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Chemical Raw Material Prices Rise Amid Capacity Cuts
“At the start of 2026, driven by factors such as rigid cost support and global capacity contraction, raw material prices have continued...
China’s 2025 PA6 exports up 28% on available arbitrage chance
China polyamide 6 (PA6) export market showed a strong growth trend in 2025, as lower prices resulting from weaker supply-demand fundame...
Higher demand for liquefied ethane to raise import dependence in 2026
The supply of liquefied ethane in China is anticipated to show an uptrend, but the trend will be far less than downstream demand growth...
HDPE raffia output to drop in May on shutdowns and conversion
China HDPE raffia output is anticipated to drop in the month, on accounting of unit shutdowns together with production conversion.
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China UHMWPE consumption may exceed 1.2 million tonnes by 2035
China's ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) consumption is expected to break through 1.2 million tonnes by 2035, with the...
Indonesia-EU’s CEPA to help more China-origin PE flow into Indonesia
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between Indonesia and the European Union (EU) came into effect in July 2...
New Ferroelectric Polymer Eliminates Need for ‘Forever Chemical’ in Wearables
The polymer developed at Case Western Reserve University is described as an alternative to PVDF, which contains fluorine, typically use...
Virgin Plastic Resins in the Toy Industry: What Makes Them Special and Safe for Children?
Within the global toy manufacturing ecosystem, virgin plastic resin is considered the gold standard for ensuring the highest ...
Global Healthcare Industry Tightens Material Standards as High-Performance Plastics Become Essential
The global healthcare and medical device industry is undergoing a major material shift as manufacturers increasingly adopt high-perform...
BOPET prices struggle to break ceiling amid Sino-US tariff shifts
Recently, substantive progress has been made in Sino-US tariff negotiations. This news has injected new vitality into the global econom...