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Two Fresh Cracker Disruptions Sends Spot Ethylene Prices Soaring More
Trade reports July 2014

Equistar Issues Force Majeure on Polyethylene More
Trade reports July 2014

AUGUST INCREASE - "if the export market heats up again, Polyethylene could potentially take another leg higher. There were price increases issued months ago, but the amounts were not consistent amongst producers; we would not be surprised to see some oldies get cancelled and fresh nominations issued for August"  

LLDPE Today: Ready to move higher

LLDPE ROLLS STEADY - "Polyethylene continued to price steady at levels seen for at least the past month"

HARD TO FIND TRUCKS - "Continued logistics challenges are certainly noteworthy; shipping costs remain elevated and trucks/drivers have been hard to find."

PE FLAT - "Polyethylene trading was lighter than average and prices were flat."

INVENTORIES TIGHT - "resin inventories are actually above average, market conditions feel at least balanced, if not a little tight."

BUCKING DECREASE - "Producers kept PE contract prices flat March through June, bucking processor calls for a decrease,"

EXPORT PRICES FIRM - "International resin prices have been firming, prompting increased export interest."
Packaging Sources July 2014

FOODSERVICE TRADE NEWS
Aluminum suppliers consolidation continues at pace

TRADE NEWS – Foodservice
Aluminum producer Alcoa has reported a jump in earnings on strong metals pricing and lower costs as it confirmed its outlook for 7% aluminum demand growth in 2014.
July 2014 reporting season

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