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POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics March 2024: Prices largely unchanged despite rising cost / Demand mostly flat / PS, PET demand projected to increase in April	10.04.2024
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics February 2024: Prices trend mixed / Demand generally flat / Ordering activity already seen rising	13.03.2024
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics January 2024: Domestic prices mixed / Demand remains muted, but improved economic outlook support quotations / Spring Festival celebrations to suppress prices in February	12.02.2024
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics December 2023: Domestic prices broadly lower / Low demand to continue / Red Sea tensions boost import costs	12.01.2024
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics November 2023: Off season lull prevails in consumer markets / Preparations for New Year's celebrations begin / Further discounts seen in December apart from PET	18.12.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics October 2023: Prices fall across the board / Demand largely weak / Buying to remain slow in November	09.11.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics September 2023: Price increases across the board / Expensive feedstock drives prices / Demand to enter off-season soon / PE grades to continue upward trend	12.10.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics August 2023: Prices rise / Supply declines / Market shows positive sentiment	13.09.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics July 2023: Most grades dearer amid lower supply / Rise in crude prices drives production costs / August forecast flat to higher as costs rise, demand firms	14.08.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics June 2023: Prices mostly lower / Weak demand and ample supply / July demand for most plastics set to remain weak	13.07.2023
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 standard thermoplastics May 2022: Decrease in prices of most grades / Generally low demand / Lockdown nightmare over to an extent / Outlook mixed	10.06.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics April 2022: Softer demand pushes prices mostly lower / Continued impact of Covid-19 outbreak / Mixed outlook for May as lockdowns expected to ease	11.05.2022
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics March 2022: Hikes for most grades / Weak downstream demand due to Beijing's anti-Covid policy / Fluctuations in crude oil prices determinate the market	11.04.2022

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