【Overseas News】Global Plastics Machinery Market Sees Diverging Prospects! Syensqo Unveils New Polyamide; South Korea's Exports to U.S. Plunge

News Highlights:

Raw Material News-Veoneer delays final investment decision on green polyolefins project.

Automotive News-Facing exorbitant claims! Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, etc.5Major automobile giants stand trial.

Electronic News-Shisuo launches a new low-density high-performance polyamide.HPPAIt can significantly reduce the structural components of consumer electronic products.

Medical News-Coveris SABICCollaboration to launch a medical plastic recycling project.

Macro News-South Korea's exports to the US plummet more than40%

Price Information-Ethylene Asia:CFRNortheast Asia785 / CFRSoutheast Asia780 /

The following are details of international news:

1.Veolia delays final investment decision on green polyolefin project.

APMüller Holding Company's subsidiary Vionio announced that it plans to construct a facility in Antwerp, Belgium.15The final investment decision for the billion-euro green polyolefin project plan(FID)Postponed to2026Mid-year. The project's annual production is3010,000 tons will use China's renewable methanol for methanol-to-olefins conversion.(MTO)The factory's raw materials.MTOThe green ethylene and propylene produced by the factory will be supplied to downstream polyethylene.(PE)And polypropylene(PP)Device. However, the project is still planned to be.2029Annual production.

2.Coveris SABICCollaborate on a medical plastic recycling project.

Paper and plastic manufacturers Coveris A healthcare circular project has been launched, aiming to successfully recycle used medical plastic packaging into new contact-sensitive packaging.Coveris  SABIC、Zuyderland Medical center, healthcare brand Artivion Cooperate with other partners.Coveris Halle From nativeTRUCIRCLE PE Extruded film from resin.Coveris Rohrdorf Convert the film into sterile bags. Further deliver to healthcare brands.ArtivionPackage their vascular surgery guidewires and supply them back again.Zuyderland The medical center, this circuit is completely closed. The final packaging solution now includes25% The packaging is attributed to uncontaminated medical waste.

3.K 2025The market outlook for plastic processing equipment is divided! Germany is pessimistic, while Chinese and Japanese plastic machine companies are optimistic about the future prospects.

2025Year GermanyKThe American Plastics Industry Association (API) at the exhibition.Plastics Industry AssociationThe "Global Trends Report" was released, and the Chief Economist...Perc PinedaShared2024Key industry data for the year.PinedaThe export value of the U.S. machinery and equipment industry has decreased.17.3%, dropped to11billion dollars; import value decreased1.3%The total amount is34billion dollars.2024The overall trade deficit of the U.S. plastics industry has decreased.21billion USD, if not for the increase in resin exports.2.5%(Total amount reaching)426The trade deficit situation will significantly worsen (billion USD), he added.2025The reduction in the annual interest rate is expected to drive capital expenditures beyond.2024 240billion dollars. German equipment manufacturers are going through a difficult period.2026The market recovery for the year is not optimistic. Meanwhile, equipment manufacturers in Japan and China hold more optimistic outlooks.

4.Braskem K 2025 Biobased products for healthcare.PE

Braskem  K 2025 Showcased new generation bio-based and circular product solutions aimed at accelerating the transformation of the plastics industry. Under its sustainable product portfolio,Braskem Showcasing product launches and partnerships that bring sustainability and innovation into packaging, healthcare, hygiene, and consumer goods.Medcol Under the brand,Braskem A low-density polyethylene has been launched, specifically designed for pharmaceutical applications, such as blowing.- -Sealing technology, such as plastic ampoules with screw caps. The material meets regulatory requirements, is free of additives, and has higher temperature resistance and fluidity. Its updated life cycle assessment study (2023 The carbon footprint for the year is shown as-2.27 kgCO2per kilogramE The value has strengthened its sustainability in healthcare packaging.

5.Sekisui has launched a new low-density high-performance polyamide.HPPA), can significantly reduce the structural components of consumer electronic products.

Recently, the global leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, SSOCO,Syensqo) announced the launch ofKalix® LD-4850 BK000A new type of low-density high-performance polyamide.HPPA...aimed at meeting the ever-changing demands of the consumer electronics industry.Kalix® LD-4850 Able to help manufacturers achieve smartphones.AR/VR Significant weight reduction of structural components in devices such as headphones and other smart electronic products. Compared to traditional polyamides and polycarbonates used in structural components, this new grade has reduced weight.30%At the same time, it maintains excellent mechanical strength and surface aesthetics.

