PS Prices and News
Stats: Türkiye’s cumulative polymer imports hit 3-year low in Jan-Sept by Merve Madakbaşı
Total polymer imports of Türkiye stood at 4,536,000 tons in Q1-Q3 this year while the cumulative figure indicated a nearly 8% decrease year over year, as per ChemOrbis Stats Wizard data. The volume also pointed to the lowest level since 2021 when the country’s polymer imports for the first three quarters totaled 4.3 million tons... 08-11-2024
European PS, ABS markets see 3-digit drops on Oct SM plunge by Adriana Camacho
After the stable to slightly softer trend seen last month, styrenics markets across Europe witnessed sharp drops in October amid the plunge in the monthly styrene settlement. The styrene monomer contract, in fact, was agreed €202/ton lower compared to last month on the heels of the €119/ton cut in benzene costs as well as steep spot losses and weak demand in the region... 17-10-2024
Europe’s polymer markets open Oct with drops; PVC defies the odds by Manolya Tufan
Regional polymer markets started the month on a bearish note, influenced by weak economic conditions, easing supply levels and lower feedstock costs. However, PVC bucked the broader trend in the market, with fresh offers emerging with rollovers to slight increases from September... 10-10-2024
China’s comeback: What’s in store for polymer markets after the break? by Merve Sezgün
Chinese polymer players are stepping away from their desks this week as the country observes the National Day holiday. Despite the seasonal optimism brought by ‘Golden September, Silver October,’ demand recovery across most polymer segments has fallen short of expectations. Prices have struggled to gain momentum due to persistent oversupply, weaker international demand, and a sluggish domestic economy... 30-09-2024
Stats: EU27’s H1 2024 polymer imports down on year; PVC sees sharpest decline by Manolya Tufan
H1 2024 polymer imports to the EU27 from extra-union partners fell by 6% compared to the same period of 2023. Total polymer imports in the first half declined to around 4.7 million tons, marking the lowest volume since 2021... 02-09-2024
Polystyrene (PS) is formed by the polymerization of styrene feedstock. As styrene is formed by adding ethylene into the benzene feedstock, benzene and ethylene prices are also taken into consideration, in addition to styrene while examining the production costs of PS.
There are two types of PS, namely GPPS and HIPS. These are divided into subgroups as injection and extrusion. While plastic hangers, protective foam, disposable cutlery, CD boxes are made of GPPS, HIPS is used in white goods and electronics.
The world's largest PS buyer is again China by a long way. As of 2020, China alone carries out 35% of global imports. It was followed by Malaysia and Germany, with 6% and 5% shares, respectively. Taiwan ranks first among the top PS importers list, followed by Belgium and France.
ChemOrbis Polystyrene (PS) prices and Plastics News section contain information on the market trends, as well as supply-demand factors and production costs that determine the pricing, statistics on imports and exports, along with maintenance shutdowns, restarts, and new capacities related to PS facilities.
Products:
GPPS injection, GPPS extrusion, HIPS injection, HIPS extrusion, EPS black/grey (inflammable), EPS white (inflammable), EPS white (regular)
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