PS Prices and News
Styrene-driven cost pressure lifts global PS markets in January by ChemOrbis Editorial Team
Major polystyrene markets made a strong start to 2026. Undoubtedly, rising spot styrene prices in Asia and Europe played a key role in sellers' attempts to hike prices in Asia, Europe, Türkiye, and Egypt. Increasing container rates on Asia-origin routes were another factor pushing PS prices higher... 19-01-2026
European PS reverses course, ABS stabilizes as producers eye Jan hikes by Adriana Camacho
Following eight consecutive months of declines that dragged prices to their lowest levels since the pandemic era, the European PS market has finally reversed course in December. The change of direction was driven by the €21/ton increase in the styrene contract, although gains remained limited given persistently weak demand and the dampening impact of approaching year-end... 23-12-2025
Asian PS, ABS markets stay weak as November begins, after ending October over five-year lows by Thi Huong Nguyen
Asian styrenics markets ended October under persistent downward pressure, with both ABS and PS prices either extending losses or stabilizing near multi-year lows. In China, import ABS prices fell to around five-and-a-half-year lows, while PS values breached key psychological thresholds in the face of fading cost support and sluggish downstream demand. In Southeast Asia, prices held largely steady, but sentiment remained fragile as buyers continued to purchase only on a need basis... 06-11-2025
Stats: Türkiye’s September polymer imports barely change on month, year by Merve Madakbaşı
According to ChemOrbis Stats Wizard, Türkiye’s total September polymer imports edged down by 1% from August, while they inched higher by 0.8% from September 2024. Saudi Arabia remained the number one polymer supplier with a 27% share, followed by South Korea (13%) and the US (11%). Meanwhile, the total import value slightly rose to nearly $532 million month over month, but indicated a yearly decline... 05-11-2025
Türkiye’s styrenics markets hover at 5-year lows, players debate potential bottom by Merve Madakbaşı
Styrenics markets extended their bearish tone into October amid weak regional demand and lower upstream costs. Most players left their desks last week to attend the K 2025 Fair, the outcome of which was closely followed by global industry participants. While import offers hit their lowest levels since October 2020 for PS and July 2020 for ABS injection natural, domestic EPS prices also sank to a five-year low... 15-10-2025
Polystyrene (PS) is formed by the polymerization of styrene feedstock. As styrene is formed by adding ethylene into the benzene feedstock, benzene and ethylene prices are also taken into consideration, in addition to styrene while examining the production costs of PS.
There are two types of PS, namely GPPS and HIPS. These are divided into subgroups as injection and extrusion. While plastic hangers, protective foam, disposable cutlery, CD boxes are made of GPPS, HIPS is used in white goods and electronics.
The world's largest PS buyer is again China by a long way. As of 2020, China alone carries out 35% of global imports. It was followed by Malaysia and Germany, with 6% and 5% shares, respectively. Taiwan ranks first among the top PS importers list, followed by Belgium and France.
ChemOrbis Polystyrene (PS) prices and Plastics News section contain information on the market trends, as well as supply-demand factors and production costs that determine the pricing, statistics on imports and exports, along with maintenance shutdowns, restarts, and new capacities related to PS facilities.
Products:
GPPS injection, GPPS extrusion, HIPS injection, HIPS extrusion, EPS black/grey (inflammable), EPS white (inflammable), EPS white (regular)
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