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Global Mixed Xylene Trade Analysis Summary The period from 2015 to 2024 showed a reordering of mixed xylene trade roles, with Northeast Asia standing out as the leading surplus region in the early 2020s and the Middle East exhibiting large but volatile net export and import positions. The Indian Subcontinent remained the structurally largest deficit region over much of the period but reduced its net import volumes substantially toward the end. North America transitioned from

Global p-Xylene Trade Analysis Summary Global p-xylene trade over 2015–2024 was shaped by sustained and often rising net exports from the Middle East and Southeast Asia. At the same time, large and initially expanding net import positions in Northeast Asia and North America, along with growing deficits in South America and a later-stage deficit in the Indian Subcontinent, defined the main demand centers. Western Europe’s move from surplus to a near-balanced but still import-o

Global Toluene Trade Analysis Summary Between 2015 and 2024, Northeast Asia emerged as the leading net exporter of toluene, overtaking Southeast Asia, which shifted to a net import position. Western Europe remained a stable net exporter throughout the period. Meanwhile, the Indian Subcontinent and North America continued as major net importers, with their deficits deepening over time. Other regions experienced smaller, yet noteworthy, changes in their trade balances.   Northe

Global Benzene Trade Analysis Summary Benzene trade in 2015–2024 featured persistent surpluses in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, steady but moderating contributions from Central & Eastern Europe and South America, and small oscillations in Africa. North America and Western Europe remained deficit regions with mid‑period narrowing followed by renewed shortfalls late in the period, while Northeast Asia’s shift to a large and escalating deficit marked a major transi

Global Propylene Trade Analysis Summary The period from 2015 to 2024 saw the Middle East and North America retain their status as principal propylene exporters, although both experienced a reduction in surplus toward the end of the decade. Northeast Asia and South America served as the main net importers, with Northeast Asia displaying considerable shifts in trade direction. The decade was further characterized by transitions and reversals in Western Europe, Southeast Asia, a

Global Ethylene Trade Analysis Summary North America and the Middle East played leading roles as net exporters of ethylene between 2015 and 2024, while Northeast Asia remained the primary net importer despite a reduction in its trade deficit towards the end of the period. Western Europe and South America both transitioned from net export to net import positions, while Central & Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia experienced more variable trade balances. The decade was defined