PODCAST: Macroeconomic pressure continues to weigh on Asia recycling sentiment
Damini Dabholkar
22-Oct-2024
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–The short-term demand outlook for recycled polymers from Asia remains sluggish especially for low-value grades, mainly due to poor economics and brand users’ preference of cheaper virgin plastics.
- Upcoming regulation in deep-sea regions fails to support Asia recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) exports
- Asia recycled polyethylene (rPE), recycled polypropylene (rPP) remain traded mostly in domestic markets
- Investments into recycling continue across Asia despite weak demand
In this chemical podcast, ICIS senior editor Arianne Perez discusses recent market conditions with an outlook ahead in Asia.
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