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POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics May 2023: Prices fall across the board / No stimulus expected for June / Sideways trend in demand; recession concerns	16.06.2023
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics April 2023: Prices of most thermoplastics lower due to ample supply and low demand / Only PMMA and PBT prices up / May prices seen as mixed	12.05.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics April 2023: Prices broadly lower / Adequate supply meets tepid interest / Demand outlook for May mixed	09.05.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics March 2023: Partly noticeable reductions due to unexpectedly weak demand / Only PET with significant markups / Hope for Beijing support packages / Consumption gaining momentum only slowly	12.04.2023
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics March 2023: Weak domestic demand weighs on prices / Further markdowns in April likely, except for PA 6, POM / Capacity utilisation of production plants still low in many cases	12.04.2023
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics February 2023: Prices mostly sideways to lower / Post-holiday demand recovery slower than expected / Feedstock prices higher, BDO's massive jump drives PBT up sharply / Outlook mixed	15.03.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics February 2023: Mixed price trend / Demand recovers but still tepid / March buying activity to increase as most industries enter peak season / New domestic capacity for PE, PS	14.03.2023
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics January 2023: Prices mixed / POM, PBT, PA 6 follow feedstocks higher / Spring Festival mutes demand / Upswing expected	15.02.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics January 2023: Weak demand drives down prices / New Year's celebrations cut production / Recovery expected in second half of February	14.02.2023
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics December 2022: Prices fall across the board / Low downstream demand / Feedstock prices softer / Chinese New Year to curtail upswing	13.01.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics December 2022: Most prices decrease amid soft demand / Some converters lower run-rates due to Covid outbreaks / January demand expected to be weak due to Chinese New Year	11.01.2023
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics November 2022: Prices down across the board amid cheaper feedstocks / Operation rates for PC, PA 6 down / December seen weak despite lifting of Covid-19 restrictions	13.12.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics November 2022: All types see a downtrend / Generally weak demand / Covid restrictions eased significantly / Uncertain outlook for the domestic economy	12.12.2022
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics October 2022: Prices for some engineering thermoplastics rebound / Textile sector low / Most types projected to see a drop in November	14.11.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics October 2022: Prices remain mixed though bearish sentiment prevails amid weak demand / November quotations seen lower / Only HDPE, PP expected to hold ground	11.11.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics September 2022: Mixed price trends/ Demand recovers for most polymers/ Market needs more time to calm down	11.10.2022
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics September 2022: Prices of some polymers rebounded / Demand recovered / Automotive sector strengthening	11.10.2022
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics August 2022: Prices largely lower / Demand worse than expected / Feedstock price drop / Power Shortages / September seen mixed	14.09.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics August 2022: Prices broadly lower except for PET / Overall demand is low as temperatures soar / Government releases stimulus policies / Mixed outlook for September	13.09.2022
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics July 2022: Prices tumble across the board / Generally low demand and softer feedstock prices / Markets expected to be weak in August	17.08.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics July 2022: Prices for all grades down / Low demand except for PET / Weak macroeconomic environment / Subdued outlook for August with further declines	16.08.2022
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics June 2022: Prices broadly lower amid low demand, healthy supply / Some public health restrictions lifted / July to be weak with few exceptions	13.07.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics June 2022: Prices mostly lower amid slower than expected demand / Supply levels healthy / PET firm as peak season nears / Overall weakness in July	12.07.2022
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics May 2022: Higher feedstock costs due to expensive crude oil / Generally low demand leads to broad decreases / Lockdowns eased / Mixed picture for June	14.06.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics May 2022: Decrease in prices of most grades / Generally low demand / Lockdown nightmare over to an extent / Outlook mixed	10.06.2022

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