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POLYMER PRICES
Styrenics February 2024: Strong styrene updraught leads to triple-digit price increases for all grades / Further significant hikes expected in March
04.03.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene February 2024: Markups with significant profit margins frustrate processors / Upward trend to continue in March / Demand expected at previous month's level in weeks ahead
04.03.2024
POLYMER PRICES
PVC February 2024: Unspectacular month in rollover mode / Order activity still way below normal levels / Tough negotiations expected in March
01.03.2024
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Polyethylene film prices trend higher / Biaxial-oriented materials move sideways / Demand remains muted
22.02.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend February 2024: Surprisingly high price increases for polyolefins / Triple-digit hikes also for styrenics
13.02.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene January 2024: Rollovers dominate the start of the year / Producers impose order freezes / High price markups expected for February
02.02.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Styrenics January 2024: Only minimal movement at start of year / More dynamic movement expected in February on high premiums
02.02.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Polyethylene January 2024: Contract unchanged, polymers follow suit / Producers close order books early hoping for increases in February
02.02.2024
POLYMER PRICES
PVC January 2024: Price agreements hover around a rollover / Little impetus to boost demand / Firmer quotations for compounds possible in February
01.02.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend January 2024: Rollovers dominate at start of year / Unchanged cost of C2 and C3 as guideline for quotations
15.01.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene December 2023: Monomer price decline continues to pressure quotes / Few buyers restock / Slight hope for early January demand
03.01.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Styrenics December 2023: Prices erode further / Weak demand dampened by company holidays, inventory reduction
03.01.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Polyethylene December 2023: Rates fall further at year-end / Public holidays, stock reductions depress demand / Prices to come under pressure again in January
03.01.2024
POLYMER PRICES
PVC December 2023: Prices still falling / Volume requirements to be covered more via spot markets in 2024 / January set for further reductions too
02.01.2024
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend December 2023: Prices decline again / Short month slows demand even more at year's end
12.12.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Polyethylene November 2023: Reduction in monomer contract also brings polymer price to its knees / No sign of trend turnaround in December
04.12.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene November 2023: C3 decline pushes PP farther downward / Supply improves, demand doesn't / More rebates expected in December
04.12.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Styrenics November 2023: Significant drop in styrene reference lowers prices / Demand weakness persists / Further declines expected in December
04.12.2023
POLYMER PRICES
PVC November 2023: Prices give way again / Lack of impetus from construction industry / Downward adjustments expected for December too
01.12.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend November 2023: Reductions track fall in monomer cost / Larger price cuts rare / Subdued demand, end of year dictate market
10.11.2023
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Material prices fall up to 20% in Q3 – trade group / Some stability possible in Q4
06.11.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Polyethylene October 2023: A number of producers call for triple-digit increases, and succeed / Further significant production cutbacks / Demand remains weak
02.11.2023
UPDATE - POLYMER PRICES
Styrenics October 2023: Increase in styrene reference pushes prices up / Long market, weak demand / Discounts expected in November
02.11.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene October 2023: Prices follow feedstock higher / Supply and demand stabilise at a low level / Improvements unlikely before next year
02.11.2023
POLYMER PRICES
PVC October 2023: Increased feedstock costs push prices up / Demand remains weak / Restrained annual talks / Prices turn downward
01.11.2023
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