# Polymerupdate Plastics News

> Real time and instant access to Plastics and Crude Oil market prices and alerts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shalimar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shalimar)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.shalimar`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Polymerupdate.com
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 45,610
- **Rating:** 4.67 / 5 (541 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-14
- **First published:** 2012-04-22
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shalimar)
- **Website:** [http://www.polymerupdate.com](http://www.polymerupdate.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.polymerupdate.com/Home/PrivacyPolicy](https://www.polymerupdate.com/Home/PrivacyPolicy)

## Description

Polymerupdate Plastics News is a comprehensive Chrome extension offering real-time updates on plastics, industrial polymers, and crude oil prices across regions including India, Middle East, South East Asia, Far East Asia, Europe, and the USA. The app features instant alerts, push notifications for breaking news, analytical reports, and graphical market analysis improving decision-making for industry professionals.

Designed for petrochemical producers, processors, suppliers, distributors, and traders, the extension covers frequently traded polymers such as PP, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PVC, PET, and more. Users can filter news by commodity or region, access detailed pricing trends, download industry reports in PDF format, and follow advisory services regarding customs and taxation. With Polymerupdate, stay informed on global petrochemical market dynamics efficiently.

## Rankings

- #310,574 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.shalimar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Polymerupdate Plastics News is highly praised for delivering frequent, authentic updates on polymer and petrochemical markets, including price trends and detailed reports. Users find it very useful and recommend it for industry insights. However, some technical issues like app crashes on search, missing back navigation, subscription access problems, and an incomplete read-aloud function hamper user experience. Additionally, users suggest improved regional segmentation of news to reduce confusion.

### Pros

- Provides many news updates related to the polymer and petrochemical industry.
- Contains authentic, accurate, and important information helpful for industry professionals.
- Displays graphical representations of price data for comparison and analysis over various time ranges.
- Useful app for users interested in plastics raw material news and price trends.
- Highly recommended and appreciated for keeping users updated on latest price trends and market news.

### Cons

- App crashes when using the search icon in news section.
- No back support in the app interface, affecting navigation.
- Requests subscription or code but does not open relevant windows or functionalities.
- Lacks a stop button when using the read aloud feature, which continues without an option to stop.
- Some users find the mix of Europe and Asia news chaotic; regional news separation is suggested.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shalimar)