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No EU anti-dumping duties on imports from Vietnam

— By PIE staff — As expected, the European Commission has closed its investigation into PET imports from Vietnam regarding possible price dumping. The corresponding implementing decision of 23 June 2026 has now been published in the Official Journal of the EU. Previously, the European umbrella organisation for PET producers, PET Europe, had withdrawn its complaint, on the basis of which the EU had been... (30.06.2026)

PVC RECYCLING EUROPE

Volumes rise 5.7% in 2025 despite overall drop in plastics reclaim capacity – VinylPlus report

— By Marilyn Gerlach — Europe’s PVC recycling industry has shown resilience in the face of severe headwinds, with recycling volumes rising 5.7% in 2025 compared with 2024 driven by growth across applications, according to the annual report of VinylPlus. The improvement stands in sharp relief against the... (06:00)

EUROPEAN ECONOMY

War catalyses green transition / EV popularity soars / European shops on shifting sands

— By Eric Culp — What do Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have in common? It may not be what you’re thinking. In this case, the presidents of Russia and the United States both appear to be accelerating the shift to renewable energy in Europe, a trend neither likely wants considering their countries’... (06:00)

PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE

Dedicated TARIC codes for select products incoming / EU Commission draft includes border documentation, streamlined registration procedures

— By Heather Arnest Liesch — The European Commission has notified the World Trade Organization of a draft amendment to the bloc’s 2022/1616 regulation governing recycled materials and articles for food-contact applications. With an adoption target of 30 September 2026, the addition seeks to tighten... (29.06.2026)

CHEMOURS

USD 450 mn package agreed in PFAS deal with US authorities / Production continues

— By PIE staff — US chemical group Chemours is to pay nearly half a billion dollars and invest heavily in pollution controls under a settlement with the US federal government and the state of West Virginia over contamination linked to PFAS. In return, the Wilmington, Delaware-based producer will be allowed... (29.06.2026)

EU-US TRADE

EU member states sign off on trade deal / Sunset clause set for 2029

— By PIE staff — The EU-US trade agreement has cleared its final institutional hurdle after the Council of the EU formally approved the deal, days after receiving backing from the European Parliament. The agreement will enter into force the day after it is published in the Official Journal of the EU,... (29.06.2026)

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Polyester value chain: Orlen reportedly hit by PTA production issues at Wloclawek

— By PIE staff — Polish state-controlled chemicals group Orlen is reportedly grappling with technical problems at its domestic PTA unit in Włocławek, according to information obtained by the PIE Price Team led by Martin Bäcker during panel discussions. Market sources say the producer has declared... (26.06.2026)

Plastic Fantastic

Beat the heat at the World Cup with single-use plastics — By Andru Shively — We’re now a week into the 23rd FIFA World Cup and the heat is literally on. Fans in host cities Miami or Houston, for example, have already experienced temps of ... (19.06.2026)

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Middle East Conflict

The Iran war and its consequences for the plastics industry

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a new peak: following the recent attacks by Israel and the US on Iran, the geopolitical situation continues to escalate. Energy prices, raw material availability and logistics flows are sensitive to the escalation in this key region.

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POLYMER PRICES Ethylene July: Buyer reluctance weighs on contract price	16:08
POLYMER PRICES Propylene July: Price slump amid reluctance to buy	16:08
RECYCLING EEU Russian industry sinks deeper into crisis as neighbouring countries progress / Belarus, Kazakhstan fare noticeably better	06:00
GREENDOT Acquisition of Spanish LDPE recycler Anviplas	06:00
LUBRIZOL PVC-C plant with Grasim Industries in India begins operations	06:00
ANTOLIN Automotive OEM secures refinancing / Debt extended until at least 2030	06:00
TEKNIA Spanish automotive supplier aims to double revenue by 2029 / Focus on North America, Asia	29.06.2026
UNITED FLEXIBLES Polish packaging group strengthens position by acquiring competitor Fol-Pol	29.06.2026
BLUEALP Chemical recycling project secures EUR 1.5 mn in EU funding	26.06.2026

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POLYMER PRICES Ethylene July: Buyer reluctance weighs on contract price	16:08
POLYMER PRICES Propylene July: Price slump amid reluctance to buy	16:08
POLYMER PRICES Butadiene July: Downward trend gathers pace	23.06.2026
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks June: Those focused on securing volumes left at disadvantage / Price reductions of up to EUR 300/t / Demand at rock bottom / Discounts continue	22.06.2026
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate June: Demand, prices fall significantly / Material abundantly available / Early start to summer slowdown	18.06.2026
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate June: High sales volumes juxtapose low sales prices / No boom in demand expected for summer / Imports of virgin material put pressure on recyclate market	17.06.2026
PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR Prices on downward spiral in Europe / Further falls expected in coming weeks	17.06.2026
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend June: Polyolefin prices fall significantly / Styrenics see greater stability	15.06.2026
POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS Naphtha weakness amplifies correction	15.06.2026
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics May: Prices lower across the board / Weak demand, falling feedstock costs exert pressure / Further decline expected amid off-season	10.06.2026

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LOGISTICS Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz still a gamble despite US-Iran MoU	26.06.2026
EVONIK Further 3,200 jobs to be slashed / Polyester resin operations to be shuttered / German plant to close in 2027	19.06.2026
EU-US TRADE European Parliament approves trade deal with US / Zero tariffs to be levied on US imports	17.06.2026
AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING EU Parliament approves ELVR targets / Legislation introduces EPR for automakers	18.06.2026
PPWR Commission tightens regulation guidance ahead of August deadline	17.06.2026
LEUNA-POLYAMID Newly established company files for self-administration insolvency	22.06.2026
PPWR German Bundestag passes implementing regulation / Starting point for eco-modulation / First recognition for chemical recycling / EU approvals required for recycling technologies	18.06.2026
OLINHUNTSMAN Olin, Huntsman to form USD 12.5 bn chemicals giant / Deal links chlor-alkali, PVC, PU businesses	17.06.2026