ICIS Provides In-Depth Analysis and Forecast Data for China's Polyolefins Market

SINGAPORE, December 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Leading petrochemicals market intelligence provider, ICIS, has announced the launch of two new studies covering China's polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) markets. Each in-depth study serves as a comprehensive source of detailed information for China's polyolefins market by providing you with data and analysis of the country's supply and demand, cost and arbitrage, as well as forecast data for up to 2017.

With further polyolefin capacity expansions planned in China for 2014-2017, the competitive landscape is expected to change further and potentially create major challenges for international exporters. ICIS China Polyolefins Annual Studies give you deep insights on these market developments and how they impact your business plans.

• International PE and PP producers will gain clearer understanding of China's changing polymers markets and find out which markets to target to secure ongoing business development in the country.
• Global producers operating in China can use the data to enhance their understanding of local customers and formulate a robust production and investment strategy for the longer term.
• PE and PP buyers benefit from greater insight into China's market dynamics and the future impact on stock levels, product availability and prices.
• Upstream and feedstock producers operating in or trading with China can plan their olefins production and make investment decisions with confidence.

"China's PP capacity had increased rapidly in the past five years, while coal to PP plants will double their share of domestic capacities by 2017. There is a growing interest in the Chinese PP industry," said Bee Lin Chow, head of Asia markets at ICIS.

"The ICIS China PP five-year report offer insights on the Chinese markets, and it gives you access to in-depth analysis of hot topics, including coal to olefins costs and realistic views on the upcoming projects," she said.

Produced by polyolefins local experts and combined with the expertise of a global analytical team based in key hubs in the US, Singapore and Europe, the two studies provide the most up-to-date and accurate market data and insights available, and deliver reliable evidence to support and validate your business development strategies for China.

>> Enquire about ICIS China Polyolefins Annual Studies at http://www.icis.com/enquire-study

About ICIS

ICIS is the world's largest petrochemical market information provider and has fast-growing energy and fertilizer divisions. Our aim is to give companies in global commodities markets a competitive advantage by delivering trusted pricing data, high-value news, analysis and independent consulting, enabling our customers to make better-informed trading and planning decisions. We have more than 30 years' experience in providing pricing information, news, analysis and consulting to buyers, sellers and analysts.

With a global staff of more than 800, ICIS has employees based in Houston, Washington, New York, London, Montpellier,Dusseldorf, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mumbai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Yantai, Tokyo and Perth. ICIS is a division of Reed Business Information, part of Reed Elsevier Plc.

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