by jondabach | Oct 8, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices
Updates from China Replas this year revealed a market update regarding pellet imports. This update was made around the time scrap import restrictions were being introduced in Southeast Asia. Berg Mill shares information on the recycled pellet import update and what...
by jondabach | Aug 27, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices, Recycling
As promised, restrictions are coming from other countries, such as Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The U.S. continues to consider other avenues that are left, as overseas options are becoming scarce. This week, Berg Mill provides market updates regarding Thailand’s...
by jondabach | Aug 21, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices
A new 25% tariff will be imposed on August 23, fulfilling most of the expectations the industry predicted. The tariff has directly affected the market, and suppliers are battling price cuts from buyers. This week, Berg Mill highlights the new RCP import tariff and how...
by jondabach | Jul 2, 2018 | Market Conditions, Recycling, Shipping and Logistics, Sustainability
Scrap plastic is overflowing in Asia, including China’s neighboring countries. Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia are beginning to experience the effects of the plastic ban, causing concern amongst several countries. In this week’s blog we present the updates regarding...
by jondabach | Jun 19, 2018 | Market Conditions, Recycling
Old ways of thinking in the industry must change to enhance the quality of exported recyclables. The U.S. is changing the way we collect and sort scrap since China added more strict quality standards. This week, Berg Mill Supply Co. discusses the challenges the U.S....
by jondabach | Jun 5, 2018 | Market Conditions, Recycling
Due to overcapacity, Vietnamese shipping ports are temporarily not accepting any scrap plastic imports. The terminals have received an influx of the material, partially as a result of China’s import ban. In this week’s blog, Berg Mill addresses the issue and how this...
