Oliestoring door Iraanse oorlog veroorzaakt plasticschaarste in Azië

Asia faces a severe plastic shortage as conflict in Iran disrupts naphtha supplies from the Middle East, which accounts for 70% of the region's petrochemical feedstock imports. Rising prices for plastics used in food packaging, medical equipment, and consumer goods are threatening multiple industries, with South Korea already investigating syringe hoarding. The crisis may prompt companies to reconsider supply chain strategies and diversify away from Middle East dependency, similar to post-pandemic "China plus one" approaches, potentially benefiting alternative producers in China and other