Export Guides

Petrochemical exporters face hidden costs that reduce profitability, including insurance premiums, demurrage charges, and port delays. These costs can add up to 12% of shipment value. Insurance is unavoidable but manageable . . .

Export Guides

Africa presents a meaningful and growing market for petrochemical exporters willing to adapt commercial models. PE100B demand is rising with infrastructure projects; base oil SN150 finds steady industrial and automotive use; . . .

Shipping & Packaging

The Middle East hosts some of the world’s top petrochemical export ports, including Jebel Ali (UAE), Jubail (Saudi Arabia), Bandar Abbas (Iran), Hamad (Qatar), and Sohar (Oman). These ports provide specialized storage, bul . . .

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South Asia’s booming industries, from textiles to construction, are driving record demand for petrochemical imports. India and Bangladesh lead the region, importing large volumes of polyethylene, polypropylene, and MEG. Fo . . .

Market Trends

India’s demand for polyethylene imports continues to rise, with projections of 5+ million tons by 2025. Key suppliers include Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the UAE, supported by low freight costs and strategic trade routes. For . . .