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Should Petrochemical Players Consider Africa and the Middle East as Growth in Europe and the West Slows?

7 October 2025

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Senior Consultant
Polymer Demand, Recycling and Sustainability

Strategic Shifts in Petrochemicals: Key Considerations for Companies

The past three years have highlighted significant challenges for plastics and polymers companies in Europe, with production under pressure from high energy costs, stringent regulations, and cheaper global supplies. This has led to plant closures and raised a crucial question for firms facing a weakening home market.

Should you shift capital and focus to faster-growing regions like the Middle East and Africa? The answer is sometimes yes, but only with a clear and well-thought-out plan.

Read Elizabeth Carroll's full article here