Imports also began to have an effect, and stocks of material increased.
“Demand is not as strong as it could be – the manufacturer said. – It’s quite a natural reaction. More and more the belief that perhaps it marks the peak of the cycle. “
“The demand subsides, – said another. This may mean that in June will be at least, not worse than May “.
“Each provides high buffer stocks, – said the buyer, – the import and allows us to buy more profitable.”
In May, the deficit was not polyethylene, enabling customers to be more relaxed than at the beginning of the year, when many feared a repeat of 2015, when many lines were closed due to lack of raw materials.
“There are more than enough material,” – said the buyer.
The mood was such that most of the demand is still strong, but buyers opportunities in conjunction with the additional import volumes were higher.
“Food packaging is still strong, – said one of the producers – while the industrial packaging is more of a speculative nature.”