How did Clariant respond to Dow Europe's claim, and what evidence does it cite in its defense?

Clariant firmly rejected the allegation and stated it will 'adamantly defend its position in the proceedings'; it also asserted it has 'substantiated economic evidence that the conduct of the parties did not produce any effect on the market.'

Clariant Rejects Dow Europe's $1.3 Billion Competition Law Claim

Q: What is the amount and basis of Dow Europe's damages claim against Clariant and others?

Dow Europe filed a €1.1 billion ($1.26 billion) damages claim against Clariant and three other unnamed companies, alleging anti-competitive conduct in the ethylene purchasing market that depressed ethylene prices and caused 'significant losses' to its European business.

Jul 17, 2026

Clariant has rejected a €1.1 billion damages claim from Dow Europe alleging anti-competitive conduct in the ethylene purchasing market. The dispute follows a 2020 European Commission fine against Clariant and peers for collusion to suppress ethylene prices.

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