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Plasticizers - Europe H1 February 2025
by Marta Rotini
In the plasticizers market, DINP and DIDP prices have mostly moved upwards this month, in line with...
2025-02-14

Turkish EPS market climbs further in Feb fueled by styrene prices
by Merve Madakbaşı
EPS prices in Türkiye extended their gains into the second successive month with support from higher styrene contracts in Europe, which provided an upper hand to resin suppliers. Although comfortable domestic supply capped larger hikes, multi-month high spot styrene figures continued to lift EPS prices. Higher minimum wages continued to add to the bullish scene as petrochemical producers were willing to reflect their rising utility costs onto their offers...
2025-02-14

Oil on track for weekly increase as US tariff delay eases trade concerns
by ChemOrbis Editorial Team
US President Donald Trump directed trade and economic officials to review potential reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose levies on American goods, with recommendations due by April 1. Despite recent fluctuations, oil remains on track for its first weekly gain since mid-January, supported by tighter Russian crude exports due to US sanctions…
2025-02-14

Global Freight Rate Update, February 13, 2025
by ChemOrbis Editorial Team
According to Drewry, spot freight rates followed a stable to softer trend this week, led by declines on China to Northwest Europe and China to US West Coast routes...
2025-02-13