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Exploring the upcoming EU packaging regulation with its disruptive effects on the petrochemical sector. Delving into recyclability mandates, recycled content goals, and packaging reusability requirements. Highlighting the impact on the polymer industry and material restrictions. Discussing industry collaboration in renewable energy and recycling initiatives. Addressing challenges in the plant plastics sector and regulatory adjustments to foster innovations in plastic recycling.

SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia recycled polymers markets were sluggish for the most part in 2023. In early 2024 too, challenges that dim the short-term outlook persist.Some legislations surrounding recycling were also put in place in the region over the last few years, but the obstacles that limit the growth of this sector still remain.In this chemical podcast, ICIS senior editor Arianne Perez and analysts Joshua Tan and Chua Xin Nee share their insights on the topic.

SINGAPORE (ICIS)— China recently recorded an average propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit run rate of 47.6% on 3 April, down from 58.7% from a week before, marking the biggest week-on-week decrease ever and hitting the lowest point on record, according to ICIS data.   However, the average operating rate of PDH units in China is expected to pick up from late April as restarts are expected amid expectations of wider propylene-propane price spreads in Q2 and Q3. In this podcast, ICIS Analyst Wang Yan shares insights on the challenges faced by PDH operators. 

Governments around the world are accelerating moves to impose anti-dumping duties as China ramps up exports of excess chemicals capacities. -          New wave of chemicals anti-dumping investigations against China-          Led by EU, US, India, Brazil, South Korea-          China exporting more excess chemicals and other industrial products-          China imports an added burden for struggling chemical companies in Europe -          More trade barriers could drive deglobalization of chemical markets-          China, Japan and India rely heavily on exports to fuel their economies

Europe's virgin polyethylene and polypropylene markets show signs of a slow start in April post-Easter break. The podcast features Matt Tudball and Vicky Ellis discussing supply/demand shifts from March, pricing trends, industry challenges, and the upcoming ICIS World Polyolefins Conference in Vienna. Insights are shared on market dynamics, changes, and the anticipation for peer interactions at the event.

Exploring how the shift to regional supply chains may benefit the ISO tank container market, fitting into shipping containers and bridging the gap between chemical parcel tankers and steel drums. With a global fleet of 850,000 ISO tanks projected for 2023, showing a fast-growing sector with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2% over 10 years.

Analyst Joshua Dill, Senior Analyst Andrea Bassetti, and Senior Market Editor Emily Friedman discuss key takeaways from the 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference, covering topics like resin pricing dynamics, chemical recycling projections, industry challenges, legislative impacts, and advancements in chemical recycling technologies.

Exploring the contrasting supply situations of ethylene and propylene in Asia, with northeast Asia seeing ample supply while southeast Asia faces tight supply. Delving into the impact of deep-sea movements and arbitrage windows opening. Analyzing the potential market shifts and challenges in Asia's olefins market, including cargo acquisitions and freight rate concerns.

SINGAPORE (ICIS) – China’s continuing real-estate sector woes ensured healthy exports, especially to the major market of India. Supply continued to be ample in the region, while market participants digested news of impending implementation of BIS regulations and the initiation of the ADD investigation. Influx of exports from China continues amid sluggish domestic consumption India’s DGTR releases notification on ADD investigation Sentiment to be swayed by elections, monsoon, potential BIS regulations In this chemical podcast, ICIS editors Damini Dabholkar and Jonathan Chou discuss recent market conditions with an outlook ahead in Asia.

SINGAPORE (ICIS) -- The importance of regulations cannot be overlooked as countries work towards their sustainability targets. However, the regulatory landscape in Asia Pacific is fragmented, resulting in a complex web of intricacies.As a result, countries may have similar policies, but implemented at different levels of maturity. For example, Southeast Asian countries tend have detailed roadmaps but lack specificity while countries in Northeast Asia tend to have matured policies that covers a wide range of applications and encourage multi-stakeholder engagement.In this podcast, ICIS Analysts Chua Xin Nee and Joshua Tan explore Asia Pacific’s regulatory landscape.