Recycling prices and market commentary: 14 February 2020
There wasn't too much Valentine love in the air in the recycling sector this week, with challenging conditions dominating still.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 17 November 2023
Underlying prices were mostly stable this week, but last week's fall in the value of the PRN/PERN hit plastics markets once again.
Recycling market conditions: looking ahead (30 April 2018)
This week could prove to be a good one for exporters, with the pound falling against the dollar compared to last week.
Two weeks ago,...
Market conditions – looking ahead (12 March 2018)
As we head towards spring, the momentum in terms of prices seems to be towards steady as she goes rather than anything dramatic.
At the...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 9 September 2022
The first full week back after the summer holidays brought an environment of nervousness about the months ahead.
This...
Annual paper production has decreased while plastics remain stable
According to the office of national statistics big manufacturers of paper and paperboard have seen a 50.2% decrease in their sales since 2008 with...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 28 July 2023
While Europeans were sheltering from an intense heatwave in late July, Asian reprocessers had their minds on Christmas.
A...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 9 June 2023
Markets remain tough for paper grades and plastics especially, but there was a little bit of respite from the PRN/PERN market this...
James Armitage on the PRN market
Valpakās head of procurement James Armitage gives his opinion on the PRN market
Over the last few weeks, the...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 26 May 2023
Ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend, market participants seemed more interested in the sunny weather than trading.
This was...