POLYMER PRICES

China standard thermoplastics July: Prices trend slightly softer across the board / Weak demand from all sectors continues

POLYMER PRICES

China standard thermoplastics June: Prices trend mostly sideways / Weak demand balanced by rise in feedstock costs / LDPE, PET quotations higher / Most July prices to decline amid off-season

PROPYLENE

China increasing propylene capacity to meet growing derivative demand / Country expected to dominate global market by 2030 – GlobalData

BUTADIENE

China to lead world's capacity additions / India another key contributor / Price pressure on the European market continues

ECI / REPSOL

Two major EVA plants to be built in China / Facilities likely part of large-scale complex in Qinzhou

ECI / REPSOL

Technology for new Shandong EVA plant / Upgraded ICI process