In the first nine months of 2024, domestic PP production met nearly 97% of local consumption, a notable increase from 92% during the same period last year. Should the new plants come online as planned, China may officially transition into a net exporter of PP
The decision to expedite the start-up schedule is largely due to a recent drop in upstream costs, which has improved profit margins and lifted the company’s spirits following a period of market pessimism.
In total, the fourth quarter is anticipated to see HDPE production losses reach around 360,000 tons, while LLDPE is projected to drop by 192,000 tons. This represents a stark decline in HDPE availability compared to the previous quarter