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European Polyolefins Outlook 2018

European polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) editor Linda Naylor looks at the potential impact of new North American capacities on the European polyethylene market and looks at the divergent path PE and PP markets will take in 2018.

Download our exclusive outlook to examine the trends and key drivers for PP and PE markets, with an in-depth look at the challenges, threats and opportunities that lie ahead.

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