Argus at K 2025
Argus will be attending K 2025 in Düsseldorf from 8–15 October, bringing together global expertise across the polymers value chain. As market participants navigate volatile pricing, shifting trade flows and evolving legislation, Argus provides the data and insight needed to make confident decisions.
This page is your hub for all Argus content and activity at K 2025 – from exclusive market updates to expert-led video updates and podcasts.
To organise a meeting with Argus at K 2025, fill in the form on the right.
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Access Free Reports
Use the links below to access a free sample report and explore our services. You can also request a follow-up call after K 2025 to learn how Argus can support your business.
Argus Recycled Polymers
A biweekly pricing service delivering spot price assessments for recycled PET, recycled polyethylene and recycled polypropylene, plus supply dynamics and demand information.
Argus Global Polyethylene and Polypropylene
Pricing and analysis for LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, raffia, fibre and copolymer grades. Includes feedstock trends, trade flows and supply-demand insight.
Argus PVC and Vinyls
Key pricing, spot contracts and benchmarks, plus news and analysis for global EDC, VCM and PVC markets on a weekly basis. Includes integrated insight from energy and feedstock markets.
Argus Biochemicals
Argus Biochemicals is a new service offering calculated references for bio-ethylene, bio-propylene, bio-butadiene, and bio-benzene - derived from ISCC-certified bio-naphtha using Argus methodology.
Meet the Argus Team at K 2025
Our experts will be available throughout the event to discuss market trends, pricing methodology, and how Argus can support your business. Book a meeting to speak with:
Chuck Venezia
SVP, Chemical Markets
Terry Glass
VP Polymers
Sarah Rae
VP Olefins & Derivatives
Alan Williamson
Olefins Consultant
Dan Barnard
SVP, Commercial Product
James Elliott
VP, Business Development
Timo Tumuscheit
VP, Business Development
Sam Hashmi
Global Editor, Polymers
Will Collins
Global Editor, Recycled Polymers
Chloe Kinner
Global Editor
George Barsted
Chemicals Reporter
Dila Odluyurt
Market Reporter & Analyst
Eric Bonga
Senior Regional Account Manager
Cosette Munoz
Regional Account Manager
Francesca Inzani
Regional Account Manager
Podcast series - K-Show Plastics Preview
Over the next five weeks in the lead up to the K-show we will be sharing podcasts on various topics from the world of plastics and polymers as part of the K-show Plastics Preview podcast series by Argus Chemical Conversations.
You can find each episode from the K-show Plastics Preview series below:
Episode 1: Recycled Polymers in Focus
Will Collins and Chloe Kinner unpack:
- Market developments over the summer and what’s ahead for autumn
- Sustainability goals driving demand in recycled polyolefins and PET
- The impact of recent plant closures on the recycling industry
Episode 2: Spotlight on Argus PTI
Terry Glass discusses the PTI including:
- How the Argus Polyethylene Transaction Index works and why it was created
- Pricing clarity for producers, converters, brand owners and investors
- PTI’s neutral, transparent view of US domestic prices
Episode 3: PVC Market Trends
George Barsted explores:
- Market challenges and margin pressures
- European PVC producers are facing.
- Recent PVC plant closures across Europe.
- Key demand drivers for PVC in the European market.
- Rise in Asian imports following trade shifts.
Episode 4: Polymers pricing in Southeast Asia
Yee Ying Ang and Timo Tumuscheit unpack:
- Impact of seasonal shifts and trade policy on polymer demand.
- How Argus evaluates PE and PP prices in Southeast Asia, including spot market activity and sentiment.
- Transparency and multi-source verification in building market confidence.
Episode 5: European PE/PP Market Developments
James Elliott and Sam Hashmi explore:
- How proposed import duties could affect market confidence and pricing.
- The evolving US - Europe polyolefins trade relationship and its impact on European producers.
- What’s next for polypropylene and the outlook for demand heading into K-Show.
Episode 6: Türkiye in Focus
Dila Odluyurt explores:
- Why Turkish polymer demand remains weak despite price fluctuations
- How Middle East tensions and new capacity influenced stockpiling
- On-the-ground insights from Gaziantep end users and contract pricing trends
- Expectations for further PP price declines and cautious buying behaviour
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About Argus
Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.
Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.
Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