6.Siemens launches biobased plastic housing coupling relay, using70%Waste cooking oil raw material

Recently, Siemens launched a series of coupling relays, the housings of which are made of plastic containing...70%Bio-based components derived from biomass waste. Innovative.Sirius 3RQ4The coupling relay series represents a significant advancement in the field of sustainable electrical component manufacturing.irius 3RQ4Coupling relay using bio-based plasticsAkulon K225-KS B-MB, by the high-performance engineering materials manufacturer Enhaly.EnvaliorDeveloped in collaboration with Siemens to meet all performance specifications. The raw material for this plastic comes from discarded cooking oil collected from food processing companies, restaurants, snack bars, and households after frying.UCO）。

7.Facing sky-high claims! Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, and others.5Major automaker on the defendant's bench

Recently, the High Court in London, UK, welcomed a high-profile trial.——Mercedes-Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, Nissan, andStellantisPeugeot and Citroën, subsidiaries of the company, have been brought to court for allegedly using illegal cheating devices in their diesel cars.85Tens of thousands of British car owners are seeking compensation for being misled about the environmental performance of their vehicles. The key point of contention in this trial is whether5The emission control systems installed in diesel vehicles by domestic car manufacturers are being examined to determine if they constitute "deceptive design". According to the agenda of the UK's High Court, the judge needs to decide whether there is a "discrepancy between laboratory test emissions and real-world driving emissions" and whether the manufacturers intentionally designed these systems to circumvent clean air regulations.

Overseas Macro Market:

South Korea's exports to the U.S. plummet.40%】 

According to the latest statistics from the Korea Customs Service, in the first ten days of this month, South Korea's exports to the United States have sharply decreased by over 40% year-on-year. For a long time, the United States has consistently ranked as the second-largest market for South Korean exports, but with the implementation of U.S. tariff policies, this has changed.7Since this month, the United States has fallen to the third-largest export market for South Korea. In addition, the recent fluctuations in the Korean won exchange rate, an important factor affecting South Korean exports, have been significant. The Ministry of Economy and Finance of South Korea and the Bank of Korea jointly issued a statement yesterday, indicating that the recent volatility in the Korean won exchange rate has intensified. They are remaining vigilant and closely monitoring market trends. This marks the first verbal intervention in the exchange rate by the relevant South Korean authorities in a year and six months.

[Editorial from Global Times: The Netherlands Should Not Underestimate China's Determination and Ability to Safeguard Its Legitimate Rights and Interests]

The article states that the Dutch government.10 12The Netherlands has made an "extremely special" decision to intervene in the Dutch company Nexperia, which is under the Chinese firm Wingtech Technology, due to concerns that it may pose a risk to "economic security in the Netherlands and Europe."9 30The Japanese government has issued administrative directives that restrict the business decisions of Anshi Semiconductor and its affiliated entities, effectively depriving Chinese shareholders of their normal control. It is evident to all that this is a serious interference by the Dutch government under the pretext of baseless "national security" concerns against a chip company controlled by a Chinese enterprise.

[Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Egypt]

Local time10 13On that day, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey signed a document regarding the ceasefire agreement in Gaza at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The Sharm El-Sheikh "Peace Summit," hosted by Egypt, opened that evening. The summit was co-chaired by Egyptian President Sisi and U.S. President Trump.

【Spot gold hits a new historical high.】

Spot gold4100 /Ounce threshold, refreshed historical high to4103.90The intraday increase of the US dollar exceeded2.0%。

2025Gold prices have risen year-to-date.1479The cumulative increase of the US dollar exceeds56%。

Price Information:

The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar is reported.7.1021downgrade14Point; previous trading day's midpoint rate7.1007The previous trading day's official closing price.7.1329The night session yesterday closed.7.1321。

Upstream Raw Material USD Market Price

Ethylene Asia:CFRNortheast Asia785 / CFRSoutheast Asia780 /

Acrylic Northeast Asia:FOBAverage price in South Korea750 / CFRChina average price to775 / 5 /

【LLDPEUSD market price

Thin film:850-890 / CFRHuangpu);

Injection molding:945-1010 / CFRHuangpu);

【HDPEThe market price of US dollars

Film910-940 / CFRHuangpu.

Hollow:855 / CFRHuangpu)

Injection molding: 850 / CFRHuangpu);

Pipe Material1010 / CFRHuangpu);

【LDPEUSD market price

Thin film:1050-1070 / CFRHuangpu);

Coating:1280 / CFRHuangpu.

【PPUSD market price

Injection Molding860-915 / CFRHuangpu.

Co-polymerization:850-900 / CFRNansha).

The above content translates to "Membrane material" in English.1020 / CFRHuangpu).

Transparent:1045-1125 / CFRHuangpu);

Pipe:1100 / CFRShanghai).