EU orders registration of Sinopec polyvinyl alcohol imports
The EU has introduced customs registration for certain polyvinyl alcohol imports made by Sinopec in China. The measure accompanies a reopened anti-dumping examination and leaves the final level of any revised EU duties unresolved.
Asia–Europe container freight rates decline further
Asia–Europe container shipping costs have weakened further, according to Drewry's latest assessment. Rates on the principal northern European route declined, while Mediterranean prices remained stable during the week.
UK titanium dioxide anti-dumping duties proposed
07 Oct 26 Trade
The UK trade case over Chinese rutile titanium dioxide has reached a decisive stage, with findings that could reshape cost structures and sourcing for pigments used across plastics, coatings and other industrial applications, too.
US expands Iran sanctions into automotive and rail sectors
Washington has widened its industrial sanctions programme against Iran, bringing additional manufacturing sectors and overseas supply networks within the scope of new measures.
INEOS Backs EU PVC Anti-Dumping Investigation
INEOS has welcomed the EU investigation into PVC imports from four countries and used the decision to call for faster trade-defence procedures as it brings fresh cases across polymers and chemicals in defence of European industry.
EU chemical trade surplus widens to €19.6bn in July
The EU’s chemical trade surplus widened in July 2026, with exports growing faster than imports. The sector’s performance contrasted with a weaker overall trade balance.
Italian import prices rise 5% as July imports decline
Import prices increased as purchases from outside the EU fell month on month.
German imported plastics prices rise 17.8% in July
Prices for imported plastics in primary forms increased 17.8% year on year in Germany.
EU Sets Chinese Polyamide Yarn Duties at 60–67.6%
The European Commission published definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese polyamide yarnon 28 July 2026, replacing provisional measures imposed in March. The measures cover synthetic continuous filament yarns of aliphatic polyamides,…
Radici plans Novara adipic acid shutdown despite recent EU duties
Radici Chimica is planning to stop adipic acid production at its Novara site, according to Italian media reports. The restructuring could affect up to 140 of the 287 employees working at the…
EU27 PS imports fell in November, reflecting a retreat from Pakistan and Turkey
EU27 PS imports fell 35.2% MoM to 13,333 MT in November. KR and JP lifted volumes, while TR, PK, and SG softened. YoY up 16.2%; YTD up 18.3%, indicating a broader expansion.
EU27 Polycarbonate Imports Decline MoM, Supply Mix Shifts Toward Korea and US
EU27 polycarbonate imports fell 20% MoM to 16,901 MT, led by Korea amid declines from China, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia; the US rose. YoY up 40.2%; YTD up 37.5%, with mix skewing to Asia.
EU27 PA Imports Ease in November as U.S. Volumes Contract
EU27 PA6 imports fell 6.7% MoM in November to 19,647 MT. YoY volumes rose 16.2%, driven by China and Turkey, while U.S. shipments declined. YTD remained 1.4% lower, reflecting a leaner transatlantic mix.
EU27 PMMA Imports Edge Higher on Asian Gains; YoY and YTD Lower – November 2025
EU27 PMMA imports rose 4.7% MoM to 3,994 MT in November, lifted by China, Singapore, Korea, and Malaysia, while Saudi Arabia softened. YoY fell 5.4%; YTD down 11.9%, with the mix tilting toward Asia.
China’s trade surplus hits record as exports to Europe rise
China closed 2025 with a record trade surplus of USD 1.19 trillion after exports and imports both beat expectations in December, according to ING Economics. Exports rose 6.6% year on year in…
EU27 PMMA Imports Edge Higher in October as China Volumes Contract
EU27 PMMA imports rose 6.6% MoM to 3,813 MT in October, supported by South Korea and Saudi Arabia, while China fell sharply; YoY -37.0%. YTD volumes -12.5% amid a reweighted supplier mix.
EU Raises Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Glass Fibre
26 Nov 25 Trade
EU raises anti-dumping duties. The European Commission has raised anti-dumping duties on imports of continuous filament glass fibre (GFR) from China after concluding that existing measures failed to prevent injury to the…
EU27 PC Imports Rise on Asian Supply Rebound – September 2025
EU27 PC imports rose 41.5% MoM in September to 22,250 MT, led by China and Saudi Arabia, while Korea remained top supplier. YoY +30.2%; YTD +34.3%, with Taiwan and Saudi Arabia softer YoY.
EU27 PMMA Imports Fall as Korea and Saudi Retreat, China Advances – September 2025
EU27 PMMA imports fell 20.5% MoM to 3,577 MT in September. China rose 56.7% to 1,229 MT, while Korea and Saudi Arabia slumped. Total was 42.5% lower YoY; YTD down 9.2%.