Tag: alternative resin sourcing

India: Gulf supplies 92% of HDPE imports, China dominates PVC sourcing

Oct 9, 2026

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Shankar

in PET, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, PTA, PVC

Gulf countries account for 92% of India’s HDPE imports from top five origins India imports 30% of chemical demand but exports just 11.5% of output India relies heavily on Gulf producers for polyethylene and polypropylene, while China dominates PVC imports, creating two distinct supply chains for the country’s polymer market. Four Gulf countries, the UAE,…