Polymers, Plastics News and Resin Prices
Türkiye’s PP, PE markets at multi-year lows; downward pressure continues for Oct by Merve Madakbaşı
Polyolefin markets remain under pressure as September closes, with prices receding amid weak seasonal demand, abundant supply, and challenging global conditions. Buyers continue to push for lower October bids, while sellers struggle with thin margins and limited room for dramatic cuts for select products. Globally, muted European demand, China’s upcoming National Day holiday, and cautious post-monsoon expectations from India are shaping sentiment in Türkiye, leaving market participants wary of a near-term rebound... 26-09-2025
European PS, ABS markets hit nearly 5-year lows, no respite in sight for October by Camilla Toppan
In Europe, PS and ABS markets extended their downward trend for the sixth straight month in September, with prices now hovering at around pandemic-era levels. Sentiment remains bearish, as players continue to discuss the October outlook while monitoring expectations for the next styrene contract... 25-09-2025
China PE eases after brief uptick as Golden September flare burns out too soon by Elif Sevde Yalçın
China’s PE markets failed to sustain their early-September uptick, with prices slipping again by mid-month as demand proved too weak to support further gains. Unlike PP, PE had managed modest increases during the first half of the month, raising hopes for a stronger “Golden September.” But the seasonal boost quickly ran out of steam, leaving the market facing renewed softness instead of stability or further hikes... 24-09-2025
Italy’s HDPE film and b/m prices plunge to 5-year low in September by Manolya Tufan
European PE markets extended their downtrend in September, with prices for several grades sliding to multi-year lows under the pressure of weak demand and abundant supply. Prices have now been falling since early Q2, culminating in a sharp drop that pushed HDPE film and blow moulding prices in Italy and HDPE b/m prices in West Europe to their lowest levels since December 2020—an almost five-year low. Other PE grades also dropped to new cycle lows across Italy and West Europe... 23-09-2025
ChemOrbis Global Petrochemicals Conference ’25 highlights shifting trade winds and rising restructuring wave by ChemOrbis Editorial Team
The ChemOrbis Global Petrochemicals Conference ’25, held on September 18, 2025, at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, brought together senior executives, petrochemical producers, traders and converters as well as market experts to discuss how global polymer markets are evolving under the weight of new capacities, tariffs, shifting trade rules, and of course the rising need for restructuring... 22-09-2025
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