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GLOBAL TRADE EU agrees major trade deal with Mercosur / Opportunities for EU manufacturers to increase exports of automotive parts, chemicals	07.01.2025
GLOBAL TRADE Trade war risks increase as Trump returns as US president / Growth to slow on increased US import tariffs – Allianz Trade report	03.12.2024
EUROPEAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY Cheap polymer imports threaten circular economy ambitions / Share of global plastics production continues to slide – Plastics Europe report	25.11.2024
USA Revised recycling law draft in Congress seeks 30% recyclate in plastic packaging / Bucshon, Davis look to stimulate private sector investment	26.09.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY Association reports recovery at low level / Production rises moderately / Order books continue to empty	24.09.2024
TURKEY Production, domestic sales decline in first half / Exports rise / Full-year forecast sees no reverse in downturn	29.08.2024
REFILL-REUSE PACKAGING Sales to grow by 4.6% per year to 2029 / Collaboration needed along value chain to boost convenience for customers – Smithers report	21.08.2024
ITALY PVC: Weak development in construction depresses consumption / Stabilisation expected	20.08.2024
SPAIN Good conditions for the plastics industry / Processing sector very fragmented / More polymer imports than exports for first time in years	04.07.2024
EUROPEAN CONVERTERS “Let's please collaborate”: Industry representatives stress on need to work together at EuPC annual meet / Decarbonisation, regulation, competitiveness major topics	28.06.2024
UPDATE - POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE Best Polymer Producers Awards 2023: European processors select top suppliers in eight polymer categories / Vinnolit scores in decarbonisation	18.06.2024
GERMAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Massive volume reduction and falling prices: Industry stuck in valley of tears / Significant losses for plastics processors too / No improvement expected this year	13.06.2024
NPE US plastics trade fair attracts significantly fewer visitors than 2018 / Europe's weakness becomes North America's strength	24.05.2024
POLAND General mood in plastics processing industry improves beyond expectations / One-third plans investment in machinery, equipment	15.04.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY Production is going through a deep trough / Planned regulation will set course for the future – Plastics Europe	19.03.2024
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE Voting begins for Best Polymer Producers Awards / Decarbonisation as overarching category	13.03.2024
TURKEY Plastic product consumption up in 2023 / Severe price drop for incoming, outgoing polymer shipments / Economic growth despite massive inflation	11.03.2024
INDIA Further massive expansion with oil, gas, petrochemicals / Change of strategy now to smaller decentralised projects / New plastics powerhouse behind China and US gains in stature	06.03.2024
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY Technical parts makers take stock of mixed 2023 / Sales slightly higher / Profits down, outlook gloomy	01.03.2024
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY Significant decline in turnover, volume last year / Only very muted expectations for 2024 / Many companies unable to pass on costs	19.02.2024
FOOD AND DRINK PACKAGING Demand in Europe to rise 1.65% annually to 2028 / Increasing use of recycled plastics in beverage bottles – report	05.02.2024
PLASTICS ECONOMY EUROPE 11th PIE Market Survey: Business performance largely depressed / Hopes for recovery soar high / Low demand remains top concern / AI not a threat just yet	02.02.2024
PACKAGING Low-income countries to drive future demand / Sales of healthcare, convenience food on the rise / Smithers report	24.01.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY High costs and weak economy are increasingly causing problems for plastics manufacturers - Plastics Europe	20.12.2023
US PLASTICS INDUSTRY Slowdown likely next year / Sector posts trade surplus in H1 / Consumption to flatten	07.12.2023

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