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European Plastics News and Price Reports

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POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS 

Naphtha weakness amplifies correction

15.06.2026 — By Plasteurope.com staff — We expect a more pronounced correction in July than previously anticipated, with the noticeable easing on the raw material side serving as the primary driver. Declines in naphtha prices significantly reduce the cost burden for European steam crackers and increase pressur...

15.06.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING ITALY  Plastics waste stockpiles surge as recycling system nears 'paralysis'

12.06.2026 LOGISTICS  Freight rates skyrocket on Trump's threat of new import tariffs / Rush for available transport capacity begins

11.06.2026 PIE INDUSTRY TALK Register now for the latest PIE webinar on European plastics recycling in turbulent times

11.06.2026 RECYCLING JAPAN  Approval of JPY 1 bn investment to boost plastics recycling / Quotas for recycled content to be phased in by March 2029

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15.06.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Standard thermoplastics trend June: Polyolefin prices fall significantly / Styrenics see greater stability

15.06.2026 VERSALIS  Fire in Italy destroys styrenics warehouse / No damage to production facilities reported

15.06.2026 PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY  One in three companies putting investments on hold / Middle East conflict increases pressure on German plastics processors – Pro-K survey

15.06.2026 EVONIK  Chemical solutions and modular systems facilitate plastics recycling / Catalysts remove impurities from pyrolysis oil

15.06.2026 BERLIN PACKAGING  Blue Sky acquisition strengthens container portfolio

12.06.2026 INTERZERO  Construction of PP recycling pilot plant in Germany / Food-grade applications targeted

12.06.2026 ARMANDO ALVAREZ  First recycling plant for PE film waste commissioned in southern Spain

12.06.2026 LIDL / KAUFLAND  German Schwarz retail group falls short of some sustainability targets for plastic packaging / Recyclability below target

12.06.2026 PLASTIC FANTASTIC The real World Cup winnings

11.06.2026 CELANESE  Producer shutters compounding in South Korea / Production to be relocated to China, India

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