low price Plasticizers-Europe H2 May 2024 UK

  • low price Plasticizers-Europe H2 May 2024 UK
  • low price Plasticizers-Europe H2 May 2024 UK
  • low price Plasticizers-Europe H2 May 2024 UK
  • 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.
  • How will global demand for plasticizers affect the plasticizer market?
  • Continued global demand for flexible PVC will lead to continued growth for plasticizers. Demand for most downstream plasticizer markets is greatly influenced by general economic conditions. As a result, demand for plasticizers largely follows the patterns of the leading world economies.
  • What is the global plasticizer consumption rate?
  • Overall, global plasticizer consumption will grow at a rate of about 3.5% per year in the next few years. Phthalate esters, based on phthalic acid, are the main types of plasticizers used since they satisfy a broad range of processing and performance requirements, as well as a large number of markets.
  • 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 did European plasticiser producers struggle during H2?
  • European plasticiser producers struggled withhigh energy costs, a factor that pushed up their respective costs bases significantly. At the same time, imports of plasticisers from Turkey and Asia have been competitive while overall downstream demand has softened during H2.
  • 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.

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