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Polymer Market Intelligence

Weekly resin price assessments, regional demand signals, and curated reports for procurement and strategy teams in the global polymer industry.

Indicative data — for platform demonstration. Last updated June 2026.

Price Assessments

GradeRegionCategoryPriceWeek Δ

PP Homopolymer RaffiaSoutheast AsiaPolyolefins$1,020/MT+1.8%

PP CopolymerEuropePolyolefins$1,155/MT+0.5%

HDPE Blow MoldingMiddle EastPolyolefins$1,095/MT-0.6%

HDPE Pipe PE100EuropePolyolefins$1,210/MT-0.3%

LLDPE FilmNorth AmericaPolyolefins$1,140/MT0.0%

LDPE FilmAsiaPolyolefins$1,075/MT+1.1%

ABS NaturalNorth AmericaStyrenics$1,780/MT+2.4%

ABS General PurposeAsiaStyrenics$1,420/MT+1.6%

HIPSEuropeStyrenics$1,090/MT-0.4%

PET Bottle GradeEuropePET & Packaging$1,245/MT0.0%

PET Bottle GradeAsiaPET & Packaging$1,085/MT+0.7%

PA6 VirginEuropeEngineering$2,180/MT+3.1%

PA6 GF30AsiaEngineering$2,490/MT+2.7%

PC/ABS AlloyAsiaEngineering$2,360/MT-1.2%

PCR PP NaturalEuropeRecycled$810/MT+2.0%

Hot-Washed rPET FlakesEuropeRecycled$895/MT+1.4%

PCR HDPE NaturalNorth AmericaRecycled$750/MT0.0%

Indicative spot assessments updated weekly. Not for commercial use.

Regional Market Signals

Europe

Neutral

Demand cautious; recycled content mandates driving procurement change

Converters are cautiously rebuilding inventory after Q1 destocking. Regulatory deadlines for recycled content are creating structural demand shifts toward PCR grades.

Asia

Bullish

Export orders and domestic demand firming across engineering grades

Automotive and consumer electronics demand is recovering. ABS and PA6 compound producers reporting improved order books heading into Q3.

North America

Neutral

Packaging sector stable; automotive remains mixed

PE film and rigid packaging demand steady. Automotive sector uncertainty from tariff environment continues to weigh on compound demand.

Middle East

Bullish

Feedstock advantage supporting competitive export pricing

Regional HDPE and PP producers maintaining price competitiveness on world markets. Infrastructure projects supporting domestic pipe-grade demand.

South America

Neutral

PCR sector expanding; virgin resin imports dependent on FX

Brazil's post-consumer recycling infrastructure is growing, attracting European buyer interest. Virgin resin imports remain volatile against currency movements.

Market Reports

RecyclingJune 2026

Recycled polymers outlook — Q3 2026

PCR demand surges as brand owner mandates approach. Capacity constraints at food-grade rPET facilities are driving premiums above €150/MT over virgin.

PackagingJune 2026

Packaging resin monitor — weekly

BOPP and CPP film converters facing margin squeeze as PP spreads compress. PE film spot activity stable in Europe; Asia sees slight pick-up from export orders.

EngineeringMay 2026

Engineering plastics brief — automotive demand

PA6 and PA66 firming on tight caprolactam supply. PC/ABS softening in consumer electronics; compounders looking at re-blending for price relief.

BioplasticsMay 2026

Biopolymers market signal

PLA and PHA demand accelerating ahead of EU single-use packaging phase-out. Limited supply keeping premiums elevated; new capacity not expected before 2027.

FeedstocksJune 2026

Middle East polyolefin feedstock update

Naphtha-based producers watching ethylene-propylene spreads closely. Regional HDPE and PP offers remain competitive on world market, supporting export volumes.

CompoundsJune 2026

Masterbatch and compound margins Q2 2026

Masterbatch compounders report margin recovery as TiO₂ prices ease. Demand from packaging stable; construction and automotive segments mixed.

Price Movers

Rising

PP Homopolymer Raffia+1.8%
PP Copolymer+0.5%
LDPE Film+1.1%
ABS Natural+2.4%
ABS General Purpose+1.6%

Falling

HDPE Blow Molding-0.6%
HDPE Pipe PE100-0.3%
HIPS-0.4%
PC/ABS Alloy-1.2%

Key Trends

Brand owners tightening supplier documentation for recycled content — GRS certification increasingly required
Converters seeking lower-MFI grades for high-speed packaging lines as line speeds increase
Compounders investing in digital color matching and formulation automation to cut reformulation costs
EU packaging regulation deadlines accelerating rPET and PCR-PP sourcing programs
Automotive OEMs expanding PA6 GF30 and PP mineral-filled specifications as lightweighting targets rise
Marine-biodegradable and home-compostable biopolymers gaining traction in premium FMCG packaging
Asian recyclers scaling capacity to meet European import demand for washed flake and pellet materials

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