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POLYURETHANE MARKET EMEA output to grow by 2.9% per year to 2022 / Turkey and Poland drive growth in eastern Europe / IAL report	04.10.2018
WORLD TRADE US rings in round three of trade war with China / Beijing reacts promptly with countermeasures / Chemical products and plastics severely impacted / US chemical industry threatened with significant losses	28.09.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS China opens commodity futures to foreign companies / Eurex in strategic tie-up with Zhengzhou commodity bourse	27.09.2018
PBT Chang Chun to increases resin prices / Hikes for compounds in Europe also in the cards	25.09.2018
USA Polyethylene exports increase / EU doubles imports since start of 2018 / Strong growth also in China in H1 2018 / US trade unsettles market policies	21.09.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS US hurricane "Florence" hits PET production / PX prices peak in China and Europe in turbulent negotiations	12.09.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS PE: Reports of initial consignments being held up at US port of Houston / Chinese customs duties take effect	31.08.2018
PLASTICS ADDITIVES Global market forecast at nearly USD 69 bn in 2022 / Growth spurred by rising plastics demand / BCC Research report	31.08.2018
EPDM Global market value forecast at over USD 5 bn in 2023 / South America to grow fastest / Highest end-use growth from polymer modification / BCC Research report	29.08.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS PA 6.6: BASF has pessimistic outlook on supply	27.08.2018

PLASTICS MACHINERY ITALY Trade balance drops in first half of 2018 / Weaker sales in Middle East / Optimism for year-end results	27.09.2018
PLASTICS MACHINERY GERMANY Solid order situation / Shortage of skilled workers impedes sales growth	18.09.2018
IRAN Plastics and rubber machinery imports fall in 2017 / China still leading supplier although share shrinks / German exports jump	01.08.2018
PLASTICS MACHINERY EUROPE Euromap celebrates "record" 2017 / Order books full despite hints of slowdown	27.06.2018
PLASTICS MACHINERY GERMANY Eight consecutive years of growth / US remains top importer / Chinese market is most important / Italy moves up a notch	16.05.2018

EUROPEAN TUBES MARKET Production flat in H1 with slight growth for laminate and plastic tubes / Stable demand to continue in 2018	17.10.2018
FRANCE Slowdown of plastic packaging market / Elipso sees only slight growth in 2018 so far	15.10.2018
PLASTIC PACKAGING Rigid packaging more profitable than flexible / Uptrend for German industry / Stronger growth for large groups / Consolidation set to accelerate	03.10.2018
RECYCLING UK report calls for plastic bottle waste going to landfill to be eliminated by 2030 / Coordinated action needed by drinks industry, government and consumers	02.10.2018
GLOBAL PLASTICS RECYCLING Chinese waste policies helping "transform" disposable plastics / Europe a leader for recycling initiatives / Citi GPS report	24.09.2018

Regions and Countries

LATIN AMERICA Numerous countries and municipalities take steps to restrict single-use plastics / Bans on plastic carrier bags and straws	19.10.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Japan races to catch up on tackling marine litter / Subsidies for biodegradables producers / New Zealand to phase out plastic carrier bags	26.09.2018
DENMARK Single-trip bottle deposit extended to juices / Closing the gap to 100% recycling	10.09.2018
IRAN Petrochemicals comeback stalls / US and Europe pull in different directions / Sanctions torpedo Western players' plans for re-engagement	04.09.2018
TURKEY Plastics industry so far manages to maintain growth / Resins consumption grows significantly again in 2018 / Trade associations call for government intervention / Appeal for stable relations with Europe	20.08.2018
FRANCE More than 50 companies sign up to use recycled plastics in packaging / Government welcomes commitments within its call for 100% circularity by 2025	06.07.2018

INJECTION-MOULDED PLASTICS PP to outpace growth of other polymers / Packaging to remain dominant end-use market / Volatile feedstock costs and sustainability issues are challenges / BCC Research study	12.10.2018
GERMAN PLASTICS PROCESSING Industry reports good sales in first half of 2018 / Outlook a little cloudier for Q3 / Political risks will affect export business in particular	06.09.2018
3D PRINTING Use in aerospace sector expected to take off / Drive to build better designed, cheaper and lighter aircraft will fuel growth / Frost & Sullivan report	29.06.2018
ITALY Plastics sector looks back on good year / Growth above industry average with stellar prospects / Machinery manufacturing, "Industry 4.0" and digitalisation drive investments	29.03.2018
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING EuPC survey to gain insight into 3D printing in European plastics converting industry	13.03.2018

RECYCLING UK Report from Veolia and Recoup says consumers support recycled material in plastic bottles / Most would pay more for such products	22.10.2018
GLOBAL WASTE MANAGEMENT Alarming levels of waste generation / Plastics accumulation noted by World Bank report / G7 meeting in Canada highlights marine litter	17.10.2018
PET TRAYS Policymakers urged not to set consumption cuts / Call for collection targets / Industry pledge to raise recyclate content to 70%	12.10.2018
PMMA Cefic granted funding to advance PMMA recycling in Europe	09.10.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EU exports of plastics waste to Vietnam and Thailand plummet in July / Effects of import restrictions felt / Malaysia's import freeze takes effect in August 2018 / China figures stable at a low level	05.10.2018

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