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PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR
Market slow to regain momentum after holidays / European spot prices seem set to rise
— By PIE staff — Europe’s polyethylene and polypropylene spot markets have been slow to regain momentum following the summer holiday period, with prices showing only limited movement in the reporting period from 17 August to 20 September. Across the five grades monitored, prices fluctuated between a decline of 1.1% and a rise of 2.3%. Activity picked up somewhat after the main European holiday season, but... (22.09.2026)
WASTE EXPORTS
European Commission keeps plastics waste exports to Turkey open but signals possible suspension
— By Somya Abrol — The European Commission will allow plastics waste exports to Turkey to continue for now, despite identifying shortcomings in oversight, data transparency, and the prevention of environmental harm. However, the decision leaves the EU’s largest OECD market for exported plastics scrap under... (06:00)
ITALY
Corepla placed under judicial administration / Court measure linked to Synextra investigation / Consortium says operations to continue
— By PIE staff — Italy’s national plastic packaging collection and recycling consortium Corepla has been placed under judicial administration for one year by the Court of Milan, in connection with an investigation into waste management company Synextra. The court-appointed administrator will work... (21.09.2026)
RIGID PET FILM
PPWR triggers push for development / Capacity increase essential – Forum Rezyklat study / NAPCOR calls for political support
— By PIE staff — The mechanical recycling of PET bottles has become firmly established in many markets after years spent building up the appropriate collection, sorting, and recycling infrastructure. Now attention is increasingly turning to rigid PET film packaging, which includes thermoformed trays. The... (21.09.2026)
FRANCE
Packaging association Elipso urges Paris to work out details of DRS / Plans to seek ruling from EU Court of Justice if France passes EPR draft law / Group accuses distributors of evading liability
— By Marilyn Gerlach — France’s plastic packaging association Elipso has urged the French government to immediately start work on the details of a deposit return scheme for recycling after Paris abandoned plans to impose a mandatory nationwide scheme. A few weeks ago, the French government opted instead... (21.09.2026)
SAUDI ARAMCO
Oil and gas major reportedly considering sale of elastomer manufacturer Arlanxeo
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LOGISTICS
Suez return collides with congestion / Saudi crude exports hit by pipeline disruption / China opens 134 km long Pinglu Canal
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Middle East Conflict
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
Polyurethane feedstocks September: Weak demand dampens producers' calls for substantial price increase / Renewed attempts to raise prices expected in October / Order activity remains subdued
21.09.2026
POLITEM
Turkish compounder seeks stronger presence in European market / Cooperation with distributor Nordmann underway
21.09.2026
ALPLA
Two plants opened in Turkey / Capacity expansion for plastic packaging to serve regional market
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ROWASOL
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21.09.2026
EU LEGISLATION
Commission updates rules governing long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids / Goal is phase-out / Compliance issues may become thornier
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SCHÜTZ
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Price Reports and Announcements
PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR
Market slow to regain momentum after holidays / European spot prices seem set to rise
22.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Polyurethane feedstocks September: Weak demand dampens producers' calls for substantial price increase / Renewed attempts to raise prices expected in October / Order activity remains subdued
21.09.2026
TRINSEO
Price increase for PMMA
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POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate September: Rollovers and small price reductions dominate / Demand picks up less than hoped after holidays
17.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate September: Price discounts dominate / Imports contribute to lush supply / Demand remains below normal levels
16.09.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend September: Reductions for all materials / Demand increases more moderately than hoped
14.09.2026
POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS
Hormuz escalation heightens risk of rising prices
14.09.2026
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
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LOGISTICS
Military escalation in Strait of Hormuz again curbs freight traffic / Rhine water level falls back to critical levels
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LOGISTICS
Suez return collides with congestion / Saudi crude exports hit by pipeline disruption / China opens 134 km long Pinglu Canal
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SADARA
Dow reportedly plans to exit Saudi joint venture with Saudi Aramco
11.09.2026
ADNOC
Emirati state-owned enterprise no longer intends to invest in European chemicals sector / Plans to focus on energy sector instead
15.09.2026
LEUNA-POLYAMID
No investor in sight / 'Market conditions prevent viable production in Leuna' / Shutdown in October
09.09.2026
EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Q1 output declines further on weak demand / No relief in energy costs / Export, import volumes down significantly – Cefic
17.09.2026
MEDICAL PACKAGING
PPWR puts healthcare packaging companies under pressure despite pharma exemptions
10.09.2026
EU RECYCLING
European recyclers seek 'Made in Europe' preference under PPWR
11.09.2026
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