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Engineering thermoplastics April 2022: Prices jump again / Hefty hikes for all types / Southern Europe particularly hard-hit / Demand still largely weak / Further increases likely in May

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Engineering thermoplastics March 2022: Market in state of shock / Tight supply expected to spur April prices despite weak demand / Little relief from glass-fibre imports / Automotive troubles remain

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Engineering thermoplastics February 2022: With the exception of PC, most prices roll over / Supply and demand generally very weak / Minor price increases expected in March / Substantial price rise for glass fibres

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Engineering thermoplastics January 2022: Situation with PC transparent seems to be easing due to fall in benzene price / PA remains problematic / Still a case of “volume before price” for POM

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Engineering thermoplastics December 2021: Rollover for most types / Demand weak at end of year / With feedstock prices still rising, increases in January are virtually certain

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Engineering thermoplastics November 2021: Prices show little movement in November / Significant increases imminent for flame-retardant and reinforced materials / Production cutbacks with base polymers

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Engineering thermoplastics October 2021: Differing price development / Demand gradually declines further / Glass fibres, flame retardants and carbon black will drive prices up in November

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Engineering thermoplastics September 2021: Some peak prices capped / Glass fibres, additives short / Significant increases expected from rise in energy, transport costs

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Engineering thermoplastics August 2021: Converters hovering between hope and fear / Shortage of raw materials and crumbling supply chains lead to rising prices in many industries / Building sector up, auto sector down

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Engineering thermoplastics July 2021: Holiday season and weaker demand from car sector ease tensions / Hot autumn looms / Short-glass fibres remain problem child

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Engineering thermoplastics June 2021: All types roll over / PA 6.6, PMMA still heavily affected by weak feedstock chain / Demand varies / No changes expected in July

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Engineering thermoplastics May 2021: Prices generally continue to rise irrespective of the drop in feedstock costs / Occasional signs of a plateau / High prices and weakness in automotive industry slow down business

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Engineering thermoplastics April 2021: More triple-digit hikes as demand remains vibrant / Many shops struggle to secure material / Another twist of the price screw inevitable

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Engineering thermoplastics March 2021: Shortage of cable, pipe and headlamps for end-users / Major triple-digit increases / Producers unable to meet demand / US facilities provide glimmer of hope

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Engineering thermoplastics February 2021: Prices continue to rise on a broad front / Plant stoppages and insufficient imports limit availability / Further price hikes likely in March

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Engineering thermoplastics January 2021: Further price increases for all types / Higher feedstock costs partly to blame / Supply situation worsens again / Few prospects for improvement soon

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Engineering thermoplastics December 2020: Price increases for all types / Supply short across the board without prospect of improvement / Price for PA 6.6 to reach all-time high in January

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Engineering thermoplastics November 2020: Price increases for PC and PA after many months / Surprisingly high demand from automotive industry / Battle for material likely in December

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Engineering thermoplastics October 2020: No price increases at start of new quarter / Demand remains weak / Producers utilise lull for maintenance work / Delivery delays until start of 2021

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Engineering thermoplastics September 2020: Stable prices across the board / Automotive industry forecasts weak demand until 2021 / Lamps and lights expected to do well in the dark months / Price rises at the start of the new quarter?