Raw Materials – Combitech Italia

April 6, 2026

Asia, Market Forecast, Market Trends, Polymers, Raw Materials, Supply Chain admin

Plastic goods get dearer as war, raw material hoarding take toll

Chennai: Prices of plastic containers, chairs and other consumer durables are set to witness a 10% to 20% hike, as the raw material cost per kg has surged 70%, mainly due to the West Asia war.

January 21, 2026

Automotive Plastics Market, Circular Economy, Innovation, Raw Materials, Sustainable Mobility admin

Start of the Circular economy: Zwickau vehicle plant launches business areas

The Zwickau vehicle plant is now taking on the role of central competence center for the circular economy within the Volkswagen Group. In Zwickau, new business areas in the circular economy will be examined for economic viability, standards will be set and the knowledge gained will be made available to other locations worldwide. Volkswagen plans...

July 18, 2025

Plastic Market, Plastic Production, Plastic Recycling Market, Polymers, Polystyrene, Raw Materials, Supply Chain admin

Polymer prices – Weak demand, flexible prices, slow price erosion

The market went on vacation. Due to weak demand, polymer manufacturers and traders have resorted to flexible pricing. Planned and unplanned shutdowns by Central European polymer producers will ease supply pressures and prevent a large price drop.