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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 hiatus in trade, not only for raw fibres but also downstream textiles and end-user products. Small and...
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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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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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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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March business in the US and Europe took everyone by surprise by remaining in rude health despite the global economic shock caused by Covid-19. It...
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Everything is uncertain and challenges abound for individuals, industries and society at large in the context of today’s COVID-19 pandemic....
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Isocyanate markets improved in Q1 2020 but as the COVID-19 outbreak reached worldwide markets the picture changed once again. In previous years,...
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As crude oil and all related markets fell with shocking speed in response to deepening fears over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the maleic...
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In the space of 11 weeks we have seen Brent crude oil prices fall from just under $70/bbl to $29/bbl. Lower crude oil prices are generally welcomed...
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2019 was a stable yet difficult year for the global orthoxylene and phthalic anhydride markets. The US and European markets are mature and growth...
