POLYMER PRICES

Standard recyclate March: Recyclers raise prices slightly due to Iran war / Demand increases on seasonal factors / Recycling market a plaything for speculators?

PLASTICS RECYCLING GERMANY

Industry caught between challenges, willingness to invest and wait-and-see approach: 'We are in a paradoxical situation' / IK Circular Packaging Days 2026

UKRAINE

Customs Service introduces plastics waste classification / New rules to facilitate EU entry / Plastics industry grapples with war-related challenges

EVERTIS

PET film manufacturer plans to build new plants in Portugal and Spain

ARBURG

Machine manufacturer reports further decline in sales / Investments in North America postponed / European business remains cause for concern

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

German industry association urges plastics converters to reject unjustified force majeure notifications / Speaks of involving antitrust authorities

CHINA

State of emergency: Middle East conflict shakes petrochemicals sector / High import dependence

EU POLICY

Commission adopts ‘Made in Europe' proposal / Move aims to restore region's competitiveness, boost decarbonisation / Coalition launches circular campaign

REPEATS

Dutch recycling ops insolvent / Capacity estimated at 70,000 t/y

CARBIOS

PET recycler hits back at ‘destabilisation operation' by former executive / Financing of new plant in France still unclear / Company sees three-month setback

BIOPLASTICS

German researchers lead charge to develop bio-alternative to plastics for electrical uses

POLYMER PRICES

Standard thermoplastics trend March: Middle East conflict leads to triple-digit increases for nearly all materials / Prices likely to rise further

CABOT

Carbon black manufacturer plans price hikes and surcharges

WACKER CHEMIE

German silicone specialist intends to lower its long-term forecast / 'We will reduce our production', says CEO

POLYURETHANE

Dow, Huntsman, Lanxess raise prices for MDI and polyols

POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS

Iran war boosts C2, C3 prices

POLYMER PRICES

China standard thermoplastics February: Prices firm except for polyethylene / Demand remains weak during holidays / Seasonal recovery and Middle East conflict to drive up prices in March

PLASTIC FANTASTIC

Plastic golf tees get their cards marked

SABIC

Energy surcharges for PC, PBT, blends

SABIC

Resin maker changes C2/C3 formula-based contracts / Price hikes for PE, PP