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Feedstock / Aromatics

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Feedstocks March/April 2024
 		03.04.2024
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Styrene April 2024: Reference climbs to highest level in 20 months
 		02.04.2024
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Ethylene April 2024: Contract delinks from spot development
 		02.04.2024
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Benzene April 2024: Upward trend slows down
 		02.04.2024
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Propylene April 2024: Significantly higher despite easing
 		28.03.2024
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Standard Thermoplastics

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Standard thermoplastics trend April 2024: Upward trend continues due to increased feedstock costs / Demand nevertheless still weak
 		11.04.2024
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Polyethylene March 2024: Prices rise by much more than the monomer / Ordering late in the month proves advantageous / Imports in April expected to put a damper on price increases
 		03.04.2024
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Styrenics March 2024: Renewed triple-digit increases for PS, EPS, ABS / Upward trend loses momentum in April
 		03.04.2024
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Polypropylene March 2024: Tight supply situation drives prices up at start of month / Promised imports, weak demand slow upswing / Upstream products to lead to further mark-ups in April
 		03.04.2024
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PVC March 2024: Prices follow feedstock / Seasonal impulses prompt slight increase in demand / Firmer prices possible in April
 		02.04.2024
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PET March 2024: Prices pick up in second half of the month / Delays for imports / No end in sight to slump in demand / Little change likely in April
 		02.04.2024
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Standard thermoplastics trend March 2024: Price rises on a broad front due to higher feedstock costs / Bottlenecks additionally drive up size of the polyolefin increases
 		12.03.2024
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Polyethylene February 2024: Producers improve margins in one fell swoop – much to the indignation of converters / Demand remains more than subdued / Easter lull expected at end of March
 		04.03.2024
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Styrenics February 2024: Strong styrene updraught leads to triple-digit price increases for all grades / Further significant hikes expected in March
 		04.03.2024
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Polypropylene February 2024: Markups with significant profit margins frustrate processors / Upward trend to continue in March / Demand expected at previous month's level in weeks ahead
 		04.03.2024
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PVC February 2024: Unspectacular month in rollover mode / Order activity still way below normal levels / Tough negotiations expected in March
 		01.03.2024
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PET February 2024: Upward trend reverses in the course of the month / Significant imports meet weak demand / Improved supply, slight pickup in demand ahead / Price cuts possible in March
 		01.03.2024
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Standard thermoplastics trend February 2024: Surprisingly high price increases for polyolefins / Triple-digit hikes also for styrenics
 		13.02.2024
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Polypropylene January 2024: Rollovers dominate the start of the year / Producers impose order freezes / High price markups expected for February
 		02.02.2024
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Styrenics January 2024: Only minimal movement at start of year / More dynamic movement expected in February on high premiums
 		02.02.2024
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Standard Thermoplastics / Recyclate

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Standard recyclate April 2024: Low demand keeps recyclers under pressure / Increasing imports of favourably priced virgin material cause grief
 		16.04.2024
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Standard recyclate March 2024: Prices continue to trend upwards / More expensive virgin material increases attractiveness of recycled grades
 		14.03.2024
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Standard recyclate February 2024: Sharp rise in virgin material prices fuels recyclate quotations / Upward trend likely to continue
 		15.02.2024
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Standard recyclate January 2024: Recyclers keep prices stable in January, thanks to processors replenishing their stocks / PET price drop seems to have stopped
 		17.01.2024
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Standard recyclate December 2023: Special offers put pressure on quotations / Demand remains weak / Delayed production start in January could stabilise price levels
 		13.12.2023
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Engineering Thermoplastics

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Engineering thermoplastics March 2024: Re-imports push their way onto the market / Demand remains weak especially from automotive
 		04.04.2024
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Engineering thermoplastics February 2024: Weak demand keeps calls for increases tight / Still no spring revival / Imports improve supply
 		05.03.2024
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Engineering thermoplastics January 2024: First down, then up – divided picture at start of year / Fewer, more expensive imports / Some stock-building activities expected for February
 		05.02.2024
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Engineering thermoplastics December 2023: Small reductions dominate the picture again / January could see prices bottoming out / Significant follow-up orders nevertheless still on the short side
 		04.01.2024
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Engineering thermoplastics November 2023: Producers try desperately but unsuccessfully to keep their prices stable / Weak demand, abundant imports create long market / Converters face uncertain future
 		05.12.2023
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Engineering Thermoplastics / Recyclate

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Engineering recyclate April 2024: Mixed market leads to increasing momentum / Demand needs more impetus to reach normal again / Further price hikes on the table
 		17.04.2024
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Engineering recyclate March 2024: Market lacks sufficient fundamental impulses for an upturn / Converters' poor order book situation puts pressure on demand / Longer Easter breaks planned
 		15.03.2024
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Engineering recyclate February 2024: Some higher, some at best stable – inconsistent prices trend depending on type / All hopes rest on the spring
 		16.02.2024
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Engineering recyclate January 2024: Downward trend loses some momentum despite ongoing weak demand / Prices expected to increasingly stabilise
 		18.01.2024
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Engineering recyclate December 2023: The year is put to rest / Prompt start anticipated for 2024 with stock-building effects / Minor reductions nevertheless likely for most grades
 		14.12.2023
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Composites / GRP

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Composites/GRP March 2024: No momentum in sight around Easter / Rising resin prices could dampen demand in April / Glass fibre producers dispirited by cheap material from the Far East
 		04.04.2024
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Composites/GRP February 2024: Downward trend for resins has ended / Ongoing weak demand expected to keep hikes in check
 		05.03.2024
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Composites/GRP January 2024: Resin prices slightly down / Upward trend expected in February / Glass fibres mixed but with hikes
 		05.02.2024
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Composites/GRP December 2023: Price downswing continues / Glass fibre may have bottomed out / Demand remains weak
 		04.01.2024
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Composites/GRP November 2023: Resins ease / Inventory drawdowns cloud market / Glass fibres could be near bottom
 		05.12.2023
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Polyurethanes

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Polyurethane feedstocks April 2024: Production problems push prices up / Further upward trend likely to be limited due to weak demand / Some customer segments remain below potential
 		19.04.2024
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Polyurethane feedstocks March 2024: Prices continue to rise / Higher markups, especially for MDI
 		19.03.2024
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Polyurethane feedstocks February 2024: Slight upturn for isocyanate prices / Stronger markups for polyols
 		20.02.2024
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Polyurethane feedstocks January 2024: Weak demand again pressures isocyanate prices / Polyols slightly firmer
 		22.01.2024
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Polyurethane feedstocks December 2023: Prices likely to fall further in January / Market governed by weak demand
 		18.12.2023
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