German chemical company Lanxess's Technical Rubber Products (TRP) business unit has increased prices in the European market for its nitrile rubbers (NBR) KrynacR and PerbunanR and Buna EP (EPDM). Prices for the American market were also increased in March/April.

The price increases are as follows: for standard-grade NBR up to €120/$145 per metric ton, for special grades up to €180/$220 per metric ton and for EPDM €100/$176 per metric ton.