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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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Epoxy Resins – A Market Full of Shocks and Surprises
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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Where Should PET Resin and Polyester Intermediates be with Brent Crude Oil?
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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Isocyanates Markets’ Spring Shoots Frozen Out by Covid-19
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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Maleic Markets Reel as Feedstocks Prices Drop and Demand Falters
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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Cheap Crude Oil Helps Some Chemicals More Than Others
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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What is to Come for the Orthoxylene and Phthalic Anhydride Markets in 2020?
2019 was a stable yet difficult year for the global orthoxylene and phthalic anhydride markets. The US and European markets are mature and growth...
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2020 Was Already a Challenging Year for Polyester
What is Covid-19 virus adding? In a previous promotion “What next for Polyester? What Is Changing in the Economy And Petrochemicals From 2019...
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MEG Rationalisation Expected - But Where, When and How?
Today’s MEG scenario reflects the different and difficult dynamics that will continue to impact and shape markets in the coming months and years.
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How is COVID-19 Impacting the Caustic Soda Market Around the World?
Since the COVID-19 virus hit Europe in January, infection cases have been rising and while initially there was no immediate impact on the market,...
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Coronavirus and Petrochemicals Markets – An Update on the News So Far
What has happened since early February?
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A New Decade of Optimistic Opportunities for the Renewable Chemicals Industry
The bio-based chemicals industry marks the end of a decade with a roller coaster ride. Only very few start-up companies were able to trudge through...