Lanxess (LXS GY) is raising prices for flame retardants and speciality additives by up to 35% and up to 50% for plasticisers

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Lanxess (LXS GY) is raising prices for flame retardants and speciality additives by up to 35% and up to 50% for plasticisers

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Lanxess is significantly increasing prices for its flame retardants and specialty additives by up to 35%, and even more for plasticisers, expecting upstream cost pressures to continue. This move suggests robust demand conditions and may indicate inflationary pressures in the chemicals sector, impacting cost dynamics across related industries. Traders should consider how this price increase might influence Lanxess's margins and competitive positioning, as well as potential ripple effects on peers and supply chains.

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