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Polymer News On May-8-2004

Asian PP maker concerned about how China’s new credit policy will affect buying in the days ahead

May 8, 2004

Asia’s PP markets ended eventless this week even though makers across the region were seen attempting price hikes following th...


PE makers work hard to keep prices firm, traders however lower offers marginally

May 8, 2004

Even as LLDPE and HDPE makers this week worked hard to keep their prices firm, even considering upward revisions on account of ...


ABS seller down adjusts offers in the hope of igniting sales

May 8, 2004

Reports of fast diminishing ABS inventory levels with converters did little to keep prices of ABS up this week as sellers were ...


PTA prices in Asia inch higher

May 8, 2004

A lift in PTA demand helped prices lift as reports of fresh polyester company start ups prompted speculators to step forward wi...


Crude prices on Friday surge

May 8, 2004

Crude oil prices on Friday traded at the USD 40/barrel mark for the first time since 1990 , shortly after Iraq invaded Kuwait w...


Tight VCM avails in Asia keep prices firm this week despite dull demand for PVC in the region

May 8, 2004

Although EDC this week traded flat at the USD 425/mt CFR Asia levels, VCM was seen trading firm with the undertone positive des...


PVC buying dampened in Asia this week

May 8, 2004

Buyer sentiments for PVC this week were dampened in Asia as several players remained away from the markets on account of holida...