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UKRAINE
Polymer imports plunge by a third since start of war / Stake in Karpatnaftokhim reportedly sold to new investor
— By PIE correspondent — Ukraine saw a sharp decline in polymer imports since the start of its war with Russia, despite the fact that production at Karpatnaftokhim – the country’s leading polymer manufacturer – had been suspended, according to reports from Kyiv-based think tank Pro-Consulting that cited... (23.06.2025)
INEOS
First step into chemical recycling / Pyrolysis oil to catalyse packaging polymers at Lavera cracker
— By Dede Williams — At its site in Lavera, France, Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has taken delivery of its first batch of pyrolysis oil. The UK polyolefins giant plans to use the feedstock derived from soiled recycled plastics to supply the packaging industry with virgin-quality recycled... (23.06.2025)
VERSALIS
Pyrolysis demonstration plant in Italy starts up
— By PIE staff — Six months later than planned, Italian petrochemicals group Versalis has started up its pyrolysis demonstration plant in Mantua, Italy. The line, with an input capacity of 6,000 t/y, is designed to chemically recycle mixed plastics waste. Parent company Eni estimates the expected output of... (23.06.2025)
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins: Carmel Olefins reports outage after rocket hits Bazan refinery
— By PIE staff — Two rocket strikes, presumably of Iranian origin, have reportedly largely paralysed the supply of steam and electricity to the refinery in the Israeli port city of Haifa. The operator and largest oil company in the country, Bazan, announced on 16 June 2025 that both the refinery and... (20.06.2025)
PROPYLENE
China increasing propylene capacity to meet growing derivative demand / Country expected to dominate global market by 2030 – GlobalData
— By Elaine Burridge — China is positioning itself as the world’s biggest propylene producer and will account for more than 40% of expected global capital additions by 2030, according to a report by data and analytics company GlobalData. The report, entitled Propylene Industry Capacity and Capital... (20.06.2025)
LOGISTICS
Discount giant Lidl expands maritime logistics / Major container ship order
— By PIE staff — Discount supermarket chain Lidl is continuing its foray into logistics with a major investment in its own shipping operations. The company, which together with waste management firm PreZero belongs to the Schwarz Group, established its own shipping line during the Covid-19 pandemic to... (20.06.2025)
Latest News
AGILYX
MoU with GreenDot / Polystyrene feedstock supply for chemical recycling
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MARELLI
Sale failed for time being / Automotive supplier places itself under creditor protection
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ENSINGER
Production of polyimide powders now also in Germany
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WIENERBERGER
Construction components supplier buys Irish plastic pipe manufacturer / CEO says deal signals faith in housing recovery
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ALPLA
Around 150 UK workers strike over ‘fire and rehire' tactics / Practice soon to be banned
 		23.06.2025
COMEX
Serbian film manufacturer installs third blown film line
 		23.06.2025
RÖHM
MMA plant in US expected to be fully operational by year-end / Start-up problems attributed to intermediate products' supply shortage
 		23.06.2025
FERNHOLZ
Packaging producer expands silo capacity in Germany
 		23.06.2025
BASF
USD 700,000 settlement with EPA over alleged TSCA violations
 		20.06.2025
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Price Reports and Announcements
POLYMER PRICES
Polyurethane feedstocks June: More firmly fixed benzene price cannot slow downward trend / Aggressive imports hit TDI in particular / Demand could worsen as holiday season begins
 		18.06.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate June: Prices fall again / Weak demand plus high stock levels create more pressure
 		17.06.2025
PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR
Downtrend slows noticeably / Stabilisation, slight uptrend possible
 		17.06.2025
POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics May: Quotations decline amid weak demand / Feedstock costs mostly lower / June price trends point downwards
 		16.06.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate June: Expensive input material, cheap virgin material, many imports – a toxic cocktail for producers / Uncertain development in July
 		16.06.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend June: No movement in polyolefins, PVC / Styrenics follow declining SM reference
 		12.06.2025
POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS
Naphtha price stabilisation, oversupply weigh on feedstock quotations
 		12.06.2025
POLYMER PRICES
North America May: Prices unchanged or down / Key sectors still weak / Tariff policy continues to create uncertainty / Feedstock costs predominantly lower / Sluggish environment set to continue in June
 		11.06.2025
POLYMER PRICES
China standard thermoplastics May: Prices for nearly all grades decrease on weak demand / Strong ordering, rising feedstock costs lift PET / Temporary positive effect of US-China tariff cut dissipates quickly
 		10.06.2025
POLYMER PRICES
PX May: Rollover despite Asian boom
 		05.06.2025
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LOGISTICS
Upcoming end of truce between US, China causes freight rates to skyrocket / Von der Leyen proposes USD 45/bbl price cap on Russian oil
 		13.06.2025
ASCEND
Brand new HMD plant in China shuttered
 		18.06.2025
TRADE WAR
US, China agree to reduce export restrictions; rare earths to be supplied again / Trump says relationship with China is ‘excellent'
 		11.06.2025
LOGISTICS
Discount giant Lidl expands maritime logistics / Major container ship order
 		20.06.2025
DOW
Court orders Nova Chemicals to pay Dow over EUR 1 bn more / Long-running dispute drags on
 		17.06.2025
GERMAN ECONOMY
Economists raise growth outlook / Government spending to boost output / Investors look to Europe
 		16.06.2025
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins: Carmel Olefins reports outage after rocket hits Bazan refinery
 		20.06.2025
BOREALIS
Good year despite tense market environment / Sales of OMV subsidiary increase by 10% in 2024
 		13.06.2025
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