SABIC Sells European Petrochemical and Engineering Thermoplastics Units for $950m as Prolonged Industry Slump Forces Strategic Reset

Tekedia | 09-01-2026 12:12pm |

Saudi Arabia’s SABIC has agreed to sell its European petrochemical business and its Engineering Thermoplastics operations across Europe and the Americas for a combined enterprise value of $950 million, stepping up a restructuring effort as the global chemicals industry struggles with weak demand, compressed margins and persistent overcapacity. The announcement triggered a sharp market reaction.

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