Are SABIC's Saudi petrochemical plants operating normally amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz?

Yes, according to the news title, 'SABIC's Saudi Petrochemical Plants Running Normally Despite Hormuz Disruptions' — this is the central and most definitive statement in the provided content.

How have SABIC's Q1 sales volumes and export patterns been affected by the Hormuz situation?

Q1 sales volumes declined by 13% to 9.6 million metric tons; polymer exports have shifted westward, while liquid chemicals face logistical limits — these are the only quantitative and directional impacts explicitly stated in the body text.

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SABIC's Saudi Petrochemical Plants Running Normally Despite Hormuz Disruptions

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