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SINGLE-USE PLASTICS LYB, Braskem respond to report on top producers of resins for single use / Indorama stays mum despite “positive outlier” rating / Most major firms decline comment	16.02.2023
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics November 2022: All types see a downtrend / Generally weak demand / Covid restrictions eased significantly / Uncertain outlook for the domestic economy	12.12.2022
CHINA PE imports plunge in 2021 / Source countries little changed from 2020 / Decrease in dependence on foreign suppliers	14.02.2022
INEOS Trial of Plastic Energy's process at Grangemouth refinery / Conversion of plastics waste into virgin-quality polymer / Tacoil as drop-in	06.01.2022
CHINA Polypropylene prices surge on the back of demand for medical masks / Government intervention to control market	28.04.2020
MEDICAL PLASTICS Coronavirus creates sharp rise in global demand of masks / PetroChina and 3M currently expanding production	05.03.2020
CHINA Country's economic recovery from coronavirus epidemic not expected until mid-year / Automotive industry projects significant slump / European machinery companies are contemplating a two-year cycle for "Chinaplas"	20.02.2020
WORLD TRADE US and China sign agreement in trade conflict / Import duties still in place	21.01.2020
PETROCHINA Construction of ethane cracker in Shaanxi province begins / Downstream PE totalling 800,000 t/y	13.09.2019
CHINA Four crackers due to start up by 2021 / US tariffs impact ethane projects	08.07.2019
PETROCHINA Construction start for ethylene hub at Korla City / LyondellBasell licence	24.04.2019
CHINA Polyethylene capacity continues to expand in 2019 / Potential to become world's top PE producer in two years	16.04.2019
CHINA Natural gas shortage not affecting nation-wide MDI production / Adverse impacts from country's severe environmental-protection policy	15.02.2018
BASF Continuing global problems with isocyanate production / Repair of TDI line begins in Ludwigshafen / Go-ahead for medium-term MDI expansion in the US	06.02.2018
RELIANCE New ROCG cracker at Jamnagar operational / New plants for MEG and PE	11.01.2018
CHINA Gas shortage now nationwide / TDI and MDI prices driven up / Limited impact on plastics market / Nation-wide cutback on coal usage	22.12.2017
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS MDI: BASF plant in China at standstill / Allocations via global network	20.12.2017
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS MDI: BASF declares force majeure on production in China / Natural gas for operations is lacking / Duration not clear	14.12.2017
POLYMER PRICES China Standard Thermoplastics November 2017: Market prices of most polymers in China rise / Low inventory levels / LDPE and PVC are exceptions / Imported and domestic feedstock costs increase	07.12.2017
POLYMER PRICES China Engineering Thermoplastics January 2017: Major feedstock costs rise further on crude / Butadiene prices hit four-and-a-half-year high / Overall demand slows before Chinese New Year / Inventories at predicted levels / Positive outlook for February	09.02.2017
POLYMER PRICES China Engineering Thermoplastics December 2016: Feedstock import quotes soar / Butadiene goes through the roof / Domestic notations also rise / Polymer notations follow suit / Demand satisfactory amid tight inventories	10.01.2017
POLYMER PRICES China Standard Thermoplastics December 2016: Steep rise for domestic styrene and propylene / All polymers aside from LDPE and PVC point up / HDPE availability tight / Demand satisfactory / Outlook seasonally normal	06.01.2017
POLYMER PRICES China Engineering Thermoplastics November 2016: Benzene, SM and caprolactam import quotes rise while butadiene, BPA and PX hold stable / All polymers point up / Particularly steep hikes for ABS, PC and PA / Demand satisfactory	09.12.2016
POLYMER PRICES China Engineering Thermoplastics October 2016: Most feedstock import quotes rise / Butadiene soars to new heights / ABS and PC continue to trend up, while PA takes a tumble / Demand in line with expectations / Outlook for November fair	09.11.2016
POLYMER PRICES China Standard Thermoplastics October 2016: Ethylene and propylene import prices down, while styrene points up / Both local and imported polymer prices higher / Inventories of some items slightly short / Strong demand	03.11.2016