Polish converters continue to buy polyolefins on an ad hoc basis, and if possible, hold off new purchases in anticipation of further price cuts. Packaging remains one of the most active consuming industries.
Although polyolefins have got cheaper this month, converters have still been holding off restocking and have been reduced purchases compared with October.
Converters, as usual, have been sluggish in the market in late October. All of its players have been waiting for new price announcements.
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The end of September has seen increased demand for polyolefins compared with the middle of the month in the Polish market.
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