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HDPE PE100 natural (-0) Rs.97.50/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. 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) (+0.50) Rs.74.5/kg Ex Mundra/Nhava Sheva.

HDPE PE100 natural (-0) Rs.97.50/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. 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) (+1.25) Rs.74/kg Ex Mundra/Nhava Sheva.

U.S. Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (R-PET) market displays varying price trends across product segments, reflecting a mixed market situation, as per ChemAnalyst's market analysis.

Germany's Polylactic Acid (PLA) market shows steadfastness, balancing supply-demand in early May 2024, driven by seasonal trends, green-awareness, and EU regulations targeting packaging waste reduction.

Nissei America Inc. has introduced new injection molding technology, developed by its parent company Nissei Plastic Industrial, aimed at reducing environmental burdens. The launch promotes 'inclusive growth' by targeting sustainable advancements in recycling, bioplastics, and energy savings.

A young German company, Polytives, has developed the bFI product family of polymeric additives which serve as universal processing aids, potentially accelerating the transition towards circular economic processes by reducing associated costs.

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.