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China standard thermoplastics October 2023: Prices fall across the board / Demand largely weak / Buying to remain slow in November
09.11.2023
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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
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China standard thermoplastics August 2023: Prices rise / Supply declines / Market shows positive sentiment
13.09.2023
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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
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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
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China standard thermoplastics May 2023: Prices fall across the board / No stimulus expected for June / Sideways trend in demand; recession concerns
16.06.2023
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China standard thermoplastics April 2023: Prices broadly lower / Adequate supply meets tepid interest / Demand outlook for May mixed
09.05.2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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China standard thermoplastics September 2022: Mixed price trends/ Demand recovers for most polymers/ Market needs more time to calm down
11.10.2022
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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China standard thermoplastics February 2022: Prices up for most plastics as crude rises / Downstream demand recovers after Chinese New Year / Peak season likely to start end of March
10.03.2022
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China standard thermoplastics January 2022: Prices broadly higher except for PVC and PS / Slack demand amid Chinese New Year holidays and Olympics / Prices seen lower in February
08.02.2022
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China standard thermoplastics December 2021: Prices broadly lower amid healthy supply, slack demand / January seen weak ahead of Chinese New Year
11.01.2022
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China standard thermoplastics November 2021: Prices fall with cheaper feedstocks, crude oil / Demand still soft / Further declines likely for December except for PET
08.12.2021
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China standard thermoplastics October 2021: Increases in average prices across the board in volatile trading / Sharp drop toward end of month as Beijing announces coal price relief / November weakness expected
11.11.2021
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