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In Italy, the spot PP market slipped after a cost-led rally in November. PP buyers have started to receive December quotes at flat or slightly lower levels as sellers cited reasons. due to weak demand at year-end as well as buying resistance. Up to this point, initial quotes in Western Europe have mostly been paced by a steady p...
With export turnover growing strongly in the first 9 months of 2021, plastic sheets, sheets and films replacing plastic bags become Vietnam's largest export plastic products in the first 9 months of 2021, with a turnover of 796 $1.1 million, accounting for 21.2% of the total export turnover of plastic products. Compared to the s...
January PE prices in Europe have appeared flat or down from the previous month. While the delayed arrival of US goods has helped regional suppliers to some extent, the growing supply due to higher import supplies and low demand has particularly put pressure on commodities. LDPE and HDPE.
PE prices in Southeast Asia went up from mid-June to late-July. However, since the beginning of August, a steady trend has permeated the market due to a combination of mixed factors including demand. End-consumer demand continues to weaken, freight rates are high, and supply decreases due to lower plant operating capacity.
In Europe, the styrene market has plunged after being mostly bullish for the past 4 months due to the fall in the February styrene contract. Initial February quotes came in lower, also hit by sluggish demand as supply concerns eased.
PS remains at record high, price up about 25% from bottom to top
According to the General Department of Environment (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), there are currently 19 products that have been granted certificates of environmentally friendly plastic bags, valid until the end of 2021 or 2022 and 2023.
Saudi Arabia shifts focus to PE exports to Western Europe
China's main PE suppliers are located in the Middle East and are Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE and Qatar. All are subject to a drop in exports to China in 2021. Saudi Arabia, which is capable of exporting more than 9 million tonnes of PE per year, has faced a 22% drop in exp...
Automotive Injection Molding and Extrusion Machine Vehicle Accessories Inc. acquired auto supplier Remington Global Inc. for an undisclosed price.
Remington is headquartered in Ooltewah, Tenn. manufactures floor protection products for automotive original equipment manufacturers. In a press release, VAI officials said Remingt...
Focus on recycled content prompts search for the best way to hit targets
One thing that gets wide agreement now in the plastics waste debate — from American Chemistry Council policy papers to the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act in Congress — is that the U.S. needs more government mandates for recycled content.