UZBEKISTAN

Russia maintains anti-dumping duty on HDPE imports / Exports to be cornerstone of future MTO gas-to-methane complex / Deliveries to the EU are not ruled out

RUSSIA

Two years of war: Rising prices for base polymers slow processor investments / Eastern turnaround in exports not up to expectations / Unrealistic plans for major petchem projects

RUSSIA

Business groups attack proposed packaging regs / Industry faces initial losses of EUR 1.3 bn

RUSSIA

Plastics processors call for duties on plastics goods imports / Firms charge China with dumping / WTO rules likely to impede quick changes

RUSSIA

A year of war takes toll on Russian plastics, chemical industries / State payments support refineries

RUSSIA

Price regulation seems to be having an effect / Sibur working on a substitute for import grades / Special focus on materials for packaging films and pipe extrusion / Western sanctions viewed as ‘sabotage'

RUSSIA

Attack on Ukraine has consequences for European polymer trade flows / Shortage of Russian material makes itself felt in Eastern Europe / Moscow plans polymer price regulation / Flagship projects on hold?