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S Korea launches anti-dumping investigation into China S-PVC
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--South Korea has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into polyvinyl chloride suspension resin (S-PVC) originating in China, its Trade Commission said on 8 July. Local producer...
Europe MX prices rise as premiums continue uphill charge
LONDON (ICIS)--The spot premium range for European mixed xylenes rose marginally in the week ending 10 July, on the back of healthy demand and slightly tighter supply. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Eurobob...
OUTLOOK: China capro price and supply advantages push regional producers to export
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Chinese producers are expected to maintain their dominance over the Asia caprolactam (capro) export markets in the second half of the year, supported by competitive production costs...
Plant status: China’s Shandong Dongming shuts MTBE plant for maintenance
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Shandong Dongming Petrochemical Location: Heze, Shandong, China Product: Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) Capacity (tonnes/year): 350,000...
Europe VAM spot pricing continues to soften, July talks underway
LONDON (ICIS)--European vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) spot pricing decreased further in. the week ended 10 July on ample supply and weak demand as July contract negotiations get underway. Spot pricing...
Toluene premiums rise again, no sign of slowdown
LONDON (ICIS)--European spot premiums for toluene rose in the week ending 10 July, on the back of ongoing healthy demand and slightly tightening supply. Premiums rose gradually in the week and were...
GCC PE prices fall on ample supply, renewed regional tension
DUBAI (ICIS)--Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) polyethylene (PE) prices declined in the week ended 10 July, pressured by healthy regional supply, subdued export demand and increased supplier...
Pakistan PE prices fall on abundant GCC and Asian supply, weak monsoon demand
DUBAI (ICIS)--Pakistan polyethylene (PE) import prices declined in the week ended 10 July, pressured by abundant GCC-origin supply, competitive Middle East offers and subdued buying interest as the...
Europe acetic acid July and Q3 talks underway, low season approaching
LONDON (ICIS)--European acetic acid July and Q3 contract price talks are underway, though both remain at an early stage. Demand is steady but remains muted as wider economic weakness is limiting...
Europe etac spot prices continue to soften amid seasonal slowdown
LONDON (ICIS)--European ethyl acetate (etac) spot prices declined further, with ample supply continuing to outpace demand during the seasonal summer slowdown. Etac prices dropped to...
Asia MEG jumps by 4% on prolonged supply disruption
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asian monoethylene glycol (MEG) prices jumped by 4% on Monday as worries on prolonged supply disruption has exerted upward pressure on spot market. Spot deals rose to $540-560/tonne...
E Med PP prices soften on cautious buying interest and regional instability
DUBAI (ICIS)--Polypropylene (PP) prices in the East Mediterranean (East Med) declined in the week ended 10 July, pressured by ample regional availability, weak buying interest and softer sentiment...
ICIS TTF Early Day assessments: 13 July 2026
– The ICIS East Asia Index (EAX) on 13 July has edged higher on renewed geopolitical concerns. These include a surge in military strikes by the US and Iran as well as attacks on ships
Extremophiles are rewriting the rules of life on Earth
Creatures that survive extreme conditions like mind-boggling temperatures and toxicity challenge how we define life. Bárbara Pinho finds out how it will impact how we search for life beyond Earth?
BLOG: Hormuz fighting, Russia’s fuel crisis highlight risks to global fuel and gas supplies
LONDON (ICIS)--Click here to see the latest blog post on Chemicals & The Economy by Paul Hodges, which suggests energy supplies are tightening as Hormuz attacks increase and Russia’s fuel...
Europe MTBE prices rise; both factor, gasoline up
LONDON (ICIS)--European methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) prices increased this week, supported by stronger demand. Overall supply is now widely viewed as balanced, having been long until recently....
INSIGHT: Diverging trends in pyrolysis chemical recycling between key regions
NEW YORK (ICIS)--The global pyrolysis market is at a crossroads. This market offers the option to divert volumes of polyolefin plastic waste into a circular, rather than linear, end-of-life path....
Battery Industry Issues Warning: Trade Groups Call for Better Conditions
Four industry associations (KLiB, VCI, VDMA, and ZVEI) are calling for systematic improvements to the framework conditions and a level playing field to ensure the development of the battery industry in Germany and Europe. On
OUTLOOK: Asia LAB – from panic to pressure, but where is the price floor?
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Just two months ago, the Asian linear alkyl benzene (LAB) market was gripped by one overriding fear – scarcity. The blockade risks around the Strait of Hormuz, disruptions to...
Shimadzu acquires European electron microscopy pioneer for $711 million
Shimadzu Corporation completed the acquisition on July 10 of all shares of Glass HoldCo s.r.o., which indirectly holds all shares of TESCAN GROUP, a.s., a Europe-based pioneer in electron microscopy, thereby making TESCAN a wholly