Author: polymersglobal
Recycled Polymer Markets Follow Virgin Resin Price Surge Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict The ongoing conflict in Iran continues to create uncertainty across global polymer markets, driving significant increases in virgin plastic resin prices and influencing recycled polymer pricing worldwide. According to market analysts, recycled plastics are once again moving in line with virgin resin markets after a period of divergence. Recent price increases in recycled materials have been largely driven by rising virgin resin costs rather than a significant improvement in end-user demand. Industry observers note that geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions have become the dominant factor affecting polymer markets.…
The global polymer industry is set to benefit from enhanced market intelligence as ICIS has secured exclusive access to the AMI Polymer Demand and Plastics Processors Database. The move strengthens ICIS’s ability to deliver deeper insights into global polymer demand and provide a more comprehensive understanding of downstream plastics markets. By integrating AMI’s industry-leading demand and processor data into the ICIS Supply & Demand Database, customers will gain a clearer view of the entire plastics value chain. The enhanced platform connects production, consumption, and application-level data, enabling businesses to better understand how trends in sectors such as packaging, automotive, construction,…