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IfW Kiel: Industrial production in Germany could rise by 10% in 2022 / Guest editorial by Nils Jannsen
 		15.02.2022
CHINA
PE imports plunge in 2021 / Source countries little changed from 2020 / Decrease in dependence on foreign suppliers
 		14.02.2022
PLASTICS ECONOMY
PIE Readers Survey: Majority of European industry expects bottlenecks to ease in H2 2022 / Solid capex likely this year / Material costs, feedstock availability remain top concerns
 		11.02.2022
RAW MATERIALS
Ifo Institute: Record order backlog in German manufacturing / End of bottlenecks could spur production surge
 		11.02.2022
CIRCULAR ECONOMY AUSTRIA
Packaging collection at a constant level / Plastics recycling has some catching up to do / Circular Economy Index reveals challenges amongst SMEs
 		11.02.2022
LOGISTICS
Every tenth container worldwide is stuck in a traffic jam / Omicron further thins out staffing levels / Stocks being expanded to provide a buffer
 		10.02.2022
ENERGY MARKET CHINA
Prices to stabilise in 2022 following last year's shocks / Covid-19 policy brings uncertainties
 		09.02.2022
POLYPROPYLENE
TotalEnergies declares force majeure on PP copolymer from Gonfreville
 		08.02.2022
PLASTICS INDUSTRY UK
Majority of firms expect negative consequences of Brexit / SMEs suffering due to customs controls / BPF survey
 		08.02.2022
MEDICAL PLASTICS
NGO drafts sustainability criteria for European buyers of medical gloves and textiles
 		04.02.2022
RAW MATERIALS
Ifo Institute: Complaints of material scarcity drop from record levels in Germany / Fewer plastics and rubber processors voice concerns
 		03.02.2022
LOGISTICS
Shipping companies earn well with supply chain problems / Container freight rates show inconsistency
 		02.02.2022
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
European polymer output, demand decline in 2020 / PET on the rise, PVC slips / Positive trade balance of almost EUR 16 bn / Plastics Europe report
 		02.02.2022
BIOPLASTICS
EU seeks comments on bio-based, biodegradable, compostable plastics / Opinions part of preparation for new policies / Deadline for input 15 March
 		02.02.2022
PET RECYCLING
2020 data indicate move towards circularity / Share of food-grade rPET in beverage bottles set to grow rapidly / Industry report
 		31.01.2022
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