Make better decisions with a comprehensive view on global polymer markets, from the upstream wellhead, through key olefin feedstocks, to downstream end-use sectors. 

 

Argus provides polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and recycled polymers contract and spot price benchmarks, global industry news, analysis of key market drivers, global freight rates and price outlooks. 

 

Argus also provides polyethylene and polypropylene 24-month rolling price forecasts and forward-looking analyses of global supply and demand, trade flows and market dynamics.

 

  • Argus Global Polyethylene is a weekly pricing service covering key grades such as LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE. Our reporters globally examine polymer pricing, cracker margins, production outages and freight weekly.
  • Argus Global Polypropylene is a weekly pricing service tracking key grades such as raffia, fibre and copolymer. The coverage spans feedstock propane and propylene to FMCGs.
  • Argus PVC and Vinyls is a weekly pricing service containing the latest resin price assessments, supply dynamics and demand information combined in a detailed commentary of key PVC grades and market fundamentals.
  • Argus Recycled Polymers is a biweekly pricing service delivering spot price assessments for recycled PET, recycled polyethylene and recycled polypropylene, plus supply dynamics and demand information.
  • Argus Polyethylene Outlook is a monthly service delivering a 24-month rolling price forecast and forward-looking analysis of global polyethylene supply and demand, trade flows and market dynamics.
  • Argus Polypropylene Outlook is a monthly service delivering a 24-month rolling price forecast and forward-looking analysis of global polypropylene supply and demand, trade flows and market dynamics.

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Polymers Market Insights 

Terry Glass assesses the key drivers and risk areas affecting polymers price forecasts.

Team 

Terry Glass

VP, Polymers

Terry is responsible for the expansion of Polymer Report services in strategic regions. He has over 40 years’ experience relating to the plastics industry, working with converters, brand owners, and resin producers. Terry delivers an integrated view across the polymer value chain and analyses on a global basis including European, Americas and Asian markets. He is currently supporting polymer related growth initiatives, including domestic and export markets, recycling and sustainability initiatives. Before joining Argus, Terry worked at Dow Chemical, Braskem, and Sasol. He holds a Chemistry degree from the University of Houston and 26 patents across a variety of market applications.

 

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Muhamad Fadhil 

SVP, Strategy and Business Development

Muhamad Fadhil is SVP, Strategy and Business Development at Argus, focusing on expansion sectors and Asia strategic initiatives. Fadhil is also global lead for the Argus global polypropylene and polypropylene service. He is a recognised international speaker on the petrochemicals conference circuit globally. Before joining Argus, Fadhil was head of Middle East markets for ICIS and led regional market engagement and strategy. He has also worked for Channel NewsAsia, Hill & Associates Risk Consulting and the O&S Group of Companies. Fadhil holds master’s degrees from IE Business School and the National University of Singapore.


Published content:
• Between road fuels and petrochemicals: why is bionaphtha important and how is it priced? podcast, Aug 23

 

 

Will Collins 

Global Editor, Recycled Polymers

Will is the global editor and r-polyolefins specialist responsible for the Argus Recycled Polymers service’ He works with a global team of sector-specific reporters in London, Houston and Singapore. Will has worked with Argus for over 12 years including six years covering the European and Turkish virgin polymers industry.


Published content:
Chemical Recycling Snapshot, Aug 23

Josie Jiang

Business Analyst

Josie is a business analyst in the chemicals sector. She works closely with Asia olefins and polyolefins experts, providing Asia price outlooks and insights. Josie has also worked for a gas ship owner as a market analyst in, focusing on ethane, LPG, LNG, and financial markets. She is a chartered financial analyst, and holds a master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Bristol plus a degree in Economics.

Amanda Richardson

Analytics Manager

Amanda Richardson leads the global analyst team that supports consulting deliverables for all Chemicals market areas. Her team, spread across the Americas, Europe and Asia, analyzes supply, demand, trade, and other market variables to inform Argus price and volume forecasts. Amanda has ten years of energy research and consulting experience, primarily in the upstream sector with Wood Mackenzie. She received her Bachelors in Mathematical Economic Analysis and Statistics from Rice University.

Cassidy Staggers

Analyst

Cassidy is the lead analyst for Argus’ polymers portfolio, including launching the new Polyethylene Outlook and Polypropylene Outlook. She also works with the Methanol team on data maintenance and projects. Prior to joining the Chemicals team, she held various administration and operation roles at Argus and McKinsey. Cassidy holds a degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s from University of Houston.