Resin supply at the crossroads

摘要

This will be a defining year for resin supply, with excess capacity and economic conditions forcing change upon resin producers worldwide. Some of the biggest suppliers are consolidating or otherwise restructuring. The results could prove beneficial to processors around the world, by guaranteeing them a truly global supply of resin grades and services. The resins report highlights polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyurethane, and thermoplastic elastomers. Consumption data are tabulated.