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POLYMER PRICES
Engineering Thermoplastics in January 2012: Rollover predominates / Initial increases for ABS, PA 6 and PP / Restocking / Automotive and E&E sectors take off / Feedstocks rise by triple digits
06.02.2012
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Engineering Thermoplastics in December 2011: Picture dominated by moderate falls / Production cutbacks coincide with subdued end-of-year demand / Costs likely to rise in January / Benzene takes a great leap
05.01.2012
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Engineering Thermoplastics in November 2011: Prices down but rate of decline slows / Only POM suffers triple-digit decrease / More moderate reductions for ABS, PC, PA and PMMA / PBT remains firm / Lacklustre demand / Stability likely at year-end
06.12.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in October 2011: Situation at last begins to ease / ABS, PC and PA take a dive as costs of benzene and butadiene plummet / Trend till year-end is "down, but under control"
04.11.2011
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Engineering thermoplastics in September 2011: Initial weaknesses appear / ABS, PC, PA and PP compounds begin to crumble / So far the overall picture still remains one of stability / Benzene and butadiene at last decline
07.10.2011
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Engineering thermoplastics in August 2011: ABS and PBT rise despite holiday lull / Monomer reduction prompts fall in PP compounds / Bottlenecks ease as demand declines / Automotive still lively / Risks of price increases remain
06.09.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in July 2011: Prices stable at a high level / ABS, PC and PP respond to the lower cost basis / Supply adequate / Holiday period dampens demand / Stability likely
04.08.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in June 2011: Many grades move up again / ABS, polyamides and PBT are hit particularly hard / Butadiene shortage is the driving factor / Demand significantly weaker / Upward pressure should ease in July
06.07.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in May 2011: Butadiene price explosion triggers triple-digit rise for ABS / Higher costs for PA 6, PMMA and PP / Limited feedstock supplies / High stock levels dampen ordering activity / Calls for fresh increases
07.06.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in April 2011: Upswing slows down slightly / PBT, POM and PMMA climb by nearly EUR 100/t / Q2 agreements tighten lower price levels / Price hikes likely again in May
05.05.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in March 2011: Considerable increases at the end of Q1 / Only POM remains stable / Feedstock costs drop down a notch / Supply tight / Significant rises expected for quarterly agreements
06.04.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in February 2011: All materials still rising / PA 6 and POM soar by more than EUR 200/t / Cost wave continues to roll through the markets / No time for a breather before Q2
04.03.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in January 2011: Petrochemical cost explosion hits engineering polymers / Benzene takes to new heights prompting triple-digit rises on a broad front / Upward momentum likely to continue through February
04.02.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in December 2010: First reactions to cost-driven increases / Extra-low prices still being cleared out / Supply becomes increasingly tight / Q1 kicks off with the threat of extensive hikes
06.01.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in November 2010: Stability dominates / Extra-low prices reeled in / Additives continue upward surge / Supply situation improves slightly at year end / High price increases announced for December
06.12.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in October 2010: Price hikes take a breather / Only POM rises significantly / High additive costs drive specialities / Supply stabilises / Fresh cost wave likely in November
04.11.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in September 2010: Notations continue to climb / Increase more marked with specialised materials / PA has hit the stratosphere / PP compounds down slightly / Tension remains as additives drive prices up
06.10.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in August 2010: Prices still under pressure / PC, POM and PBT move up / Polyamides take a breather / Supply remains tight / Delivery times lengthen / Switching to higher gear in September?
06.09.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in July 2010: Long-term negotiations drive notations up / Only ABS and PP compounds stable / Shortages further prolong delivery times / Risk of increases despite holiday season
05.08.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in June 2010: Hikes continue despite feedstock decline / For many grades of polymer it was a seller's market / Quarterly and semi-annual contracts see consistent upward price momentum
06.07.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in May 2010: Prices continue to spiral / All materials aside from PP compounds and PMMA again show triple-digit increases / PA 6.6 goes through the roof / Shortages abound / Outlook varied
07.06.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in April 2010: Notations skyrocket / Numerous triple-digit hikes / Supply tightens / Lively demand / Sharp rises expected again in May
06.05.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in March 2010: Hikes gather speed / Ongoing import slump / Tight PA 6.6 drives up related materials / Demand definitely improving / Further increases likely
08.04.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in February 2010: On the road to recovery / Increases all round / Low prices adjusted / Imports scarce with ongoing production cutbacks / Ready for take-off
04.03.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in January 2010: Upcurrent in Asia hits European markets / Production cutbacks clash with livelier demand / Feedstock costs drive polymers up
04.02.2010
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