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US-INDIA TRADE
India set to continue bilateral trade agreement talks / Tariffs could impact only 0.1% of Indian GDP – experts / Pharma, textile industries to be hardest hit
16.04.2025
TRADE WAR
EU plans to impose punitive tariffs on PE, PA imports from US
09.04.2025
TRADE WAR
US punitive tariffs cause uncertainty among plastics processors / Numerous materials exempt from duties
08.04.2025
TRADE CEE
Experts weigh in on potential trade war escalation / “EU businesses, including PE suppliers, can benefit from import restrictions”
08.04.2025
UPDATE - MALAYSIA
+++ Fire breaks out at Petronas gas pipeline in Puchong +++ Plastics export growth to slow in 2025 / Domestic market poised for lasting development /
01.04.2025
GERMAN ECONOMY
Will the German plastics industry benefit from EUR 1 tn special fund? / Assessment by PIE market expert Martin Bäcker
26.03.2025
FINLAND
Plastics industry rebounds in H2 2024 / Better days ahead in 2025 / Defence, healthcare among key drivers for recovery
25.03.2025
GERMAN PLASTICS PRODUCTION
Increased polymer output, reduced sales – Plastics Europe draws grim balance for 2024 / ‘Positive spirit' needed
24.03.2025
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Significant drop in revenue, volumes last year / Subdued expectations for 2025 / Hopes of action from new government
10.03.2025
GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Are M&As booming in the plastics sector? / Interview with consultant Sinan Ikiisik
06.03.2025
POLAND
Robust economic performance lifts plastics industry in 2024 / Strict regulations, rising energy costs fuel fears over competitiveness / Associations call for stringent measures
03.03.2025
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE
2024 Polymer Producers Awards: Voting open for plastics converters / ‘Commitment to the European market' as new criteria
28.02.2025
PLASTICS ECONOMY EUROPE
12th PIE Market Survey: The future looks hopeful / Businesses not looking forward to green transition / Trump administration causes ambiguity
27.02.2025
GERMAN PLASTICS PROCESSING
Manufacturers of technical parts complain about significant drop in sales / Poor ordering situation and gloomy outlook
24.02.2025
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Recyclate gap to increase to 30% by 2030 / Rising demand from packaging, construction, automotive segments – BKV study
21.02.2025
UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Most firms expect better sales this year / Moulders report drop in 2024 turnover / Optimism plummets – BPF survey
10.02.2025
GLOBAL TRADE
EU agrees major trade deal with Mercosur / Opportunities for EU manufacturers to increase exports of automotive parts, chemicals
07.01.2025
GLOBAL TRADE
Trade war risks increase as Trump returns as US president / Growth to slow on increased US import tariffs – Allianz Trade report
03.12.2024
EUROPEAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Cheap polymer imports threaten circular economy ambitions / Share of global plastics production continues to slide – Plastics Europe report
25.11.2024
USA
Revised recycling law draft in Congress seeks 30% recyclate in plastic packaging / Bucshon, Davis look to stimulate private sector investment
26.09.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Association reports recovery at low level / Production rises moderately / Order books continue to empty
24.09.2024
TURKEY
Production, domestic sales decline in first half / Exports rise / Full-year forecast sees no reverse in downturn
29.08.2024
REFILL-REUSE PACKAGING
Sales to grow by 4.6% per year to 2029 / Collaboration needed along value chain to boost convenience for customers – Smithers report
21.08.2024
ITALY
PVC: Weak development in construction depresses consumption / Stabilisation expected
20.08.2024
SPAIN
Good conditions for the plastics industry / Processing sector very fragmented / More polymer imports than exports for first time in years
04.07.2024
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