Demand from manufacturers looks set to be weak
Demand for recycled materials from the manufacturing sector appears like it will remain poor for the time being.
The...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 2 August 2019
The market for recycled goods was relatively quiet this week now that we are properly into holiday season.
However,...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 26 July 2019
Both recycled paper and plastics grades saw price increases this week, but both were due to different market conditions.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 19 July 2019
Recycled plastic volatility continues to be driven by the yo-yo PRN/PERN value.
With another rise in the PRN/PERN for...
Recycling export report: plastics (May 2019)
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
Recycling export report: paper (May 2019)
OCC and mixed paper exports fell considerably in May 2019, according to the latest HMRC export data.
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Recycling prices and market commentary: 12 July 2019
Aluminium and plastic PRN/PERN values hit £200, in what was another odd week for this market.
The price of...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 5 July 2019
Pricing recycled plastic packaging bales was a challenge this week as a rapidly falling plastic PRN/PERN price hit hard.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 28 June 2019
The market for recycled commodities calmed down this week as a whole with the plastic sector seeing some signs of stability for...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 21 June 2019
The plastic PRN/PERN market jumped above £500 this week, which caused everyone to panic and it then crashed.