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Indonesia’s polymer demand is driven by packaging, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing. China is a growing source as Chandra Asri domestic production falls short of demand, creating a supply gap that China-origin imports fill at competitive landed costs.

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Iranian and Saudi polymer supply impaired since April 2026. Grade-by-grade Chinese substitution map: which Iranian and SABIC PE/PP/PVC grades have Chinese equivalents, with named producers, specs, and freight to Vietnam, Indonesia, Turkey, India.

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Indonesia PE Import 2026: HDPE 5502, LLDPE 7042 Grades & Landed Cost

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