UPDATE - MALAYSIA

+++ Fire breaks out at Petronas gas pipeline in Puchong +++ Plastics export growth to slow in 2025 / Domestic market poised for lasting development /

VIETNAM

Economic boom increases appetite for plastics raw materials / Strong demand from packaging, construction, electronics

XPS

Global volumes projected at nearly 1.4 mn t by 2030 / Construction of energy-efficient buildings push growth / Asia-Pacific main driver – report

INDONESIA

Plastics market to see robust growth up to 2029 / Overwhelming imports affect polymer industry / Impact of plastics waste import ban on recycling sector uncertain

VIETNAM

Plastics market to grow by 8.4% per year to 2029 / Investments in sustainable plastics and EV production provide growth opportunities

MALAYSIA

Plastics market to increase 3% annually / Packaging for food, beverages to drive growth / Mordor Intelligence report