FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

European prices for plastic materials mostly down in Q4 / Increase in year-on-year comparison / US, German politics bolster uncertainty

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

European prices for most plastic materials decline / Manufacturers “cautiously optimistic” about next year's demand

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

European prices rise on firmer demand / FPE publishes LCA guidance

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

Prices higher in Q1 on supply chain disruptions / Demand remains flat / Modest growth possible, says European industry association

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

Polyethylene film prices trend higher / Biaxial-oriented materials move sideways / Demand remains muted

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

Materials' prices down in Q4 versus Q3, says FPE / Steepest decline for 20-micron BOPP film

PLASTICS PACKAGING

Trade bodies urge caution on recycled content targets under EU directive / Raw material costs stabilise in Q3 / Outlook remains uncertain

RAW MATERIALS

Record prices for plastics in flexible packing in Q1 / Strong demand to continue in 2022

RAW MATERIALS

Situation on plastics market "threat" to stable supply of food and medical goods / Resin makers should not take processors "hostage" / Price hikes unjustified / Pallet prices to climb

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

European processors' associations voice displeasure over forces majeures being used as a tool for negotiation

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING EUROPE

Concerns raised over supply of caprolactam and PA / Europe hit by force majeures