# Polypropylene

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-12**: Industry Warning — Polymedicure and other leaders warn of imminent national shortages of syringes and IV bags.
- **2026-03-11**: Gas Rationing Begins — Adani Total Gas limits supply to 40% of contracted volume for medical device plants.
- **2026-03-01**: War-Driven Surge — Iran war escalates, causing a 25-35% spike in plastic raw materials within 10 days.
- **2025-12-01**: Initial Price Creep — Polypropylene prices begin a steady climb, rising ₹55/kg over three months.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Iran War Triggers Polypropylene Crisis: India Faces Medical Device Shortage
2026-03-12 04:38:33 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A critical shortage of polypropylene and domestic gas rationing is threatening India's medical device manufacturing sector, specifically for syringes and IV bags. Driven by the Iran war and logistical bottlenecks, raw material costs have surged up to 35% in less than two weeks, placing 90% of the industry's SMEs at risk.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/india-medical-device-shortage-polypropylene-surge

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