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13.05.2025 IRAN  Petchem production on upward trajectory despite sanction pressure / Economic crisis impacts local consumption / Results of export-diversification campaign unclear

27.03.2025 POLYURETHANE MARKET  World TPU demand to rise by 2.5% in 2025 / Growth relies on specialised grades and advanced formulations – IAL Consultants report

17.02.2025 XPS  Global volumes projected at nearly 1.4 mn t by 2030 / Construction of energy-efficient buildings push growth / Asia-Pacific main driver – report

03.02.2025 BIOPLASTICS  Strong capacity growth forecast in years ahead / Multiple investments proposed worldwide – nova-Institute report

07.01.2025 GLOBAL TRADE  EU agrees major trade deal with Mercosur / Opportunities for EU manufacturers to increase exports of automotive parts, chemicals

04.12.2024 UN PLASTICS TREATY  No consensus after Busan talks / Petchem industry accused of ‘unsupportive' behaviour / Rising endorsement of production caps / Further session planned

30.10.2024 NESTE  Deal inked to supply Braskem with renewable, recycled feedstocks

11.09.2024 MARINE LITTER  The Ocean Cleanup declares mission accomplished / Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be plastics-free within 10 years

16.07.2024 UN PLASTICS TREATY  First round of text-based negotiation on SUPs, microplastics, EPR completed

09.05.2024 UN PLASTICS TREATY  “The work is far from over”: Polymer production remains contentious in fourth session / Some convergence on waste management, recycling / 170 nations strive toward a global agreement

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