industrial grade Plasticizers-Europe H2 February 2024

  • industrial grade Plasticizers-Europe H2 February 2024
  • industrial grade Plasticizers-Europe H2 February 2024
  • industrial grade Plasticizers-Europe H2 February 2024
  • What happened to the European plasticizers market in 2023?
  • The European plasticizers market languished in the doldrums during 2023 as buyers postponed or cancelled orders and continued to purchase only for short-term requirements. Producers have continued to operate European 2-EH and plasticizer plants at reduced rates in line with demand.
  • What is S&P Global's Chemical economics handbook – plasticizers?
  • S&P Global’s Chemical Economics Handbook – Plasticizers has been compiled using primary interviews with key suppliers and organizations, and leading representatives from the industry in combination with S&P Global’s unparalleled access to upstream and downstream market intelligence and expert insights into industry dynamics, trade, and economics.
  • Will chemical output grow in Europe in 2024?
  • Output of chemicals in Europe will grow 1.9% in 2024, ACC said. Cefic noted in its latest monthly report that the EU is losing competitiveness on global markets due to high energy and feedstock costs. Cefic estimates the EU's 2023 fall in chemical output at 8%.
  • How volatile is the plasticizers market?
  • With such a diverse range of applications, the plasticizers market can be volatile as it reacts to consumer trends, seasonality and regional supply. Buyers, sellers and traders must act quickly to make the most of market opportunities. This means constant access to the most current prices and data is key.
  • Why are plasticizer & OXO-alcohol markets stagnating in 2023?
  • With the year 2023 now into its second half, plasticizer and oxo-alcohol markets remain relatively stagnant globally. Demand failed to pick up as hoped and ongoing economic pressures left markets languishing in a slow demand cycle for many months.
  • What happened to Europe's chemical industry in 2024?
  • Europe's chemical industry enters 2024 mired in one of the deepest crises it has ever faced. The industry struggled with weak demand throughout 2023, which caused chemical prices to drop at a time of historically high costs, particularly for energy and feedstocks and exacerbated by heavy labor and regulatory expenses.

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