European
LLDPE : Demand is limited because strike activity dominates south Europe-
Imports delayed until April end- Limited
DemandIn
the week ending March 22, spot market activity was muted in Europe's linear low
density market due to weak demand fundamentals. Market sources reported
that imports into Europe were delayed and that shipments are not expected until
the end of April. The market for European LLDPE has been in limited demand
since March 22nd, adding to the pessimistic outlook that participants have
heard recently. LLDPE in Europe has been strained by delayed
imports. Participants spoke of greater difficulty in sourcing material
compared to the beginning of the month. The week saw a decrease in
material availability due to other market factors. These dynamics were particularly
evident in southern Europe where strikes continued to restrict material supply
and transport. Recent...