EU chemical sector buried by China imports urge Brussels to act fast

CommoditiesPVC maker Vynova cuts production; Ineos unit questions climate impact of Chinese goodsChemicals manufacturer Vynova's site in Tessenderlo in Belgium. A key European producer of plastic materials, Vynova sold its largest production site in Germany last month as the market is swamped with Chinese imports. (Vynova)CLEMENT NGUJuly 16, 2026 13:10 JSTLONDON -- European chemical manufacturers are urging Brussels to act faster and more forcefully against a surge in Chinese imports, warning that plant closures are accelerating across the sector.