North America
SEA’s LLDPE film loses long-held premium over HDPE amid aggressive US offers
According to data from ChemOrbis Price Index, Southeast Asia’s import LLDPE film market has lost its long-held premium over HDPE film for the first time since July 2024, as LLDPE prices have slumped more sharply under mounting regional and import pressure... 13-10-2025
Bearish PP, PE trend persists in Türkiye: Historical ChemOrbis data offer insights for future
Mainstream suppliers introduced fresh price cuts in Türkiye as the final quarter of 2025 began, with persistent financial strains weighing on both resin and downstream markets. A combination of ample supply and a lack of momentum across global markets further dampened sentiment, prompting Turkish buyers to issue lower counterbids this month. Several players stepped away from the market to attend K 2025 in Germany (October 8–15), adding to the slowness... 10-10-2025
India’s import PVC prices slip from 8-month peak amid stalled ADD move, lingering rains
India’s import PVC market has started to soften after holding firm at an eight-month high for nearly a month, as uncertainty over the implementation of final anti-dumping duty (ADD) findings and a prolonged monsoon season derailed expectations for a post-monsoon rebound. Traders say sentiment has turned cautious, with both buyers and sellers reluctant to commit amid sluggish infrastructure demand and continued policy uncertainty... 09-10-2025
SEA PE markets sink further on weak demand; US LLDPE hits $800 CIF Vietnam
Southeast Asia’s PE markets started October on a bearish note, with prices drifting further down amid fragile demand and persistent oversupply. Market sentiment remained weak, with buyers sticking to minimal replenishment despite already multi-year low levels. Competitive offers from US and Middle Eastern suppliers continued to weigh on the region, pulling both LDPE and LLDPE film down, while HDPE showed only selective firmness in limited markets... 08-10-2025