Newly published research by Townsend Solutions reports that North America’s HDPE/LLDPE/Swing PE consumption is projected to increase from 12,230 kilotonnes in 2010 to 14,857 kilotonnes in 2015. At the same time, average HDPE/LLDPE/Swing PE capacity for the region is forecast to increase from 15,541 kilotonnes in 2010 to 15,866 kilotonnes in 2015. This means that, in the absence of further capacity announcements, the consumption/capacity ratio for low pressure PE in North America will increase from 78.7% in 2010 to 93.6% in 2015.



The 2011 Townsend Annual Polyethylene Report detailing global consumption, capacity and trade is available now.  To obtain a copy of this report please contact Peter Callais at +1-281-873-8733 Extension 150 or email petercallais@townsendsolutions.com.