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Iran war boosts C2, C3 prices

13.03.2026 — By Plasteurope.com Price Team — The current Plasteurope.com Polymer Price Forecast, based on a best-case scenario where the military conflict in the Middle East remains limited in duration, anticipates that direct fighting will last some four to six weeks, to be followed by a multi-week period for...

13.03.2026 POLYMER PRICES  China standard thermoplastics February: Prices firm except for polyethylene / Demand remains weak during holidays / Seasonal recovery and Middle East conflict to drive up prices in March

12.03.2026 SABIC  Resin maker changes C2/C3 formula-based contracts / Price hikes for PE, PP

12.03.2026 SAUDI ARAMCO  Oil and gas group warns against 'catastrophic consequences' of Iran war for global oil market / G7 countries release national reserves

12.03.2026 LOGISTICS  War in Middle East grips maritime logistics / Freight rates surge / Forces majeures announced due to supply shortages

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13.03.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Standard thermoplastics trend March: Middle East conflict leads to triple-digit increases for nearly all materials / Prices likely to rise further

13.03.2026 CABOT  Carbon black manufacturer plans price hikes and surcharges

13.03.2026 WACKER CHEMIE  German silicone specialist intends to lower its long-term forecast / 'We will reduce our production', says CEO

13.03.2026 POLYURETHANE  Dow, Huntsman, Lanxess raise prices for MDI and polyols

13.03.2026 PLASTIC FANTASTIC Plastic golf tees get their cards marked

12.03.2026 SABIC  Energy surcharges for PC, PBT, blends

12.03.2026 TRINSEO  March surcharges for styrenics more than doubled

12.03.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Update: North America Trend March: Polymer producers announce drastic price demands due to Iran conflict / Increased export demand / Higher raw material costs add upward pressure

12.03.2026 ENERGENTA  German recycler seals takeover of MBA Polymers' local ops

12.03.2026 PLASTIC INGENUITY  US thermoformer expands into Europe for first time / Acquisition of Germany's Spezi-Pack

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