Europe PS January demand rockets as buyers continue to anticipate surge in styrene costs

摘要

LONDON (ICIS)--European polystyrene (PS) January demand is particularly strong with multiple producers selling out early in the month due to a combination of pre-buying activity and re-stocking. Availability was tight with some buyers unable to receive usual volumes from suppliers amid the strong buying interest and despite BASF production cuts having ended as Rhine water levels recovered over the Christmas period.