Feature
December 2014, Vol. 241, No. 12
Global Demand For Polyethylene To Reach 99.6 Million Tons In 2018
Global demand for polyethylene resins – HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE – will rise 4% per year to 99.6 million metric tons in 2018, valued at $164 billion. Gains will match overall world economic growth, fueled by an acceleration in consumer spending and manufacturing activity.