GLOBAL TRADE

EU agrees major trade deal with Mercosur / Opportunities for EU manufacturers to increase exports of automotive parts, chemicals

BRAZIL

Producers' association pushes for higher import duties on chemical products / Competitive disadvantage due to high gas prices

FAIRS

Brazil's International Plastics Trade Fair under a new name / "Feiplastic 2013" to take place in Sao Paulo

BRAZIL

Chemicals trade group calls for investments to stem rising imports / Trade deficit reached record levels in 2011

BRASILPLAST

High attendance reflects strong Brazilian plastics demand and increased international standing

BRAZIL

Strong polymers demand in 2011 / Producers focus on local market / Reliance on naphtha imports still stifling