Business performance largely depressed / Hopes for recovery soar high / Share of companies willing to invest sees an uptick

Current and evolving market trends from the European plastics industry

PIE Flash Survey on Russian Gas: How is the European plastics industry preparing?

PIE Readers Survey: Optimistic business conditions in the European plastics industry

PIE Readers Survey: Largely optimistic mood despite supply crisis and pandemic issues in Europe / Cautious willingness to invest, outlook good for staffing

Plastics market turbulence: materials scarce and expensive / Plastics processors under pressure / No recovery before autumn 2021

European plastics industry largely optimistic despite impact of Covid-19 / Business performance in H2 2020 better than expected, but return to prepandemic levels seems difficult / Feedstock costs and availability major challenges even today

European plastics companies withstand Covid-19 in H1 / Many expect better business performance in the second half-year / Supply chain strategies changing

Shake up of main concerns for business performance during crisis / Image of plastics appearing less negative / Sales decline for most companies

Regulations a growing concern / Majority expect backlash against plastics to impact business / One third of companies plan to invest more in 2020

Sector has cautious outlook on business performance / Polymer distributors and brand owners slightly more pessimistic / Around half of companies concerned about automotive crisis

Transition to circular economy / Plastics markets undergoing change through recycling

European plastics industry appears optimistic for 2019 / Almost half of survey respondents plan to invest more / Logistics and Brexit are seen as major concerns

Business weakens more than expected in the second half of 2012 / Export trade deteriorates / Capital spending and employment still on a high level / Industry's expectations now higher

"Polyglobe" online database for global plastics production capacities / An innovative, inexpensive solution for small and medium-sized plastics converters

Significant increases for standard thermoplastics / Hikes for engineering thermoplastics less pronounced

Significant increases for standard thermoplastics / Hikes for engineering thermoplastics less pronounced