The'Globalization'Of Polyethylene Or Regional Strategies For A Global Market

摘要

While the global polyethylene business is in many ways a relatively mature industry,resin producers and converters alike are adjusting their respective business models as the industry embraces the trend toward globalization.Resin producers are aggressively adding capacity in regions offering either low production costs or high growth potential.The onset of this new capacity will alter traditional trade patterns,supply relationships,and impact resin pricing around the globe.