The Western Europe polyolefin markets show seasonal consumption and production trends.  This report describes key seasonal trends influencing the industry by polyolefin, application, and end use sector; including packaging, construction, automotive, agriculture, household, sport and leisure sectors.  Along with discussing key demand drivers, the report also explores production trends, identifies key suppliers by segment and provides trade profiles.  Profitability and pricing trends in Western Europe are also quantified.      

This subscriber webinar presentation provides additional insight into the polyolefins market.  Material is sourced from the Impact of Reshoring on North American Polyolefin Demand - 2015 report.

Analysis of the profitability of the West European refining and petrochemical industry for the first quarter of 2015.

With the rapid fall in oil price, this report provides a ‘low low’ scenario at $40 per barrel to complement our recently published Profitability Forecast Reports.  This report also provides guidelines on how to understand and apply Nexant oil scenarios at this volatile time in the market.