According to Chem-Courier’s data, PE demand is below average in Poland. PP, especially random copolymers and high-MFI injection-moulding grades, in contrast, are sought after. However, a shortage of those PP types led to inability to fully cover the current customers’ needs.
Chem-Courier forecasts polyolefins to hold their value until the end of the month.
The end of September has seen increased demand for polyolefins compared with the middle of the month in the Polish market.
Lerg S.A. has acquired a total of 76 per cent of WeButex Kunststoffbearbeitung GmbH, one of the best-known processors of thermoset laminates.
Film LDPE grades, especially those with MFI=0.3, have been unavailable on the Polish market this week.
Polyolefin converters are far from active now, according to Polish market players.
According to Chem-Courier’s data, the Polish polyolefin market was awaiting the announcement of new prices last week.
A reported shortage of polyolefins in Poland has caused panic among converters.
Demand for polyolefins has strengthened in Poland since last month.
"Many customers are interested in prices and will most likely start restocking in August" - a market participant said.
Semperit has successfully completed the acquisition of RICO Group, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of customised elastomer and plastics applications.