Chemical Conversations: K-Show Plastics Preview - Turkish Market Trends

02/10/2025 7 min Episodio 1088
Chemical Conversations: K-Show Plastics Preview - Turkish Market Trends

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, James Elliott, VP of Business Development, is joined by Dila Odluyurt, Senior Reporter for Polymers, about the shifting landscape in Turkey’s polyethylene and polypropylene markets. From stockpiling triggered by Middle East tensions to cautious buying amid currency volatility, find out what’s driving sentiment, and what might come next.
Key topics discussed:
- Why Turkish polymer demand remains weak despite price fluctuations
- How Middle East tensions and new capacity influenced stockpiling
- On-the-ground insights from Gaziantep end users and contract pricing trends
- Expectations for further PP price declines and cautious buying behaviour

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