• Attempts to push polyethylene and polypropylene prices higher in Turkey are beginning to meet stronger resistance from buyers. • Converters are increasingly cautious about accepting additional increases after the sharp polymer price movements seen earlier in 2026. • Turkey's heavy dependence on imported polymers makes the market particularly sensitive to international supply, freight costs and geopolitical disruptions. • Growing buyer resistance could limit suppliers' ability to maintain further increases if downstream demand does not strengthen. • Developments in Turkey are also relevant for European producers and traders because of the country's important role in regional polymer trade flows.
• A new peroxide-based technology promises to improve the properties of recycled polypropylene. • The solution was presented at Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026. • The technology aims to enhance mechanical performance and expand the range of applications for recycled materials. • The development could help increase the use of recycled content in new products. • The industry is actively seeking solutions to reduce the performance gap between recycled and virgin polymers.
• L-Boxx Contractor won at Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 • Product contains more than 70% post-consumer recycled polypropylene (PCR) • Material originates from end-of-life vehicles and large household appliances • Product still meets Bosch requirements for impact and drop resistance • Example of mechanical recycling integrated into a demanding technical application
Borealis has announced price increases for polyolefins in Europe: +€70/ton for polyethylene (PE) and +€50/ton for polypropylene (PP). The new prices apply starting April 1, 2026.
A new industrial partnership strengthens Serbia’s recycling capacity for polypropylene (PP) regranulate, targeting export markets in Central Europe.