RUSSIA

Polymer profits plummet / Market demand on downward trajectory / Outlook for 2026 uncertain

RECYCLING CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan MPs seek state aid for plastics waste recycling / EPR system to take off in Uzbekistan in 2026 / Waste management in embryonic stage in some countries

SIBUR

Long-awaited IPO preliminary scheduled for early 2025 / Aim to raise around EUR 550 mn from selling 2% shares

SIBUR

Construction halt for major Russian plasticiser plant / Sanctions hurt exports / Sinopec supports Asian polymer sales