Europe is finalizing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, with far-reaching implications for both virgin and recycled polymer producers.  -          Most significant EU packaging legislation in decades -          Includes binding targets for recycling and recyclability -          PPWR will have huge impact on virgin and recycled packaging sectors -          Working groups need to be set up across recycling value chains   ..read more

SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia recycled polymers markets were sluggish for the most part in 2023. In early 2024 too, challenges that dim the short-term outlook persist. Some legislations surrounding recycling were also put in place in the region over the last few years, but the obstacles that limit the growth of this sector still remain. In this chemical podcast, ICIS senior editor Arianne Perez and analysts Joshua Tan and Chua Xin Nee share their insights on the topic ..read more

SINGAPORE (ICIS)— China recently recorded an average propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit run rate of 47.6% on 3 April, down from 58.7% from a week before, marking the biggest week-on-week decrease ever and hitting the lowest point on record, according to ICIS data.     However, the average operating rate of PDH units in China is expected to pick up from late April as restarts are expected amid expectations of wider propylene-propane price spreads in Q2 and Q3.   In this podcast, ICIS Analyst Wang Yan shares insights on the challenges faced by PDH operators.  ..read more

Governments around the world are accelerating moves to impose anti-dumping duties as China ramps up exports of excess chemicals capacities.  -          New wave of chemicals anti-dumping investigations against China -          Led by EU, US, India, Brazil, South Korea -          China exporting more excess chemicals and other industrial products -          China imports an added burden for struggling chemical companies in Europe  -          More trade barriers ..read more

The chemical ISO tank container market may benefit from the shift to regional supply chains as well as growth in low carbon supply chains. -          ISO tank containers may benefit from growth in low carbon supply chains -          Shift from global to more regional supply chains may benefit ISO tanks -          ISO tank containers fit into 20 and 40-foot shipping containers  -          Fill gap between chemical parcel tankers and steel drums -          Global fle ..read more

Analyst Joshua Dill, Senior Analyst Andrea Bassetti, and Senior Market Editor Emily Friedman reflect on their experiences and key takeaways from the 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference in Grapevine, Texas. They dive into various topics regarding notable trends, legislation, chemical recycling, and more ..read more

SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia's ethylene (C2) market will see northeast Asia supply in Q2  remain ample on the back of relatively high run rates at northeast Asian crackers. Similarly, propane dehydrogenation (PDH) units in the region are also expected to sustain current run rates for Q2. In this podcast, ICIS market editors Josh Quah  and Julia Tan discuss Asia's olefins flows, with a forward view on the Q2 market. NE Asia C2 supply ample, SE Asia C2 supply tight NE Asia and SE Asia C3 supply ample Deep-sea movements as arbitrage windows open ..read more

SINGAPORE (ICIS) – China’s continuing real-estate sector woes ensured healthy exports, especially to the major market of India. Supply continued to be ample in the region, while market participants digested news of impending implementation of BIS regulations and the initiation of the ADD investigation. Influx of exports from China continues amid sluggish domestic consumption India’s DGTR releases notification on ADD investigation Sentiment to be swayed by elections, monsoon, potential BIS regulations In this chemical podcast, ICIS editors Damini Dabholkar and Jonathan Chou discuss recent ma ..read more

SINGAPORE (ICIS) -- The importance of regulations cannot be overlooked as countries work towards their sustainability targets. However, the regulatory landscape in Asia Pacific is fragmented, resulting in a complex web of intricacies. As a result, countries may have similar policies, but implemented at different levels of maturity. For example, Southeast Asian countries tend have detailed roadmaps but lack specificity while countries in Northeast Asia tend to have matured policies that covers a wide range of applications and encourage multi-stakeholder engagement. In this podcast, ICIS Analy ..read more

GRAPEVINE (ICIS)-- The Plastics Recycling Conference is underway in Grapevine, Texas, and Senior Market Editor Emily Friedman and Senior Analyst Andrea Bassetti break down the key topics among discussions and presentations at the show: US R-PET market experiencing a divergence from historic trend, as well as stark regional differences Chemical recycling capacities still set to grow through 2028 Recycling markets facing virgin, import price pressure and sluggish demand in 1H2024 To learn more, ICIS recycled plastics experts Emily Friedman and Andrea Bassetti will be giving a presentation "In ..read more