high purity Plasticizers-Europe H1 January 2024

  • high purity Plasticizers-Europe H1 January 2024
  • high purity Plasticizers-Europe H1 January 2024
  • high purity Plasticizers-Europe H1 January 2024
  • What happened to the European plasticizers market in 2023?
  • The European plasticizers market languished in the doldrums during 2023 as buyers postponed or cancelled orders and continued to purchase only for short-term requirements. Producers have continued to operate European 2-EH and plasticizer plants at reduced rates in line with demand.
  • What is the global plasticizer consumption rate?
  • Overall, global plasticizer consumption will grow at a rate of about 3.5% per year in the next few years. Phthalate esters, based on phthalic acid, are the main types of plasticizers used since they satisfy a broad range of processing and performance requirements, as well as a large number of markets.
  • Why are plasticizer & OXO-alcohol markets stagnating in 2023?
  • With the year 2023 now into its second half, plasticizer and oxo-alcohol markets remain relatively stagnant globally. Demand failed to pick up as hoped and ongoing economic pressures left markets languishing in a slow demand cycle for many months.
  • What is S&P Global's Chemical economics handbook – plasticizers?
  • S&P Global’s Chemical Economics Handbook – Plasticizers has been compiled using primary interviews with key suppliers and organizations, and leading representatives from the industry in combination with S&P Global’s unparalleled access to upstream and downstream market intelligence and expert insights into industry dynamics, trade, and economics.
  • How will global demand for plasticizers affect the plasticizer market?
  • Continued global demand for flexible PVC will lead to continued growth for plasticizers. Demand for most downstream plasticizer markets is greatly influenced by general economic conditions. As a result, demand for plasticizers largely follows the patterns of the leading world economies.
  • How volatile is the plasticizers market?
  • With such a diverse range of applications, the plasticizers market can be volatile as it reacts to consumer trends, seasonality and regional supply. Buyers, sellers and traders must act quickly to make the most of market opportunities. This means constant access to the most current prices and data is key.

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