Polymers, Plastics News and Resin Prices
Türkiye PVC market tests new highs, buyers cautious over signals from the Middle East by Merve Madakbaşı
The market extended its sharp uptrend this week, driven by soaring US-origin offers and the absence of most European suppliers, although emerging signals of a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and falling oil prices created fresh uncertainty. After a period of active restocking in previous weeks, buyers largely retreated to the sidelines, leading to a visible slowdown in trading activity despite continued cost support for sellers... 26-03-2026
European PP, PE producers target past peaks; weak demand sets this cycle apart from 2021-2022 highs by Manolya Tufan
European polyolefin markets continue to defy weak macroeconomic fundamentals, as both PP and PE prices surge on persistent supply constraints and aggressive seller strategies. Prices have now climbed to their highest levels in four years, with market sentiment increasingly shaped by expectations that values could approach those last seen during the peaks of mid-2021 and April 2022... 25-03-2026
Three weeks into the war, polymer markets extend sharp gains; how will week four unfold amid crude plunge? by Esra Ersöz
Three weeks into the Middle East war, global polymer markets have continued to post sharp gains, extending the rally triggered by the initial disruption to regional supply flows. What began as a supply-driven shock has now evolved into a broader cost-push inflation cycle across the petrochemical chain, with both feedstocks and polymers surging in tandem... 24-03-2026
Global PVC markets spike on indirect shocks despite limited Middle East reliance by Esra Ersöz
The broader energy and petrochemical complex — including crude oil, natural gas, propane, naphtha, olefins and polyolefins — has seen steep and direct price surges, largely due to the Middle East’s critical role as a global supplier. In contrast, PVC markets are not heavily reliant on Middle Eastern exports, making the recent rally less straightforward at first glance. However, PVC has not been immune to the fallout... 23-03-2026
Spot LDPE tests €1700/ton FD in Italy, W. Europe as supply squeeze deepens by Manolya Tufan
Spot LDPE prices in Italy and across Western Europe are testing the €1700/ton FD threshold, as mounting supply constraints and aggressive seller strategies continue to push the market into uncharted territory. This pushed prices to their highest level since July-August 2022... 20-03-2026
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