Europe acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) editor Stephanie Wix, Asia ABS Senior Editor Angeline Soh, and Senior Data Analyst Yolanda Chen discuss the impact of the recently confirmed definitive anti‑dumping duties (ADD's) on ABS imports from South Korea and Taiwan, with host Aviva Zhang, Global Lead for Styrenics and Industry Analyst for Styrene China.
The team examines how the duties are reshaping trade flows, the continued weakness in Europe ABS demand, the shifting strategies among Asian producers, and the indirect risks from rising geopolitical tensions on upstream styrene costs and freight routes.
European Commission confirmed definitive anti-dumping duties on 13 February 2026
Taiwan loses further European market share; China sees limited but growing opportunities
European demand remains subdued; buyers reassess import options
Asia sees seasonal demand improvement but lower overall 2026 growth expectations
US–Iran tensions may tighten styrene supply and extend import lead times for ABS and upstream styrene.
