What is Covestro's current stance on its circular economy strategy amid macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges?

Covestro's long-term strategy of 'becoming fully circular' remains unchanged, and the company is actively ensuring supply stability while adhering to a value-oriented and innovation-driven development approach amid the current macroeconomic environment and geopolitical volatility.

How is Covestro advancing the quality and market adoption of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in China?

Covestro is continuously advancing specification R&D for PCR to ensure recycled material quality approaches that of virgin resin; it has launched a luggage product with 90% PCR content developed jointly with Runmi Technology, and operates a dedicated mechanical recycling production line in Shanghai with 25,000 tonnes/year capacity for polycarbonate containing recycled content, whose operating rate has continuously improved over the past two years.

CHINAPLAS '26: Covestro to continue circular economy push, position for new industries

Apr 22, 2026

At CHINAPLAS, Covestro reaffirmed its commitment to a fully circular strategy, showcasing post-consumer recycled materials and partnerships with local firms like Nongfu Spring. The company highlighted improved recycling operations and confidence in PCR performance approaching virgin resin quality despite cost challenges.

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