might recover and what producers should expect as oversupply challenges persist through 2030. You’ll also find out how China leveraged inventory to fill supply gaps, the harsh…
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