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POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate April 2023: Demand remains weak for many grades / Off-spec virgin material increases competitive pressure / Weak outlook for May
 		17.04.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate March 2023: Ordering remains weak with in part triple-digit markdowns / Signs of noticeable improvement in demand / Banking crisis surrounding Credit Suisse causes uncertainty
 		21.03.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate March 2023: Prices remain under pressure amid weak demand / Only rPP and rPS increase slightly / April trending towards more price stability / Exception: accelerated downturn for rPET
 		20.03.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate February 2023: Strongest reductions hit polyamides, POM / Slight oversupply despite production cuts / Converters play a waiting game
 		16.02.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate February 2023: Broad price declines / Weak demand combines with supply growth / Pressure set to ease in March / German recyclers benefit from energy cost cap
 		15.02.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate January 2023: Availability, demand largely balanced / Further reductions / Asian imports improve recyclate availability / Downward price trend to continue in February
 		19.01.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate January 2023: Prices still trending down / Restocking effects smaller than expected / Recyclers are hoping for better demand in February / High price pressure continues for rPET
 		18.01.2023
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate December 2022: Price reductions dominate / End-of-year demand weaker than usual / January price cuts uncertain / Short-glass fibres face extreme hikes
 		19.12.2022
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate December 2022: Prices continue to slide / Company holidays and destocking by processors depress demand / Replenishment effects expected for January
 		16.12.2022
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate November 2022: Base material very scarce / Increased demand from automotive industry turns out to be a flash in the pan / "Just close your eyes and hope for the best"
 		18.11.2022
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate November 2022: Prices continue to fall / Recyclers respond to slack demand with production cutbacks / No recovery in sight for December
 		17.11.2022
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate October 2022: Downward trend loses energy / General shift towards price stability / Recycling companies, converters bear difficult cost situation
 		19.10.2022
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate October 2022: Further discounts on all grades / Weak demand prevents transfer of high energy costs / Recyclers shut down plants / Downward pressure continues
 		18.10.2022
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering recyclate September 2022: More tough negotiations likely in October / Demand still poor to non-existent / Base material increasingly rare, expensive / Threats of plant shutdowns
 		20.09.2022
POLYMER PRICES
Standard recyclate September 2022: All prices now declining / High energy costs not transferred / First recyclers react with plant shutdowns / Further discounts likely
 		19.09.2022
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