Polymers, Plastics News and Resin Prices
War-driven energy and feedstock cost surge in Asia hits peak, but volatility far from over by Merve Sezgün and Esra Ersöz
Two months into the US-Iran war, Asia’s cost landscape is undergoing a critical transition. What began as a violent, supply-driven surge across energy and feedstock markets has now shifted into a volatile phase of corrections and recalibration. While several key benchmarks—from crude oil to LNG, propane, naphtha and coal—have retreated from their peaks, prices remain structurally elevated amid fragile ceasefire conditions, persistent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing supply chain reconfiguration... 29-04-2026
Europe’s PE market shifts into a two-tier structure as record prices clash with weak demand by Manolya Tufan
Europe’s PE market is entering a more complex and fragmented phase, as the sharp rally seen over the past two months begins to expose a growing disconnect between pricing and demand fundamentals. While supply constraints and cost pressures have continued to drive prices higher, weakening buying interest, alongside more flexible pricing in the distribution channel and the emergence of competitive imports, are reshaping market dynamics, leading to the formation of a more divided landscape... 28-04-2026
Two months into war: China pressure reverses polymer rally in Asia, early cracks emerge in Türkiye, will Europe follow? by Esra Ersöz
Eight weeks into the Middle East war, polymer markets across Asia, Türkiye and Europe have surged back to — and in some cases beyond — historical extremes at an unprecedented pace. What took nearly nine months - even longer in some products/markets - during the pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war in 2021-2022 has unfolded in just six to seven weeks this time, as severe supply disruptions from the Middle East and mounting logistics constraints pushed prices sharply higher across the board... 27-04-2026
Türkiye polymer distribution markets ease slightly amid demand fatigue, but remain well above pre-war levels by Merve Madakbaşı
In Türkiye, some distributors have corrected their offers —particularly at the upper end—amid slowing demand following the sharp price hikes seen since the US–Iran conflict escalation in late February. The supply shock triggered by the Middle East war—most notably the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to certain regional facilities—has led to significant cumulative increases in prompt material prices over nearly two months... 24-04-2026
Europe’s PVC lags behind broader polymer rally, hovering near 3-year highs by Manolya Tufan
Europe’s PVC market has maintained its firm upward trajectory in April, extending gains driven by elevated feedstock costs and producers’ ongoing margin recovery efforts. However, unlike other polymer chains that have now surpassed their 2021-2022 peaks—with PE even reaching record highs—PVC remains capped at its highest levels since May 2023, highlighting a growing divergence within the broader polymer complex... 23-04-2026
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