Ethylene prices in Europe remain high

Spot prices of ethylene in Europe remain high amid healthy demand, ICIS reports citing market participants. The recent decline in oil and naphtha prices could have an impact on prices, but concerns about the limited supply are offsetting expectations of a price reduction. However, some sources said that demand became “weaker” and that some buyers […]

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Prices PE will continue to decline in China

Domestic prices for polyethylene (PE) in China may continue to decline amid weakening demand during the Lunar New Year, ICIS reports with reference to the words of market participants. On February 6, spot prices for linear polyethylene (LLDPE) in eastern China were at CNY9,700 per tonne, which is CNY175 lower than in January. Spot prices […]

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Trinseo raised February PS prices

Trinseo (formerly Styron), a major European producer of polystyrene (PS), announced an increase in February prices for all grades of PS, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) and polycarbonate (PC) in Europe, company’s message. The increase in prices entered into force on February 1, 2018 for the PS and is consistent with the terms of the current […]

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