China PE market to see supply shortage

By SKYSEVEN Chemical Technical Team · 2026-05-28

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May 28, 2026

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China's polyethylene (PE) market will face tight spot availability in the short term. Major new capacity has been delayed until August, creating a supply gap in H1 2026. Coupled with widespread plant turnarounds and weak imports, spot supplies will remain constrained. The market is caught between near-term tightness and

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