PODCAST: Europe, US epoxy resins sellers try to boost margins, fight fierce competition from China

LONDON (ICIS)–The European and US epoxy resins markets are in a tug of war between margin and cost struggles versus still fragile underlying demand and competition from China and elsewhere in Asia.

The US anti-dumping case for epoxy resins against several Asian countries and the EU anti subsidy probe against Chinese wind turbines are also talking points as the West looks to protect its industry against unfair competition.

Senior editor Heidi Finch who covers the Europe epoxy market  discusses current and near term expectations with fellow senior editor Tarun Raizada, who covers the US epoxy market.

• Margin woes, tepid demand and Asia competition weigh on Europe, US epoxy
• Regulatory cases aim to tackle unfair competition from China, rest of Asia
• Near-term outlook cautious on demand, macroeconomics; seasonality likely to be diluted

Edited by Will Beacham