Global markets and capacity – 27 Jul 2026

Dow’s polyethylene price gains outweigh lower volumes as Q2 sales reach $12.1 billion

Versalis removes more than 520,000 tonnes of PE capacity from Brindisi

Vinylene carbonate spot price hits 200,000 yuan per tonne as battery demand meets tight inventory

Chemical-recycling closures expose the gap between pyrolysis yield and commercial viability

New US tariff round exempts oil, gas and fertilisers, muting the direct commodity hit