A quick glance at the statistics would suggest relative stability with European prices of engineering thermoplastics in May. However, the reductions for PC and PA 6 in the middle of the quarter are an initial clue that appearances can be deceptive. The slump in car production coupled with the never-ending uncertainties in global trading policy are putting constant pressure on notations. Only with enormous effort were producers able in many areas to carry prices over, mostly with the aid of the quarterly agreements signed two months ago, and sometimes also by simply dispensing with sales.
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