“The startup of our new production line comes at a time when the North American polypropylene industry needs it most,” said Alexandre Elias, Braskem’s vice president, PP North America, citing demand recovery from Covid-19 lockdowns.
“This demand, coupled with recent operating challenges in the industry, has created a situation where clients in North America need our support,” Elias added.
A combination of factors suddenly turned around a market in just a couple of months with excess supply turning to sudden tightness and price hikes, according to a market source.
