Argus Polyethylene Analytics
A 10-year supply and demand analytics service covering HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE polyethylene markets globally, published twice a year.
Overview
Argus Polyethylene Analytics is a data-driven analytics service delivering 10-year supply and demand forecasts for global HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE markets. Published twice a year, it combines a combines a five-year historical dataset with forward-looking coverage of supply-demand balances, capacities, trade balances, operating rates and regional demand
At a glance
- 10-year supply and demand forecast for PE markets.
- Five-year historical data by country and region.
- Covers HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE grades globally.
- Published twice a year as PDF and Excel datasets.
- Identifies capacity shifts and global operating rates.
- Supports strategic investment and planning decisions.
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Key features
10-year forward forecast
Covers supply, demand, capacities and trade for HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE by country and region, enabling producers, traders and investors to anticipate market shifts over the next decade.
Five-year historical data
Provides five years of supply and demand history, giving subscribers a data-grounded baseline to contextualise forward forecasts and track how polyethylene markets have evolved over time.
Regional market coverage
Delivers granular analysis across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia, including operating rates and capacity data per region.
Downloadable data files
Subscribers receive Excel datasets covering supply-demand balances, capacities by country, company and derivative type, and trade balances, for direct integration into internal models and analysis.
Expert PowerPoint report
Published in an accessible PowerPoint PDF format, the report focuses on new plant capacities, market growth rates and regulatory developments, authored by Argus polyethylene specialists.
Access to specialists
Engage directly with the Argus team of polyethylene experts for deeper interpretation of forecasts and tailored analysis of long-term market trends and regional dynamics.
Who uses this service
Polyethylene producers
- Assess long-term capacity and demand shifts to support strategic investment planning.
- Benchmark operating rates and trade balances across key producing regions.
- Identify competitive dynamics to inform commercial management strategies.
Traders and distributors
- Evaluate regional supply and demand imbalances to identify trade opportunities.
- Analyse capacity additions and operating rate forecasts to support arbitrage decisions.
- Track global PE grade demand trends to diversify sourcing and trading positions.
Large converters and manufacturers
- Use 10-year demand forecasts to develop long-term business and procurement plans.
- Monitor capacity expansion and regulatory trends to assess feedstock availability.
- Align purchasing strategies with supply-demand fundamentals across PE grades.
Investors and financial institutions
- Rely on independent supply-demand data to assess project viability and risk.
- Monitor capacity additions, shutdowns and operating rates to support due diligence.
- Evaluate market fundamentals to inform merger, acquisition and investment decisions.