POLYMER PRICES

North America August 2023: Prices vary / Firmer styrene costs prop up PS / Hurricane Idalia has no effect on prices so far / Extent of damage to polymer production not yet clear / September likely to be generally weaker

POLYMER PRICES

North America June 2023: Weak market fundamentals and falling feedstock prices depress polymer markets / Producers cut back capacities

POLYMER PRICES

North America May 2023: Low prices in all segments except PS / Surplus with most types / Recovery in construction and automotive without an effect on prices / Weak start to the summer season