Market News Polymer imports in 2014 almost catch 2013’s records in China, Turkey February 4, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart According to ChemOrbis daily headline, in line with the arrival of the latest statistics revealed for December, overall import data for the year 2014 was completed for China and Turkey. China’s polymer imports almost caught the record broken in 2013, lagging only around 40,000 tons behind the previous year. Turkey’s overall imports, meanwhile, fell behind […] 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 European plastics production expected to grow 1% in 2015 February 3, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart The European plastics production continues its positive trend (+1.5%) in 2014 as a continuation of its recovery since 2013. This positive growth is expected to continue (+1%) in 2015, says PlasticsEurope. “The plastics industry is a key contributor to the reindustrialization of Europe due to its knock-on effect on other key areas of the economy. In […] Read more » HDPE Price Chart News for plastics industry Plastic prices Plastic prices in india Plastics News plastics news india PP Price Chart
Market News Morocco packaging sector spearheads the growth of plastics industry February 3, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart Organized by the Moroccan Plastics Federation FMP,plast expo and plast pack 2015, to be held from June 3-6 in Casablanca, Morocco, is expected to gather 180 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors. According to a study of the Moroccan Export Promotion Agency Maroc Export, the plastics and packaging industry is the second most important sector of the […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart News for plastics industry PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india Plastics News PP Price Chart
Market News Egyptian players struggle amidst devaluating local currency February 2, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart In Egypt, players report that the devaluation of the Egyptian pound against the American dollar has been affecting their business negatively, especially for imports, according to ChemOrbis. Despite the recent decreases announced on import PP and PE prices for February shipment cargoes, the strong US dollar and low dollar reserves at banks hinder import sales. […] Read more » ABS Price Chart Global plastics industry news HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india PP Price Chart
Market News February hints at further PS drops in Europe January 30, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart According to ChemOrbis, PS players are wrapping up their January business with monthly decreases of €200-230/ton after sellers issued additional price decreases on top of their initial reductions. Expectations for February are calling for refreshed price declines based on lower expected styrene contracts. Nonetheless, many players opine that the market will be nearing the bottom […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india Plastics News PP Price Chart
Market News Will rising export availability from China undermine bullish PVC sentiment in Asia? January 29, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart According to ChemOrbis, PVC prices in Asia have witnessed increases recently on the back of restricted supply, defying the generally bearish trend in place in most polymer markets. Although players in the key Indian market are generally anticipating a fresh round of hikes, rising export activity in China may alter the market outlook by helping […] 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 Supply limitations for prompt PP arise in Turkey January 28, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart According to ChemOrbis, players in Turkey report limited prompt availability for PP grades nowadays due to the absence of regular Saudi Arabian and Iranian suppliers. Several sellers directed their cargos to other global markets where they can obtain better netbacks which slowed material flow to Turkey. Another reason behind the constraints was reduced replacement activity […] 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 Rising cracker output weighs down ethylene prices in Asia January 27, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart In Asia, the ethylene market is seen tracking a downward trend this week contrary to the gradual increases in spot propylene prices, according to ChemOrbis. Lower spot values were attributed to downward pressure from the supply side as producers started to boost production at their crackers in order to meet revived buying interest for propylene […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart News for plastics industry PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india PP Price Chart
