PVC

EU imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on imports from US, Egypt / Surcharge of 109% from 12 July

POLYMER PRICES

North America June 2021: Polyolefin and PVC prices rise again / Pressure eases for styrenics / Most engineering thermoplastics largely firmer / Tight supply situation expected to bring further increases in July

POLYMER PRICES

North America May 2021: Notations race from one high to the next / Product shortages everywhere / Numerous forces majeures still in place / Benzene price gives reason for hope / Only PS situation likely to improve in June

POLYMER PRICES

North America April 2021: Mammoth price increases dominate the picture / Converters despair over record costs / Benzene price explodes / High costs and low inventories point to new record demands for May

POLYMER PRICES

North America February 2021: Dramatic shortages spark price explosion / Winter storms on Gulf of Mexico bring production to standstill / Producers often unable to meet demand / Relief unlikely

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Vestolit declares force majeure for PVC in Central America / Material also in short supply in Europe