The process technologies and production economics for high density polyethylene (HDPE) are presented. Ziegler slurry, slurry loop, gas phase, and solution processes from all major technology holders are reviewed. Cost of production estimates have been developed on a USGC, China, and Middle East basis. Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided on a global basis and for North America, Western Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World.

This report focusses on the commercial and regulatory aspects of solvents.  It lays out the global regulatory framework on solvent use and details the regional regulations that shape the solvent and its end use markets including paints and coatings, home and personal care, electronics, printing inks, adhesives, and industrial and institutional cleaning, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and others.  This report also profiles and provides an index (NESMAI – NexantECA Solvent Market Attractiveness Index) of major solvents, considering NexantECA Solvent Sustainability Index (NESSI), regional regulatory factor, Product cost/value, market growth, competitive intensity within the region and regional market size.

Analysis of the profitability of the petrochemical and polymers industry in Asia Pacific, Western Europe and the United States for the fourth quarter of 2022. 

This report provides profitability and price projections to 2045 for acrylic acid.  The main price setting regions of Asia Pacific, Western Europe and the United States are analysed.