Polymers, Plastics News and Resin Prices
India’s Union Budget 2026 targets infra boom, may fuel polymer demand surge by Shibu Itty Kuttickal
When India’s Finance Minister presented the 2026 Union Budget on February 1, the petrochemical industry was looking for a catalyst to break a surplus-heavy market. The answer arrived in a record INR12.2 trillion ($133.1 billion) capital expenditure outlay, positioning the state as the primary mover for polymer demand... 04-02-2026
China PP, PE held cautious gains last week, while early-week signals turn mixed as holiday nears by Elif Sevde Yalçın and Merve Sezgün
China’s PP and PE markets maintained a cautiously firm tone in the week ending January 30, as prices selectively extended earlier gains. Players noted that the initial recovery had already taken shape from late December to early or mid-January, with the latest week marked by a measured continuation of this uptrend, supported by firmer futures and pre-holiday restocking. While demand remained restrained, slightly improved trading activity reinforced expectations of limited near-term upside... 03-02-2026
LDPE regains rare premium over mLLDPE in Italy as supply tightness reshapes pricing hierarchy by Manolya Tufan
Italy’s PE markets have witnessed an unusual price structure, as LDPE sharply widened its premium over mLLDPE, reversing a relationship that typically favours metallocene grades. The disparity is primarily supply-driven, with LDPE availability tightening, allowing producers to push through hikes, while mLLDPE prices remained capped by comfortable supply conditions... 02-02-2026
Türkiye’s PP and PE markets brace for February hike requests by Merve Madakbaşı
2026 began with price increases in Türkiye’s polyolefin markets, in line with earlier expectations. Limited supply for most products from key sourcing regions such as the Middle East and Russia was the main driver behind the early-year hikes, with transactions typically reflecting increases of around $20/ton. At present, regular PP and PE suppliers are expected to seek further price increases for February, citing rising feedstock costs and the ongoing tight supply situation... 30-01-2026
EU - India free trade agreement: What it means for polymers, plastics and Türkiye by Esra Ersöz
After nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, the European Union and India have finally reached a political agreement on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026. Chemicals and plastics are explicitly covered within the scope of this agreement by both parties, although HS-level tariff details for polymers, plastics and downstream manufacturing have yet to be disclosed... 29-01-2026
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