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Polypropylene May: Prices fall to early-2024 level / Imports make market longer / Demand remains poor

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Styrenics May: Prices follow declining feedstock materials / Weak demand persists

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Polyethylene May: Monomer contract sets downward trend / Sufficient material but sluggish demand / Will prices stabilise in June?

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PET May: Unclear market situation / PX reference decided after two months / Imports less attractive / European production in short supply but reliable / Moderate increases despite sluggish demand

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PVC May: Prices drop by less than the reduction in the ethylene contract / Situation remains tense: adequate supply, poor demand / No improvement expected in June

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Standard thermoplastics trend May: Early price cuts for all types mostly equal to monomer level / Small reductions for the month's second half as demand remains weak

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Polypropylene April: Significant price adjustments as result of lower C3 contract / Demand and economic activity remain low

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Styrenics April: Prices turn downwards / SM reduction not passed on in full for EPS once again

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Polyethylene April: Customs chaos leads to almost stable prices / Reductions expected towards end of month / Intensification of downward trend likely in May

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PET April: Demand still weak / Increased imports boosting supply / Buyers hold off as prices fall / Markets subdued worldwide / No substantial improvement in sight

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PVC April: Declining raw material costs, sluggish demand pull down prices / Downward trend expected to continue in May

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Standard thermoplastics trend April: Tariff disputes hinder early agreements for polyethylene / Declining costs put pressure on prices for PP, PS, EPS

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Polypropylene March: Demand weak, supply sufficient – negotiations often arrive at rollover / Automotive industry still a concern / No improvement in sight

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Polyethylene March: Subdued ordering puts a damper on calls for price hikes / Supply situation relaxed / Possible EU tariffs on PE imports from US lead to uncertainty

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Styrenics March: Increased costs fuel price hike / Up to triple-digit premiums for EPS / Trend reversal expected in April

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PET March: Disappointing demand before start of season / Uncertainty paralyses sales / Little prospect of substantial improvement

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PVC March: Demands for major hikes seem to be evaporating / Supply low, demand even lower / Coming soon: Easter closures

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Standard thermoplastics trend March: Prices rise more than costs / Demand picks up only slowly

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Styrenics February: Prices for PS and ABS follow costs amid weak demand / Higher premiums for EPS

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Polypropylene February: Most agreements based on monomer rise / Sparse supply situation meets weak demand / Expectations remain cautious