Episode 1253: FAKUMA '24 PODCAST: EU economy struggle, Adnoc's Covestro takeover top talking points ahead of plastics trade fair

Stephanie Wix, Markets Editor at ICIS, and Meeta Ramnani, Reporter at ICIS, dive into the challenges facing the ABS market and the European plastics landscape. They discuss the Adnoc-Covestro acquisition and its potential impacts on polycarbonate competition. The duo highlights rising freight costs, the push for sustainability amidst recycling trends, and concerns regarding greenwashing. Additionally, they explore shifts in contract negotiations and the role of the upcoming Fakuma trade fair in shaping industry discussions.