Polyethylene sales were well above average this past week, a dramatic reversal of the lackluster activity that has been seen over the past month or two. The surge in trade flow came as producers were more willing to deeply discount material, some prime, but particularly offgrade, to help clear out some of the inventory overhang, which had grown considerably according to recent industry data for May. Key commodity grades HDPE for Blow Mold and LDP...
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