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POLYPHENYLENE SULPHIDE
China initiates interim review of anti-dumping measures on high-performance polymer / Asia, US particularly affected
— By PIE staff — Since the start of December 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has been reviewing its anti-dumping measures imposed in 2020 on the high-performance plastic polyphenylene sulphide. This sunset review can last for a maximum of one year, i.e. until the end of 2026. During this period, the... (12.12.2025)
YEAR-ENDERS
Out with 2025, in with 2026 – PIE series
— By PIE staff — Another year is on the way out – and 2025 has been one for the books. The time has come once again to weigh up the European plastics industry and related sectors with PIE’s annual Year-Ender series. Just like last year, in the lead up to the twelve days of Christmas, we’re bringing you an... (12.12.2025)
LOGISTICS
Peace and calm on most trade routes / Freight rates from China to Europe rise
— By PIE staff — Global trade in goods on the world’s oceans seems unaffected by the usual holiday rush and is largely continuing at a steady pace. This is also reflected in freight rates – on almost all major sea routes, prices for transporting a 40-foot container have remained unchanged this week. Only... (12.12.2025)
COVESTRO
Acquisition by Adnoc completed
— By PIE staff — Following approval by all competition authorities, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has completed its acquisition of plastics manufacturer Covestro. The agreed capital increase of EUR 1.17 bn will provide the German company with additional funds for its Sustainable Future transformation... (11.12.2025)
TRINSEO
Management takes final decision to shutter PS production at Schkopau
— By PIE staff — According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the management of Trinseo on 5 December 2025 announced the permanent shutdown of polystyrene production at its German site in Schkopau. The company had put the plant under review in October this year. Trinseo expects the... (11.12.2025)
POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS
Sideways or downward shift at start of new year
— By PIE Price Team — The sharp decline in naphtha prices clearly points to a soft start for the precursors C2 and C3 in the new year. However, their downside potential is limited by continued low capacity utilisation and the availability of imports. Oil prices remain subdued. In Europe, an increasing... (11.12.2025)
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BOREALIS / BOROUGE
Low-cost mechanically recycled polyolefin compounds aim to boost global acceptance of recyclates
 		12.12.2025
PLASTIC FANTASTIC
Save the trees! For recycling.
 		12.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend December: Rollovers for polyolefins, PVC; small increases for styrenics
 		11.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics November: Prices mostly decrease on weak downstream demand / POM slightly higher as supply tightens / Ordering to remain low in December as off-season continues
 		11.12.2025
RUSSIA
Polymer profits plummet / Market demand on downward trajectory / Outlook for 2026 uncertain
 		11.12.2025
HEXPOL
Swedish compounder gains Porsche certification for low-emission recycled-content TPEs
 		11.12.2025
COKO-WERK
German injection moulding company sells its Polish subsidiary
 		11.12.2025
ALPLA
Packaging producer enters HDPE recycling for food-contact applications / Development project launched in Netherlands
 		11.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
North America November: Fundamental market weakness, lower feedstock costs put pressure on prices / End of year expected to be quiet
 		10.12.2025
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POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend December: Rollovers for polyolefins, PVC; small increases for styrenics
 		11.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics November: Prices mostly decrease on weak downstream demand / POM slightly higher as supply tightens / Ordering to remain low in December as off-season continues
 		11.12.2025
POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS
Sideways or downward shift at start of new year
 		11.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
North America November: Fundamental market weakness, lower feedstock costs put pressure on prices / End of year expected to be quiet
 		10.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
China standard thermoplastics November: Almost all prices fall despite rise in feedstock costs / High supply, weak demand exert pressure / Some impulses expected from incentive policies
 		10.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering thermoplastics November: Prices fall less than expected / Weak demand keeps stocks high / Long production downtimes expected
 		03.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Composites/GRP November: Falling feedstock prices, weak demand weigh on resin prices / Glass fibres also slightly cheaper
 		03.12.2025
TRINSEO
Styrenics group aims to raise prices for PS, ABS, SAN
 		02.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene November: Propylene contract drags down prices for polymer / Sluggish demand, inexpensive imports cause pressure / No improvement in December
 		02.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Polyethylene November: Prices slide again / Weak demand, low capacity utilisation / No improvement expected in short month of December
 		02.12.2025
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EUROPEAN CAR MARKET
Up to eight plants under threat of closure in Europe / Plastics converters must brace for drop in demand / Defence sector could become point of growth
 		03.12.2025
CELANESE
Q3 massive loss due to impairments in Engineered Materials / Sales drop on subdued demand / Further volume decline expected in Q4
 		02.12.2025
LYONDELLBASELL
No market recovery in Q4 / Europe remains under pressure
 		09.12.2025
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LDPE: Sabic declares force majeure for deliveries from Wilton
 		03.12.2025
LOGISTICS
Heavy shipping traffic on world's oceans causes freight rates to tumble / Intra-Asia routes the exception
 		05.12.2025
LYONDELLBASELL
Plans for German waste sorting plant paused / Pyrolysis start postponed
 		10.12.2025
BASF
CEO Markus Kamieth: ‘Industry in Germany will not vanish' / Collaboration with, instead of dependence on, China
 		09.12.2025
TRINSEO
Management takes final decision to shutter PS production at Schkopau
 		11.12.2025
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