Market News What are the main growth drivers for engineering plastics demand in the US? April 17, 2015 / December 8, 2015 by plasticsinfomart The demand for engineering plastics in the US is expected to rise 2.6% per year to 5.1 billion pounds in 2019, said the latest Freedonia report. The largest markets for engineering plastics will continue to be the automotive and electrical and electronics . The auto sector will increasingly rely on engineering plastics to reduce vehicle […] Read more » HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastics News Plastics raw materials PP Price Chart
Market News Packaging association warns on polymer supply and prices April 16, 2015 / December 8, 2015 by plasticsinfomart The Packaging and Films Association (PAFA) has issued an industry-wide warning that the prices of raw materials could see a “significant increase” and “extremely tight supply” in as little as two months, according to the report of British Plastics and Rubber. The price of polymers has suddenly increased remarkably since early this year, bringing price […] Read more » Global plastics industry news Plastic Industry Jobs Plastic prices Plastic prices in india Plastics raw materials PP Price Chart
Market News Russia and CIS plan several new PE projects April 14, 2015 / December 8, 2015 by plasticsinfomart Russia and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) are expected to see a good number of PE capacities within the upcoming years, according to ChemOrbis. The earliest start up is slated for September of this year while the remaining capacities will continue to come online gradually until 2022. Uz-Kor Gas Chemical is on track to […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart PE price chart PE price chart LDPE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india PP Price Chart
Market News Asian ethylene prices climb up on shutdowns April 13, 2015 / December 8, 2015 by plasticsinfomart In Asia, spot ethylene prices have been recording significant increases on the back of tight supplies, owing to the plant shutdowns in the region, many of which began April and are expected to last until the June-July period, according to ChemOrbis. According to Asian players, spot ethylene prices were $75/ton higher on CFR Northeast Asia […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india Plastics raw materials PP Price Chart
Market News Higher styrene costs keep PS market strong in SEA April 10, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart Spot styrene prices in Asia were on a firming path over the week driven by ongoing shutdowns, according to ChemOrbis. Although energy prices are on a volatile path, the offline capacities for styrene and PS encouraged sellers to lift their PS offers, supported by expectations of improved demand ahead of the Ramadan holidays. A Southeast […] Read more » HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india PP Price Chart
Market News Explosion in Chinese PX plant firms up PET sentiment in Asia April 8, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart China’s Dragon Aromatics’ PX plant located in Gulei, Zhangzhou, Fujian province was hit by an explosion on April 6, causing a large fire, according to media reports. The incident reportedly happened in a pumping station and may extend the duration of an ongoing maintenance at the plant. Dragon’s PX capacity in Zhangzhou reportedly makes up […] Read more » HDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india Plastics News Plastics raw materials PP Price Chart
Market News Local LDPE supply tightening in Russia April 8, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart According to ChemOrbis, players in Russia are reporting limited availability for LDPE in the first week of April, similar to the case across other PE markets in Europe. Supply constraints are seen lending support to firmer PE prices in the domestic market. A Russian producer issued hikes of RUB4000/ton ($65/ton) on their LDPE 158 and […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india PP Price Chart
Market News Locally held PP film supplies tight in Egypt April 6, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart In Egypt, PP players have been reporting tight PP supplies in the local market for some time while they highlight the fact that PP film supplies have been the shortest, according to ChemOrbis. The domestic producer EPPC’s raffia prices have been absent since March as the producer has been suffering from some delays when delivering […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india Plastics raw materials PP Price Chart
