SABIC’s strong position in the European PE Blow Molding industry

SABIC presented the following at the 3^rd European Blow Molding Conference (EuPC) in Brussels March 2006:

Global dynamics in polyolefin supply

The Middle East and Asia determine the dynamics in the global PE market.

The global dynamics in polyolefin supply

The ME is ideally situated and can supply to Asia and Europe.
America and Europe are focussing on local for local.

The changing HDPE import- export situation in Europe

W. Europe has become a net importer as of 2005
Future HDPE imports will claim a market share of 20 % by 2010 in Europe
75% share of these imports will be claimed by the ME
The imports will focus on commodity applications in the HDPE blow molding market

Increasing market requirements

SABIC believes in collaborate partnerships to improve the competitiveness of the value chain.

SABIC Europe has a complete portfolio covering the Blow Molding market.

portfolio covering the Blow Molding market

HDPE BM market W-Europe 1935kT

IBC (Intermediate Bulk Containers)
SABIC® HDPE B4406UV in development

Drums
SABIC® HDPE B5205
SABIC® HDPE B5202

Jerry cans
SABIC® HDPE B5205
SABIC® HDPE B5202
SABIC® HDPE B5210 New!

Milk
SABIC® HDPE B6246
SABIC® HDPE B4660
SABIC® HDPE B6246LS New!

SABIC Europe is innovating our Blow Molding grade slate, following market developments, for instance:

SABIC® HDPE B6246LS, a food packaging grade with superb organoleptic properties
SABIC® HDPE B5210, a jerry-can grade up to 30 l, meant for transport of dangerous goods under UN regulations.