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ICIS - chemical podcasts
China
Europe
Chemical Industry
Tariffs
PET
Recycling
India
Butyl Acetate
Ethylene
Geopolitical Tensions
Propylene
Middle East
Chemical Recycling
Polyethylene
Sustainability
Ammonia
Southeast Asia
Polypropylene
Oxo Alcohol Market
Circular Economy

This podcast is brought to you by ICIS, a leading global price discovery service for the oil, energy, fertilizer and petrochemical sectors.

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As the war in the Middle East pushed up energy costs in Europe, politicians in Brussels have sprung into action on moves to improve chemical industry competitiveness.

* Iran war pushed EU to accelerate moves on cutting energy costs

* Now up to m... more

Join the ICIS European Recycling Team as they discuss the key topics and takeaways they hope to get from this year's Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) taking place in Amsterdam on 5-6 May.

You can meet the Europe Recycling Team at the ICIS Boot... more

SINGAPORE (ICIS)-- China’s polyethylene (PE) producers are increasingly exploring Southeast Asia (SEA) as an export destination as domestic market fundamentals shift and pressure builds at home.

China has traditionally not been a net exporter of PE,... more

SHANGHAI (ICIS)--Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict in late February, attention has increasingly focused on its impact on energy and petrochemical markets. A steep rise in crude oil and naphtha prices has driven a rapid increase in prices... more

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Recent Guests

Marco Mensink
Director General of Cefic, Europe's main chemicals trade association
CEFIC
Episode: Episode 1462: Think Tank: Iran war has spurred EU into action on industry competitiveness
Yolanda Chen
Analyst commenting on end-use demand and ABS/PS/ EPS markets
ICIS
Episode: Episode 1459: PODCAST: China’s aromatics end-industries demand slows amid rising raw material costs, Mideast conflict
Jose Antonio Alarcón
Technical support and development expert at PETCORE Europe
PETCORE Europe
Episode: Episode 1456: Sustainably Speaking: Early action, enforcement needed for PET trays to meet PPWR - PETCORE Europe
Denis Bortzmeyer
Scientific Director for Open Innovation at Arkema
Arkema
Episode: Episode 1454: Think Tank: Chemical industry needs more innovation despite geopolitical turmoil
Doris He
Senior analyst focusing on Asian olefin and polyolefin markets
ICIS
Episode: Episode 1453: PODCAST: Mideast conflicts reshape recent Asian C3 market, and what lies ahead?
Lillian Ren
Analytical team member from LOPG
ICIS/LOPG
Episode: Episode 1453: PODCAST: Mideast conflicts reshape recent Asian C3 market, and what lies ahead?
Joey Foo
ICIS editor based in Singapore
ICIS
Episode: Episode 1453: PODCAST: Mideast conflicts reshape recent Asian C3 market, and what lies ahead?
Elaine Zhang
Counterpart in China covering BD supply balance in China
ICIS
Episode: Episode 1451: Global BD prices surge on Middle East supply disruption
Gawaine Preston
Analyst sharing European market perspective and derivative implications
ICIS
Episode: Episode 1451: Global BD prices surge on Middle East supply disruption

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ICIS editorial team and contributors
ICIS editors and analysts anchoring market discourse with regional and topic-specific expertise across chemicals, energy, and plastics.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great content but bad audio quality

    Love the content and the expertise provided by the podcast. But for a professional podcast, the audio quality is below bad. This makes the podcast very difficult to consume. If you would up the microphones and the Audio quality just a bit, this podcast becomes much easier to listen to.

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Episode 1460: PODCAST: Mideast conflict adds pressure as China’s polyolefins producers eye Southeast Asia
Q: What is the current trend in PE markets as Southeast Asia becomes a key export destination for Chinese PE?
Supply from Chinese producers is increasing and shifting toward Southeast Asia, while buyers in the region show caution and expect limited price relief in the near term due to ongoing supply concerns and higher import costs.
Episode 1454: Think Tank: Chemical industry needs more innovation despite geopolitical turmoil
Q: How can chemical companies stay focused on innovation in a challenging macroeconomic climate?
The panelists argue for maintaining long-term R&D direction, prioritizing core innovations that reduce costs and emissions, leveraging partnerships, and sustaining open innovation to keep the industry resilient through uncertain times.
Episode 1452: Think Tank: Middle East chemicals will take 12-18 months to return to normal
Q: Paul, how long until European imports can stabilize and flow conditions normalize?
Paul argues that even with a ceasefire, full normalization could take many months to over a year due to plant restarts, grid capacity constraints, and the need to reconfigure regional trade policies and supply chains.
Episode 1452: Think Tank: Middle East chemicals will take 12-18 months to return to normal
Q: Tom, what's the current outlook for the ceasefire and its impact on chemical markets?
Tom explains that while there is a temporary lull, the ceasefire is fragile and supply chains remain stressed; the Strait remains a bottleneck and escalation could push prices and disruptions back up, affecting shipments and refinery operations.
Episode 1450: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets see volatility spike as uncertainty grows on Middle East disruption
Q: In terms of the situation on Aquila Estes, what has the price trend been like over the last month and what impact do you see in that market?
Prices for butyl acrylate and 2-EHA have increased quite dramatically, with EA and MA rising less but still up; these moves reflect the size of spot markets, import disruptions from the Middle East and Asia, and heightened energy and feedstock costs. Market participants have seen limited March availability but expect further increases into April and May, depending on how long the disruption lasts and import flows resume.

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A globally focused, industry-driven show that centers on chemicals, energy, plastics, and recycling markets. Episodes routinely dissect market dynamics, regulatory shifts, geopolitical disruptions, and price movements across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with senior ICIS editors and analysts offering data-backed insights and regional context. A notable strength is its data-driven approach to complex supply chains, policy changes, and macro events, making it valuable for executives, traders, and procurement professionals tracking volatile markets. The show tends to feature seasoned industry analysts and editors who translate news into actionable market intelligence, offering listeners a pragmatic read on what moves the chemicals and pla... more

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