Polymers, Plastics News and Resin Prices
Bearish PP, PE trend persists in Türkiye: Historical ChemOrbis data offer insights for future by Merve Madakbaşı
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 by Merve Sezgün
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 by Thi Huong Nguyen and Merve Sezgün
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
Europe’s PVC under siege: Italy hits lowest level since 2020 by Manolya Tufan
European PVC markets wrapped up September on a largely steady note, with prices posting rollovers or slight reductions for large-volume deals. Despite limited production rates and stable feedstock costs, market fundamentals remained soft, weighed down by persistent import competition and sluggish downstream demand. As October kicks off, stability is again seen as the most likely scenario, with little room for either gains or major losses... 07-10-2025
India’s PP, PE markets slide deeper as October opens with fresh cuts by Merve Sezgün
India’s polyolefins markets entered October on a distinctly bearish footing, with both PP and PE seeing new price cuts in import and domestic markets. Oversupply, monsoon-related slowdowns, and subdued downstream demand weighed heavily on sentiment. Players said the removal of price protection by the country’s major producer underscored the defensive tone, leaving buyers cautious and restricting activity to hand-to-mouth purchases... 06-10-2025
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