BRAZIL

Plastics processing industry sales down 13.5% in H1 / Negative outlook for full-year revenue

BRAZIL

Plastics processing: Local consumption rises 8.5% in 2012 / Trade deficit rises by more than 20%

BRAZIL

Domestic plastics processing industry unable to meet rising polymer demand / Imports increasingly important / China most important feedstock supplier

BRAZIL

PE import tariff hike criticised by plastic processors / Sector hit by declining investments and rising commercial deficit

BRAZIL

Plastics processing: Production to rise 6% in 2011 / Trade deficit continues to widen / Abiplast says strengthening economy is boosting local demand for plastics

BRAZIL

Trade association Abiplast highlights plastics opportunities / “Brasilplast 2011” provides forum to develop company strategies / New projects planned by Braskem