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Isocyanates: Ongoing Supply Issues Put Further Pressure On Markets
Isocyanates prices continue to firm as supply is disrupted and demand is strong. During October and November, supply in North America tightened...
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PET Negotiations: Trends for 2021
Negotiations for 2021 contractual deliveries continue in Europe and the US with unexpected issues modifying the positions of sellers and buyers....
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A Bumpy Ride for the Epoxy Resins Market as Prices Hit Record Highs
After an abysmal Covid-hit May-June, the epoxy resins market was relieved to see the first shoots of improving demand in July and August. However, by...
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New Market Analysis: Polyamide Markets on the Upswing
Polyamide markets have seen an encouraging upturn in the last few weeks, a welcome development after the months of depressed prices and volumes this...
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New Market Analysis: Polyamide Markets on the Upswing
Polyamide markets have seen an encouraging upturn in the last few weeks, a welcome development after months of depressed prices and volumes this...
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Tecnon OrbiChem Launches New Enhanced Website
Tecnon OrbiChem is a part of a group of companies that includes Forest2Market, Inc. and Fisher International, who focus on providing business...
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Can China’s Engineering Thermoplastics Markets Maintain Steady Recovery from Worst of Covid-19 Downturn?
Overview of China's Economic Landscape Amid COVID-19 China, like the rest of the world, has witnessed unprecedented upheaval due to the COVID-19...
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Supply for Plasticisers in Europe Remains Snug but There are Challenges Ahead
2020 has been a very challenging year for European plasticizer producers. Following a terrible second quarter, as consumption, particularly in...
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Maleic Markets Stumble Towards Recovery
Maleic anhydride markets around the world continue to reel in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has knocked out thousands of tonnes of...
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Post-Covid-19 Changes in Caustic Soda Trade Flows in the US
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, demand for caustic soda was firm, with most sectors showing steady growth over the past few years. However, when the...
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Acrylonitrile in China
The first outbreak of COVID-19 broke out in China at the end of January as the whole country was preparing to celebrate the Spring Festival. The...
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As Covid-19 Shows No Sign of Abating, What’s in Store for the Acrylic Acid Market?
Nearly nine months after the first COVID-19 cases were reported in Wuhan, China, the pandemic has had a striking but varied impact on key downstream...