Latest German minimum packaging standard published! Nissei Plastic Finalizes the Site Selection for Its New Manufacturing Factory in India

International News Guide:

Raw Material News: Australia's First Enzymatic Hydrolysis Plant Completed, Exploring the Code of Regeneration

Automotive News: Envalior Unveils Climate Transition Plan

Packaging News: Latest German minimum packaging standard published – ZSVR / Early guidance for companies on PPWR

Equipment News: Nissei Plastic Finalizes Location for New Manufacturing Facility in India

Macroeconomic News: Bank Indonesia to Maintain Rupiah Stability Through Interventions

Price Information: RMB/USD Central Parity Rate Reported at 7.1008

Details of International News:

Envalior Unveils Climate Transition Plan


Envalior, a global manufacturer of engineering materials, has published its first sustainability report covering January through December 2024. The voluntary report includes a double materiality assessment and represents a significant step toward compliance with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Nissei Plastic Finalizes Location for New Manufacturing Facility in India

Japan-based injection molding machine manufacturer Nissei Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd. has finalized the location for its new Indian manufacturing facility, selecting a turnkey property within the Sanand Industrial Estate in Ahmedabad City, Gujarat State.

The acquisition includes 35,000 square meters of land and existing factory buildings with a total floor area of 11,835.46 square meters. The company plans to invest about $10.2 million (1.5 billion yen) in the facility.

Latest German minimum packaging standard published – ZSVR / Early guidance for companies on PPWR



On 1 September 2025, a new minimum standard for assessing the recyclability of packaging came into force in Germany. The central packaging register agency ZSVR published the revised version in coordination with the federal environment agency UBA.

The updated framework aligns with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which aims to ensure that only packaging that is at least 70% recyclable may be placed on the market from 2030. Companies must adapt their production and procurement processes accordingly.

First in the Nation Ban on Plastic Microbeads in Personal Products Headed to Governor Newsom’s Desk

Assembly Bill (AB) 823 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) passed the Senate Floor with 39-0 votes. AB 823 would ban the sale of plastic microbeads used as an abrasive in non-rinse

off personal care products and cleaning products by January 1, 2029. This bill would also ban the sale of personal care products containing plastic glitter by January 1, 2030.

Australia's First Enzymatic Hydrolysis Recycling Plant Completed, Exploring the Code of Infinite Plastic Regeneration



With the completion of Australia's first enzymatic hydrolysis recycling plant by Samsara Eco, PKN delved into how enzyme-based technology works, why it is significant for the packaging industry, and where it will lead the industry. Enzymatic hydrolysis recycling is a biotechnological process that uses specially designed enzymes to break down plastics into their original chemical building blocks. Unlike mechanical recycling — which crushes, melts, and reshapes plastics but often reduces material quality — the enzymatic hydrolysis process can restore plastics to the same state as the original monomers. These monomers can then be repolymerized to produce new plastics with the same strength, performance, and safety as those made from fossil fuels.

Overseas Macroeconomic Market Information:

Thai Baht Hits Four-Year High Against USD; Bank of Thailand Commits to Actions to Curb Exchange Rate Volatility

The Thai baht rose to its highest level against the US dollar since June 2021 on Tuesday, with its year-to-date gain expanding to approximately 8%. For Thailand, which relies on trade and tourism, the sharp rise in the exchange rate is seen as a heavy blow. The Bank of Thailand stated that the Thai baht was mainly driven by the weak US dollar and rising gold prices, and committed to controlling sharp fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Institution: Global TV Shipments Declined 2.1% in Q2 2025

Data from Omdia's latest Quarterly TV Market Tracker shows that global TV shipments fell to 47.1 million units in the second quarter of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 2.1%. Against the backdrop of tariff fluctuations, manufacturers are adjusting inventory and shifting their focus to new target markets. The decline was mainly concentrated in major developed countries and regions, with TV shipments in Western Europe, North America, and Japan falling by 9.7%, 7.4%, and 4.5% respectively. TV shipments in the Middle East and Africa region increased by 8.7% year-on-year, while the Asia-Pacific and Oceania region grew by 6.4%.

Bank Indonesia to Maintain Rupiah Stability Through Interventions

Bank Indonesia intervened in the market to ensure that rupiah fluctuations reflect fundamentals. Bank Indonesia guarantees market liquidity through repurchases and foreign exchange swap transactions. Earlier, the rupiah fell 1% against the US dollar intraday, affected by Indonesia's replacement of the finance minister.

Price Information:

RMB/USD Central Parity Rate
The central parity rate of RMB against the US dollar was reported at 7.1008, up 21 pips; the central parity rate of the previous trading day was 7.1029, the official closing price of the previous trading day was 7.1321, and the night session closing price was 7.1292.

Upstream Raw Material USD Market Prices

Ethylene Asia: CFR Northeast Asia 840 USD/ton; CFR Southeast Asia 840 USD/ton.

Propylene Northeast Asia: FOB South Korea average 760 USD/ton; CFR China average 790 USD/ton.

North Asia frozen cargo CIF: Propane 538-539 USD/ton; Butane 548-549 USD/ton. Down 1 USD/ton.

South China frozen cargo CIF for early October: Propane 589-599 USD/ton; Butane 569-579 USD/ton. Down 1 USD/ton.

Taiwan region frozen cargo CIF: Propane 538-539 USD/ton; Butane 548-549 USD/ton. Down 1 USD/ton.

LLDPE USD Market Prices

Film: 860-905 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu), down 5 USD/ton;

Injection Molding: 1050 USD/ton (CFR Dongguan);

HDPE USD Market Prices

Film: 910-980 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu);

Blow Molding: 855 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu);

Injection Molding: 870 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu);

Pipes: 1025 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu);

LDPE USD Market Prices

Film: 1100-1115 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu);

Coating: 1280 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu).

PP USD Market Prices

Homopolymer: 915-965 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu);

Copolymer: 890-900 USD/ton (CFR Nansha), down 10 USD/ton;

Film Grade: 1020 USD/ton (CFR Nansha);

Transparent Grade: 955-1050 USD/ton (CFR Huangpu);

Pipe Grade: 1130 USD/ton (CFR Shanghai).