Polymers, Plastics News and Resin Prices
Polyolefin sellers eye September hikes, demand remains the wild card in Türkiye by Merve Madakbaşı
Türkiye’s PP and PE markets are approaching September with sellers intent on defending the gains built since mid-July and seeking additional increases, although the bullish case has become less straightforward. Mostly unfavorable netbacks compared to Asia’s import markets, longer lead times from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and relatively lean inventories continue to lend support... 28-08-2026
Will Europe’s PP, PE markets face another cost pass-through test in September? by Manolya Tufan
Europe’s PP and PE markets are heading into September with another potential cost pass-through test after polymer prices failed to fully match higher monomer costs in August. The €55/ton increase in the August propylene contract and the €42.5/ton higher ethylene settlement prompted hike attempts across both markets, but weak holiday demand limited their implementation, leaving actual gains mostly below producers’ initial targets... 27-08-2026
Asia PVC climbs to June highs after higher Taiwan offers as costs outweigh demand concerns by Shibu Itty Kuttickal and Merve Sezgün
Asian PVC markets have continued to move higher despite cautious demand, with weekly average K67 prices across China, India, and Southeast Asia climbing to their highest levels since early June, according to ChemOrbis Price Index data. The latest September offers from a major Taiwanese producer added to the upward momentum, although the relatively measured size of the hikes suggested that producers remain mindful of buyer resistance... 26-08-2026
SEA PE rally faces demand ceiling despite robust cost support, reduced supply by Thi Huong Nguyen
ChemOrbis Price Index reveals that Southeast Asia’s import PE market has remained on a persistent upward trajectory since mid-July, with the latest price levels hovering around two-month highs. Elevated upstream values have been the primary force behind the rally, while tightening availability has provided an additional layer of support... 25-08-2026
Stats: India’s SPVC imports continue to lose momentum after April peak, H1 remains virtually flat by Merve Sezgün
India’s SPVC imports fell 22% month on month and 15% year on year in June, extending the decline that began after April’s highest level since March 2023. H1 import volumes were virtually flat, while the import bill rose from a year earlier as higher PVC prices lifted expenditure… 24-08-2026
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