European Petrochemicals Mid-year Outlook 2018

August 14, 2018

After a turbulent start to 2018, petrochemical players are questioning what the second half of the year will bring. The ICIS mid-year outlooks examine the pricing drivers for a number of key petrochemicals, looking at the impact of rising geopolitical tensions, a new wave of capacity in some markets, and what will be the main influences on supply and demand.

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