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Discover the dynamics of the Asian PVC market, from GDP expansions in Southeast Asia to challenges facing Chinese producers. Explore how trade barriers like BIS certification in India are reshaping export strategies, while demand from the construction sector continues to drive growth.

PP Raffia (-0) Rs.94.50/kg levels Ex Godown. PP Film (0) Rs.99/kg levels Ex Godown. PP CP (-0) Rs.98.50/kg levels Ex Godown. PP Lamination (+0) Rs.98.50/kg levels Ex Godown. LLDPE (-0) Rs.89/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. LDPE prices are around (+0) Rs.121/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi.

Ethylene prices in Europe have rebounded after falling for two weeks, driven by high raw material costs. Despite a decrease in supply, producers struggled to expand margins due to weak downstream demand. German market saw a $20/MT increase.

Farrel Pomini is adapting its continuous mixer technology for recycling applications, catering to the increased demand for recycled plastics and biopolymers. The compounder-to-extruder machine is set to revolutionize the recycling sphere.

HDPE PE100 black (-0) Rs.99/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. HDPE HM (-0) Rs.95.50/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. HD Blow Moulding (±0) Rs.94/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. PVC (SG5) (+0.75) Rs.72.75/kg Ex Mundra/Nhava Sheva. Ethylene Based K67 (LG/Formosa)(+1) Rs.74.75/kg Ex Mundra/Nhava Sheva.

DOMO Chemicals inaugurates a new production facility in Haiyan, China, intensifying supply of innovative TECHNYL® polyamide solutions to meet expanding market demand.

Chinaplas, the Shanghai-based plastics and rubber industries exhibition, saw a record-breaking 321,879 visitors this year, a 30% rise from the previous event, indicating a robust rebound from the pandemic-induced lull.

Loop Industries and Ester Industries have agreed to a 50/50 venture to foster eco-friendly polymer production in India, focusing on 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic and polyester fiber, aiding the circular plastics economy.

SCS, alongside Tomra and Krones, has successfully achieved mechanical recycling of XPS food trays using a high-purity process. This signals progress in expanding polystyrene (PS) recycling capabilities in the Indian market.

PP Raffia (-0) Rs.94.50/kg levels Ex Godown. PP film (0) Rs.99/kg levels Ex Godown. PP CP (-0) Rs.98.50/kg levels Ex Godown.