Industry: Polyolefins

ADI Chemical Market Resources has completed an in-depth strategic analysis of the EPR (ethylene propylene rubber) and EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) markets—versatile synthetic rubbers widely used in automotive, roofing, wire and cable, and industrial goods. The study examines the unique properties of EPR and EPDM, including weathering resistance, flexibility, and high filler tolerance, as […]

At the 2020 ADI Forum, ADI Analytics’ annual oil and gas conference, Panuswee Dwivedi, Analyst, ADI Analytics, discussed how sustainability is influencing the demand for plastics. Despite increasing efforts to reduce plastic consumption, its crucial role across modern industries persists, from enhancing fuel efficiency in vehicles to improving the durability of boats and enabling innovation […]

In the January 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we covered how global economic indicators (GDP, PMI) continued to decline, signaling ongoing uncertainty. In the Americas, there were moves in plastics recycling (Avangard/Dow), ethylene production (Formosa Plastics), and a joint venture acquisition. In Europe, BASF expanded polyurethane capacity, Nestlé invested in reducing virgin plastics, […]

In the November 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted key trends in the global chemical industry, including weak auto markets and a declining Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) due to trade disputes and a slowing global economy. The Americas saw petrochemical expansion and a new gas market entrant. Europe focused on battery tech […]

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.

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 […]

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

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) offers a strategic analysis of polyolefin elastomers (POEs) and plastomers (POPs)—ethylene-based copolymers made using metallocene catalysts. These reactor-based thermoplastic elastomers differ from conventional blends and are widely used in automotive, adhesives, packaging, solar encapsulants, wire & cable, foams, and films. The report examines global market dynamics, technology developments, cost […]

The United States has emerged as a major export hub for various hydrocarbons including crude oil, refined products, natural gas (via LNG and pipelines), and NGLs due to abundant supply driven by the shale boom. For example, Exhibit 1 shows how export of NGLs has increased about ten times from 131,000 barrels per day in […]

ADI recently acquired several assets from Chemical Market Resources (CMR).

ADI Analytics presented a webinar in 2017 outlining key trends and their outlook for the global chemical industry. Tyler Wilson, Analyst, ADI Analytics, moderated while Uday Turaga, CEO and Founder, ADI Analytics, shared insights derived from ADI’s research and consulting work, which had encompassed over 25 projects since ADI’s acquisition of Chemical Market Resources in […]