Slower US volume recovery
Despite tariff reduction, recovery in US export volumes may take several quarters and depends on customer demand and substitution effects.
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Despite tariff reduction, recovery in US export volumes may take several quarters and depends on customer demand and substitution effects.
The pyrolysis and carbon black plants are operating below expectations, and stabilization has taken longer than anticipated, with next expansion deferred to August 2026.
One key raw material grade saw a 45% increase in input costs, with only 35% passed through; full pass-through expected from next quarter but remains uncertain.
Virgin polypropylene prices declined 30-35% YoY due to low-cost imports from China, compressing spreads and slowing demand for recycled content.