US Joins 14 Economies In Pressing Over Production Capacity Issue, Chemicals Among Six Key Sectors
2026-10-10 16:38:45October 8, 2026 — The United States and 14 trade partners issued a joint statement pledging to jointly address the issue of global overcapacity and identified six key focus areas: automobiles, electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, solar pane
[PLAS FOB Report] Rising Oil Prices Boost Polymer Market – PP and PE Prices Climb
2026-10-10 15:25:00Brent crude oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, keeping petrochemical feedstock costs persistently high. After the National Day holiday, futures prices for polypropylene (PP) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) rose, primarily supported
Styrene Announces Price Hikes For Polystyrene (PS), ABS, And SAN Resins In Europe
2026-10-10 11:43:50Specialized Plastics View has learned that specialty materials solutions provider Trinseo and its European affiliates recently announced a price increase for all grades of their polystyrene (PS), ABS, and SAN resin products. The price adjustment will
BASF Considers Raising Offer To Acquire Evonik
2026-10-10 11:15:40According to insiders, chemical giant BASF will not back down in its bid to acquire rival Evonik. A source close to BASF told media on Friday, “It can be assumed that the current offer is not the final bid.” Another insider stated that if BASF and E
Cassava Starch Blended With PBAT/PLA: Vietnam's New Biodegradable Film R&D Goes Live
2026-10-10 11:01:57Vietnam generates over 45 million tons of agricultural by-products annually. Today, raw materials such as cassava starch, avocado seeds, seaweed, and even rice husks are being processed into biodegradable films and bioplastic packaging. A team led by
French Company Launches Algae-Based PLA Blend for 3D Printing and Home Design
2026-10-10 10:54:54French seaweed biorefining company Algaia and Normandy-based biopolymer producer NaturePlast have jointly announced the successful development of a new industrially compostable material derived from seaweed biomass by-products, marking their official
Geopolitical Risks Escalate Again Alongside Strong Costs, Polyolefins Exhibit Significant Upward Shifts in Center of Gravity！
PA：Peak Season Falls Short of Expectations Market Stalls under Pressure！
