Analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global aromatics market including benzene and para-xylene.  An overview of the toluene and mixed xylenes industry is also included.

The process technologies and production economics for all major polypropylene technology holders are presented.  New developments, background information (including licensees), and process descriptions are provided for each technology.  Cost of production estimates for homopolymer and impact copolymer are presented for the USGC, China, and theMiddle East. Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided on a global and tri-regional basis.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics, and markets for polycarbonate.  Commercial processes based on interfacial, non-phosgene and melt phosgene are discussed alongside the developing bio-route based on isosorbide feedstock. Cost of production for all commercial processes and the bio-route are included to illustrate cost competitiveness in USGC and China. A market review comprising regional polycarbonate capacities and supply/demand is also presented.

New to the PPE Program, this report provides analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global super absorbent polymers market.  Note: Data from this report is not currently included in our online database, therefore please reference the excel spreadsheet for supply/demand/trade balance of 40 countries and capacity listing.