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Resin Price Report: 3rd Week Of April 2023 - Resin prices show limited movement in slow April trading

Despite a relatively strong last two weeks of March, spot resin trading experienced another slow week, with activity in the first half of April resembling the generally slow first quarter.

Chinaplas recap: Innovative of the Year 2023

The cumulative number of visitors to Chinaplas 2023 is 227,68, increasing about 60% compared with the event two years ago. Within 3 days, 3,900+ exhibitors from 9 countries/regions pavilions gathered to share knowledge and experience about the plastic and rubber industry. That is to say, Chinaplas 2023 has unlocked many people’s opportunities to skyrocket their businesses. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the outstanding activities in this year's event.

Are biopolymer plastic and bioplastics the same?

The demand for sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics has grown as the world becomes more environmentally conscious. Biopolymers and bioplastics are two terms that are frequently used interchangeably in this context. So, what distinguishes biopolymers, biopolymer plastic, and bioplastics?

Resin Price Report: 2nd Week Of April 2023 - Significant price increases of several types of resins

Polyethylene prices increased in March despite low domestic demand and a weak spot market, thanks to the fourth active force majeure on Nova's cracker in Corunna, which disrupted monomer supplies and resin production. PE producers have another nickel increase on the table for April, and while rarely seen in 23 years, a PE decrease immediately following an increase is not expected. Prime Polyethylene prices held firm but did not advance in light of the March implementation, while Polypropylene slid another penny as PGP monomer prices continued to unravel.

Calpet, filler masterbatch, taical: what exactly they are?

As a plastic manufacturer, you must have heard about terms like filler masterbatch, calpet or taical. “But are they the same? Or are there any differences between them?” - you may think. Well, if you’re asking these questions, you’ve come to the right place.

Chinaplas 2023 - What can you expect?

Chinaplas 2023 marks the 35th edition of one of the world’s largest tradeshows for the plastic and rubber industry. The event will be held at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from 17th to 20th April 2023. In this article, let’s find out the most interesting figures of this year's event!

Resin Price Report: 1st Week Of April 2023 witnessed a decrease in many resin prices

Despite force majeures affecting supply, spot resin trading improved, with discounted Polyethylene and Polypropylene deals meeting solid demand. Spot prices for most Prime commodity grade resins slid back a cent, while upward cost-push pricing pressure from feedstock monomer eased toward the end of March. Spot Polyethylene volumes were robust, and although spot HDPE resins gave back a net $.01-.02/lb this month, they have been the strongest of the Polyethylene grades so far in 2023.