Polymers, Plastics News and Resin Prices
SE Asia’s PPH regains premium over China after 3 weeks by Thi Huong Nguyen
According to weekly average data from ChemOrbis Price Index, China’s local homo-PP raffia and injection markets reached their highest levels in over a year in early October, following the firm market return post-Golden Week holiday. This marked the first time since mid-December 2023 that China’s local prices traded above Southeast Asia's import levels, with a premium of around $16/ton... 29-10-2024
Stats: China rapidly expands its share in SE Asia’s PP markets by Elif Sevde Yalçın and Merve Sezgün
Data from ChemOrbis Stats Wizard Pro reveal that China's PP exports to Southeast Asia surged significantly in the first eight months of 2024, marking a dramatic shift in market dynamics across key importing countries. This growth highlights China's increasing influence in the region's PP market, as it rapidly expands its foothold at the expense of other suppliers... 28-10-2024
Vietnam’s import PE prices rebound over 2 weeks; but demand struggles persist by Thi Huong Nguyen
After a consistent downtrend since mid-June, PE prices in Vietnam have rebounded since early October. LDPE film has outperformed the other two main film grades, supported by favorable supply-demand fundamentals... 25-10-2024
Geopolitics set back trading activities in Middle East by Nada Samir
Across the Middle East, PP and PE markets have exhibited a steady to slightly softer path for October. The bearish pressure from dwindling demand along with ongoing geopolitical developments, particularly the continuing war in Gaza and Lebanon, continued to shape October price trends despite the developments in feedstock markets. Meanwhile, arising supply concerns amid broader and intensifying hostilities result in a gloomy seen for November... 24-10-2024
Firming trend in European PVC markets falters in October by Marta Rotini
Following three straight months of hikes, PVC prices mostly moved sideways in October amid unsupportive market dynamics. Most suppliers stepped back from their initial small hike attempts and conceded to rollovers due to persistently weak demand and comfortable availability... 23-10-2024
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