The ICIS Polyethylene Pipe grade Report is published weekly in Asia, Europe and Middle East-South Asia
- The Asian report assesses pipe grade high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for CFR China, Vietnam and SE Asia assessments (dutiable and non-dutiable) for HDPE100 and HDPE80, covering both the natural and black compounded grades.
- Europe covers domestic prices for black, compounded pressure grades, HDPE100 and HDPE 80 on a FD NWE basis.
- The Middle East-South Asia report assesses the price movements of black natural HDPE100 and HDPE80 grades. It currently includes price quotes on imports into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the East Mediterranean and India.
- In addition, reports include analysis of price-moving factors such as feedstock costs, supply and demand fundamentals, trends that could influence pricing in the future. Key information on production such as shutdowns and startups is also provided.