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Has Glycerol Passed Its Peak?

The global economy came to a virtual standstill in the first half of 2020 as countries introduced lockdown measures in a bid to control the Covid-19 virus. As a result, there were fewer cars on the road and therefore less demand for fuel. This...

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How Hard Has the BA Market Been Hit by COVID-19 Lockdowns?

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed and intensified challenges within the international butyl acrylate market to an extent not previously seen....

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Acetone and Bisphenol A - Resilience in the Face of Covid-19

It has been a few tough months for the global economy – an unprecedented pandemic and the ensuing widespread lockdowns have had a devastating impact...

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Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals Producers Step Up in Response to Covid-19 Crisis

As some chemical companies ramped up their production of ingredients for sanitising and disinfectant products, several biofuel companies and...

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How Plunging PVC Demand is Behind the Recovery in the Caustic Soda Market

As the world battles to control the Covid-19 outbreak, demand in many chemical sectors is tumbling. With automotive and construction industries...

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Hopes Fade for Acrylonitrile Market Recovery Following 2019 Restructuring

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen acrylonitrile-related industries such as automobiles and fashion hit by factory closures and reduced consumer...

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Demand Found Sadly Lacking as Chinese Synthetic Fibers Emerge from Lock-Down

The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting disruption to economies around the world has had a major impact on global synthetic fibers demand – with a...

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Acetyls Markets Cautiously Waiting for Signs of Global Economic Recovery

The global acetyls industry has remained mostly steady in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, but most producers and consumers expect challenging...

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As the Chinese UPR Market Starts to Put Out Green Shoots: the US and Europe Face Frosty Demand

The Chinese UP resin market started to show some recovery in March after coming to a standstill in late January and remaining virtually shut down...

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Polyamide Markets Feeling Pressure as Covid-19 Pandemic Flattens Demand

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to shape the polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 markets in all regions from the standpoint of...

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