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LOGISTICS
Trump demands free passage for Suez and Panama Canals
— By PIE staff — A few days ago, US President Donald Trump posted a demand on his social media platform Truth Social that travel should be free for both military and commercial US ships through not only the Panama Canal, but also the Egyptian Suez Canal. Garnering over 30,000 likes, Trump wrote, “Those... (02.05.2025)
PLASTICS RECYCLING
Potential dual-use output loophole draws criticism / Industry reps respond: reclaim quotas should not include fuel use
— By PIE correspondent — Companies using pyrolysis technology to recycle waste plastics have been accused of seeking to change new EU recycling proposals to their advantage over firms that use mechanical recycling methods. Timothy Glaz, head of corporate affairs at German hygiene products manufacturer... (01.05.2025)
INTERVIEW
“Neither practical nor fair” / Packaging producer Uwe Fernholz is calling for reform of Germany's Single-Use Plastic Fund Act
— By PIE staff — Germany’s Single-Use Plastic Fund Act aims to contribute to environmental protection. In practice, however, it’s causing a considerable amount of annoyance. One of the critics is Uwe Fernholz, managing partner of German packaging producer Fernholz. In conversation with PIE, he explains... (01.05.2025)
EGYPT
Polyolefin manufacturer Sidpec reports good performance despite global market challenges / Petchem output to triple by 2030 / Chinese-Egyptian JV to design Red Sea petrochemicals complex
— By Vladislav Vorotnikov — In 2024, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company generated a net revenue of EGP 2.539 bn, up 3% compared with the previous year, the Egyptian Prime Minister’s office said in a statement. Sidpec, part of the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company, is one of the country’s leading... (30.04.2025)
K 2025
Women in Plastics to premiere at Düsseldorf trade fair
— By PIE staff — The world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry – organised by Messe Düsseldorf – is set to break new ground with the premiere of Women in Plastics – a dedicated networking and empowerment event for women in the sector. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, 12 October, at... (30.04.2025)
UPDATE - IBERIAN PENINSULA
Blackout in Spain and Portugal: Multiple petrochemical plants shut down / Normalisation could take a week
28 April 2025, 11:33 am – the power went out in Spain and Portugal, and in some cases, also in the south of France. Around 24 hours later, the electricity grid operators concerned, Redes Energéticas Nacionais for Portugal and Red Eléctrica for Spain, reported that most consumers are being supplied again.... (29.04.2025)
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POLYMER PRICES
Styrene May: Contract declines further
 		02.05.2025
ANTOLIN
Restructuring measures initially push Spanish automotive supplier back into loss zone / Improvement expected in 2025
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
PET April: Demand still weak / Increased imports boosting supply / Buyers hold off as prices fall / Markets subdued worldwide / No substantial improvement in sight
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
PVC April: Declining raw material costs, sluggish demand pull down prices / Downward trend expected to continue in May
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Ethylene May: Another considerable decline
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Propylene May: Contract fixed considerably lower again
 		02.05.2025
RATTPACK
Packaging manufacturer increases capacity for stand-up pouches
 		02.05.2025
PRIMO
Danish profile manufacturer opens first production facility in US
 		02.05.2025
EUPC
European converters annual conference to focus on circular, competitive plastics industry
 		02.05.2025
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Price Reports and Announcements
POLYMER PRICES
Styrene May: Contract declines further
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
PET April: Demand still weak / Increased imports boosting supply / Buyers hold off as prices fall / Markets subdued worldwide / No substantial improvement in sight
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
PVC April: Declining raw material costs, sluggish demand pull down prices / Downward trend expected to continue in May
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Ethylene May: Another considerable decline
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Propylene May: Contract fixed considerably lower again
 		02.05.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Benzene May: Contract falls to lowest level since start of 2021
 		30.04.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Butadiene May: Naphtha deduction drives price down
 		25.04.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Polyurethane feedstocks April: Prices between rollover and small uptick / Demand remains weak / US punitive tariffs drive exports from Asia to Europe
 		23.04.2025
KURARAY
Significant markups for PVOH materials
 		22.04.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate April: Demand hobbles along like a wounded animal / Prices surprisingly stable
 		17.04.2025
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ASCEND
PA producer files for bankruptcy protection / Supply agreements will be met, says CEO
 		22.04.2025
DOW CHEMICAL
US group to review closure of cracker in Germany and other activities in Europe
 		25.04.2025
LOGISTICS
Trump's punitive tariffs send containers sailing empty across world's oceans
 		25.04.2025
TOTALENERGIES
Plans to shutter cracker at Antwerp / Major ethylene customer allows contract to expire
 		24.04.2025
UPDATE - IBERIAN PENINSULA
Blackout in Spain and Portugal: Multiple petrochemical plants shut down / Normalisation could take a week
 		29.04.2025
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Olefins, LDPE/LLDPE, EVA: Versalis declares force majeure on products from Dunkirk
 		28.04.2025
PLASTICS MARKETS
Global production continues uptrend, seen doubling by 2050 / Waste incineration increases, landfill declines / Recycling stagnant in challenging environment
 		29.04.2025
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SPAIN
Call for cut in electricity costs to boost competitiveness / Base chemicals production remains in decline
 		28.04.2025
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