Expert's Opinion

Raw Material Availability, Prices Hikes May Be 2021’s Biggest Issue for Coatings, Ink Sectors

Causing significant disruption to the coatings and printing ink industries in the UK and across Europe.

Lack of availability of key raw materials and packaging and significant price increases are causing significant disruption to the coatings and printing ink industries in the UK and across Europe, according to the BCF.   Four significant trends are affecting raw material prices:  Strong global market demand has led to shortages of many raw materials; The oil price has risen by 58% since November (currently $68 a barrel); The global shortage of shipping containers has led to a sha...

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