Global ethylene outlook amid Middle East conflict

Recent geopolitical disruption centred in the Middle East is redirecting product movements creating new pressures in the near‑term ethylene outlook.

Argus petrochemical consultants Alan Williamson in London and Toon Shien Lee in Singapore provide their initial assessment on how the conflict is impacting the ethylene market balances, particularly on feedstocks and product trade flows, ahead of the Argus Chemicals Forum on 26 March in Houston and AFPM on 29 - 31 March in San Antonio, Texas.

Listen to the latest episode to hear:

• What is the immediate and likely short‑term impact on the forecast for ethylene balances and regional outlooks across Europe, Asia and the US
• The key dynamics shaping the coming months, including feedstock and product availability, pricing dynamics and underlying demand signals
• How varying regional exposure and adaptability may influence near‑term market conditions