Platts Global Polyolefins Outlook
Overview
Platts Global Polyolefins Outlook provides a quarterly 10-year supply and demand analysis for polyethylene and polypropylene, and a short-term outlook for ethylene and derivatives, and propylene and derivatives - equipping you with insight, integrated data, and direct contact with our analysts.
Key Benefits
Whether you're a strategic planner, risk manager, research analyst, trader or broker, Platts Global Polyolefins Outlook is a vital tool for anyone working in the polymer markets.
Customize and Analyze
With excel data downloads you can model data relevant to your business
Spot Trends with Ease
Quickly identify trends and process vast quantities of data
Seize Opportunities
Stay ahead of your competition, with intelligence to help you understand key regional and global market activity
Strategize with Confidence
Develop inherently strong pricing and business strategy by referencing daily and historical spot and contract price assessments
Product Features
We cover short-term ethylene and derivatives, propylene and derivatives, and long-term polyethylene and polypropylene:
Supply and Demand Balance by Country
GDP Forecasts by Country
Trade Data
Plant Outages
Operating Rates
Cost of Production
Margin and Price Forecasts
Data & Distribution
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Why Choose Us?
Unparalleled Experience
For 100+ years, we've delivered Platts price assessments for physical and forward markets. Customers count on us for news, pricing, and analytics, ensuring transparent, efficient markets for confident decisions.
Benchmark Prices
With 250+ Platts benchmarks, we're the industry standard for pricing negotiations and contracts. Our proven credibility in market transparency spans established and emerging markets.
Robust Methodology
Our robust methodology guarantees data integrity with stringent quality controls, diverse sources, and adherence to strict guidelines and IOSCO principles. We openly publish methodologies and price assessments to foster trust.
Data Your Way
Gain access to our essential intelligence direct and from multiple providers – from the established to the cutting edge – all via multiple platforms that can give you a decisive edge in today's global markets.
Pricing Experts
Globally, our extensive pricing experts, dedicated to each commodity ensure that pricing and methodology accuracy and that reflect the nuances and complexities of the markets, offering invaluable insights to clients.
Independent Source
Platts offers an independent and unbiased view. Our commitment to impartiality ensures that our assessments and insights are trusted by market participants.