North America
January opens with upward pricing ambitions in Türkiye’s PP and PE markets
Import polyolefin markets entered the new year with some price hike announcements in Türkiye, as had been anticipated earlier. Following the destocking activities and declines seen in the final months of last year, PP and PE offers witnessed increases as sellers needed to recoup their margin losses. In fact, limited inventories among regular producers outweighed the impact of declining monomer prices in Europe. High freight rates were also among the factors supporting sellers... 09-01-2026
No provisional duties on Vietnam: what does it mean for Europe’s PET market?
The European Commission has decided not to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on PET imports from Vietnam, according to a pre-disclosure statement dated December 19, 2025, which was communicated to industry participants. The notification confirms that no interim measures will be imposed, as the probe moves toward its final stage... 08-01-2026
India’s polymer market opens January with hikes on paper and incentives in practice
The Indian polymer market has entered 2026 defined by a significant pricing contradiction. In the opening week of January, major domestic producers implemented headline price increases for key resins, including PVC, PP raffia, and PE film... 07-01-2026
Europe ABS outlook for 2026: Producers push back after 2025 slump, but demand limits upside
Europe’s ABS markets appear to have reached a tentative turning point toward the end of 2025, as a prolonged price downtrend stalled and suppliers began to signal firmer intentions for January. Still, the shift remains fragile, with demand fundamentals weak and imports continuing to weigh on pricing power... 06-01-2026