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LOGISTICS
Military escalation in Strait of Hormuz again curbs freight traffic / Rhine water level falls back to critical levels
— By PIE staff — The crisis in the Persian Gulf shows no sign of easing. Since fighting between the US and Iran in the Middle East conflict intensified again, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has once more slowed to a near standstill. Only a handful of cargo vessels have risked passing through the strait in recent days. For Asia’s plastics industry, which relies heavily on raw material supplies from... (11.09.2026)
EU RECYCLING
European recyclers seek 'Made in Europe' preference under PPWR
— By PIE staff — European recycling industry groups are calling for a ‘Made in Europe’ preference for recycled plastics used to meet mandatory recycled-content targets under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. In a joint statement, the European Waste Management Association, Plastics Recyclers... (06:00)
MEDICAL PACKAGING
PPWR puts healthcare packaging companies under pressure despite pharma exemptions
— By Brie Casazza — EU packaging rules are pushing healthcare companies towards recyclable and material-efficient packaging, but changing pharmaceutical blister packs is proving particularly difficult. Product protection, regulatory approvals, long stability tests, and existing packaging lines all limit the... (10.09.2026)
PPWR / RECYCLED CONTENT
'We need planning certainty quickly' / Bvse recycling expert Anna Roeb warns of investment risks for plastics recyclers in interview with PIE / Calls for equivalent standards for imports
— By PIE staff — As of 2030, the PPWR will introduce binding minimum recyclate quotas for plastic packaging in the EU, although key details regarding implementation are still unresolved. Among other things, the European Commission still has to determine how the proportion of recycled content from... (10.09.2026)
POLYMER PRICES
China standard thermoplastics August: Prices rise across the board / Demand momentum remains limited so far / Hardly any disruption from typhoons / Further upward trend expected in September
— By Alfred Wong — Prices for all standard thermoplastics in China rose in August as expected, with imported material showing somewhat stronger increases here and there than locally produced grades. The main drivers were higher crude oil prices and comparatively tight supply: stalled negotiations between... (09.09.2026)
LEUNA-POLYAMID
No investor in sight / 'Market conditions prevent viable production in Leuna' / Shutdown in October
— By PIE staff — No investor has been found, and the shutdown seems imminent. Leuna-Polyamid has unsuccessfully sought an interested party since filing for insolvency in June. Despite all efforts, no concrete offers had been received, the company, headed by managing director Martin Naundorf, said. The... (09.09.2026)
PIE INDUSTRY TALK
PPWR in Practice: First Industry Reactions and What Comes Next / Webinar on 8 October – register now
— By PIE staff — The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is now moving from policy to practice. Having entered into force on 11 February 2025, the regulation has generally applied largely since 12 August 2026, marking the beginning of a far-reaching transition for companies placing packaging on the... (09.09.2026)
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The Iran war continues to disrupt petrochemical and shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz and across regional export hubs. Volatile feedstock prices, higher freight and insurance costs, and uncertain supply are putting further pressure on European plastics producers. PIE is closely monitoring the market’s response and the drive to diversify sourcing.
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POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics August: Prices mostly trend upwards / Firmer feedstock prices provide support / Improved demand, slightly higher prices expected in September
10.09.2026
ADURO CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES
Saipem to support first industrial-scale chemical recycling plant / 10,000 t/y facility planned at Chemelot in the Netherlands
10.09.2026
RÖCHLING
Industrial division acquires Spanish pressed-sheet manufacturer Polypres
10.09.2026
PLASTICS RECYCLING
PRE report examines recycling approaches, challenges, progress in Europe / Focus on key plastics waste streams
09.09.2026
FORVIA
Auto supplier's divisions show mixed performance in H1 / Shift towards volume segment begins to pay off
09.09.2026
PLASTIFLEX
Belgian tubing manufacturer acquires Italian medtech supplier Sidam
09.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
North America August: Polymer prices vary / Feedstock costs create upward pressure amid ample supply / Weak demand expected to limit scope for price increases in September
08.09.2026
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POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics August: Prices mostly trend upwards / Firmer feedstock prices provide support / Improved demand, slightly higher prices expected in September
10.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
China standard thermoplastics August: Prices rise across the board / Demand momentum remains limited so far / Hardly any disruption from typhoons / Further upward trend expected in September
09.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
North America August: Polymer prices vary / Feedstock costs create upward pressure amid ample supply / Weak demand expected to limit scope for price increases in September
08.09.2026
RÖHM
Price hike for MMA in Europe
07.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering thermoplastics August: Most prices remain in rollover / Abundant supply, weak summer holiday demand / Stable to slightly falling prices expected in September
03.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Composites/GRP August: Largely uneventful month / Weak demand leaves little scope for price movement in coming weeks
03.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Paraxylene August: Reduced availability drives up contract price
02.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Polyethylene August: With demand weak, producers' hopes remain unfulfilled / Small reductions and a rollover / Little price movement expected in September
02.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene August: Prices decouple from higher C3 contract / Ample supply meets very weak demand / No revival expected in September
02.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Styrenics August: Prices turn upwards despite extremely weak demand / Price roller coaster continues in September / Dissatisfaction with SM contract as basis for price setting
02.09.2026
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EUROPEAN CAR MARKET
PPWR puts automotive packaging supply chains under new pressure
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LOGISTICS
Traffic backs up at Panama Canal / Ships pay record sums for passage
04.09.2026
CHEMICAL RECYCLING
JRC puts numbers on price difference to virgin plastics / CRE says findings unsurprising for a 'young, capital-intensive industry' / What would it take to close the gap?
01.09.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Russia's largest polyolefin plant suspends operations following drone strike / Capacity concentration weakens Russian petchem industry / Experts say polymer shortage unlikely
02.09.2026
LEUNA-POLYAMID
No investor in sight / 'Market conditions prevent viable production in Leuna' / Shutdown in October
09.09.2026
UPDATE - ENGEL / BILLION
Strategy partnership established / French manufacturer abandons own machine assembly; recommends Engel for new injection moulding machines
01.09.2026
ORLEN
Takeover of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins moves step closer / Green light received from competition authority
03.09.2026
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