Changing PVC Trade Flows

Construction boom in the Middle East, with projects amounting to US$1 trillion (Source: www.tdctrade.com, 2 August 2007) , has seen the region’s demand for building materials eg. PVC pipes, profiles, floorings, burgeon to new highs. Driven by growth in these sectors, outlook for PVC looks upbeat. In a region facing tight supplies, how much more PVC imports will be needed to meet this growing demand? What is the market outlook in these downstream sectors and what are the implications for PVC producers ? 

Though currently a net importer of PVC, this position is forecasted to change as there are plans to develop integrated vinyls complexes and EDC plants in the middle east region.  Market analysts have forecasted capacity in the Middle East to grow almost 30% in the next 4 years to almost 1.7 million m.t./year. Also, there will be EDC capacity additions for export, mainly to Asia. How will this influence global PVC trade and what is the outlook like for next year and beyond ? 

Crude oil prices remain volatile and this pose additional challenges for chlor vinyl producers as they face tighter margins with higher feedstock prices. One of the ways to improve margins is to improve efficiency of EDC-VCM-PVC technology. What are the options available to producers ?

With REACH legislation coming into force in June, what are the implications for the industry exporting to Europe?
 
CMT’s 3rd Mideast Chlor-Vinyl Markets Conference will bring together key decision makers to address vital issues today.

Key Highlights :
• Global Chlor Vinyl Developments
• PVC Market Outlook: Asia, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Middle East
• VCM and S-PVC Production Technology Advances & Environmental concerns
• Application Drivers : Plastic Pipes, Wire & Cable, Profiles, Flooring, etc
• Implications of REACH on the industry 

Mark your calendars and register with your team at www.cmtevents.com. For further queries, please contact cynthia@cmtsp.com.sg.

You’ll network with
• CEOs • Regional Directors • Business Devt Directors • Marketing Managers • Engineering firms • Analysts • Consultants and Senior Managers from the Chlor-Alkali Industry, Salt, Chlorine producers, EDC-VCM-PVC players, PVC users from following industries including profile, wire & cable, pipes, construction materials, Water & sewage municipalities, Traders, Storage & Shipping Companies, Plasticisers, Stabilisers and Additives Producers