Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

In the August 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we provided a global snapshot of key developments shaping the chemical industry. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and trade tensions impacting major markets like the U.S. and China, companies pursued strategic investments, divestitures, and operational shifts. Highlights include new plant operations in the Americas, major acquisitions […]

Global polyolefin demand has shifted towards Asia while growing, and Russia, driven by feedstock and import substitution policies, aims to reduce imports despite limited success in polypropylene.

An insightful webinar featured Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Chemical Market Resources (CMR), which had been part of ADI Analytics since late 2017, as he explored the future of the chemical industry, highlighting key trends, investment opportunities, and challenges. The expert panel delved into market disruptions, specialty chemical opportunities, and the increasing importance of sustainability‑driven […]

In the July 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, ADI explored key developments in the global chemical industry amid slowing growth in North America and a declining global Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI). Despite economic headwinds, companies are pushing forward with strategic investments, sustainability efforts, and digital initiatives. Highlights include new petrochemical and methanol projects […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global tie layer resin (TLR) market, focusing on functionalized polyolefins that bond dissimilar materials in multi-layer packaging and automotive structures. The report examines evolving technologies—including new resins based on advanced Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalysts—alongside trends in flexible and rigid packaging, compounding, and automotive […]

Liquid and powder detergents, the primary forms in the global laundry market, differ in their stain removal efficacy and regional popularity due to their distinct chemical compositions. Liquids are superior for everyday soil (U.S. preference), while powders excel on greasy stains (favored elsewhere).

Automotive polyolefin demand is expected to grow, driven by key components like polypropylene and elastomer blends.

Silicone elastomers, vulcanized silicon-based polymers, exhibit wide temperature serviceability (-150°F to >+500°F) and come in various forms (solids, foams, sponges, conductive types). They are commonly used as adhesives, sealants, and coatings.

Downstream oil and gas margins and returns, especially for refining, have shown some volatility this year. This has led to concerns among investors who are questioning whether the traditional stability seen in those segments has run its course. Such concerns are overblown, and the volatility seen in the past few months is primarily due to […]

Increasingly specific property requirements in polymer design lead to multi-layered structures. Tie layer resins are frequently needed to ensure adhesion between the different polymers within these structures. The adhesion characteristics of the chosen polymers are critical for selecting the appropriate tie-layer resins.

In the June 2019 edition of the ADI newsletter, we dove into Saudi Aramco’s latest financial statements and strategies for optimizing its asset portfolio. Additionally, we reviewed key issues impacting the U.S. West Coast refining market, based on ADI’s June Downstream Market Advisory.

In the June 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted key trends in the global chemical industry. While the U.S. and India showed GDP growth, other regions faced challenges. In the Americas, ExxonMobil and Indorama expanded capacities, while INEOS entered the U.S. pigments market. Europe saw new plants from MOL and Irkutsk Oil, […]