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Packaging Polymers: Pandemic strains Asian recycling markets

Lockdowns across the world have hit feedstock supply, while the fall in crude oil and virgin polymer prices has hit demand and economics, raising questions about the future of the entire value chain. How does the current crisis compare with previous instances of collapse in crude oil and virgin polymer prices as was the case in 2008 and 2014? Uncover the challenges faced in the industry and discover more insights to navigate market complexity in the latest ICIS market update.

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