BASF to increase prices for all Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6.6 base polymers, Caprolactam and Adipic Acid in Europe

With immediate effect or as soon as existing contracts allow, BASF will increase the prices for all Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6.6 base polymer grades and the Polyamide Intermediates Caprolactam and Adipic Acid in Europe by €120 per metric ton. The increase is necessary in order to restore prices to a sustainable level.

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