Argus provide data-driven evaluations of supply-demand fundamentals forecasts for global polyethylene and polypropylene markets, published twice a year.
The services include a 10-year forecast and five-year history covering balances and capacities, organized by country and region.
You will receive a PowerPoint PDF report written by our experts plus the accompanying Excel data files.
10-year forecast and a five-year history
Covering capacities, supply and demand, trade, and feedstock forecasts for leading derivatives, by country and region, issued twice a year.
Detailed report
In an easy-to-read PowerPoint format focusing on new plant capacities, growth rates in relevant markets, and regulatory concerns.
Regional insights
Covering capacities and operating rates based on global trade and economics.
Downloadable data
With data on supply, demand, capacities, operating rates and trade balances, by country and region.
Access the specialists
Speak to the experts behind Argus’ long-term analytics forecast services.
Terry has over 40 years’ experience relating to the plastics industry, working with converters, brand owners, and resin producers. 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.
As well as focusing on expansion sectors and Asia strategic initiatives, Fadhil is also global lead for our PE and PP services. Prior to Argus, Fadhil was head of Middle East markets for ICIS and led regional market engagement and strategy. He has 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.
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.
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 leads the global analyst team that supports consulting deliverables for all Chemicals market areas. Her team,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 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.
