2025 Northwest Europe Polymer Prices, News and Analysis

EU may launch ADD probe on Turkish, Vietnamese PET: Is another supply shake-up ahead?

Market sources argue that the European Commission is on the verge of initiating an anti-dumping investigation into imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from Türkiye and Vietnam. Although no official announcement has been made yet, growing chatter within the industry points to possible trade measures targeting these two major PET exporters. Speculation is building, and as the EU mulls potential new restrictions, market players are increasingly on edge over the uncertainty this could bring...

Trade truce meets market reality: China’s polymer markets stay cautious

China’s polymer markets have shown limited response to the recent reciprocal tariff cuts between the US and China, as market participants remain skeptical about the temporary trade truce’s ability to reverse bearish fundamentals. Oversupply and persistently weak demand, conditions that existed even before the trade dispute, continue to weigh on sentiment for most polymers...

US PE set for tariff escape: Will Europe breathe easier on main supplier?

The latest list published by the European Commission suggests that not only LLDPE but also LDPE and HDPE grades from the US may be excluded from the EU’s proposed retaliatory tariffs, as they are not found in the full list of products originating in or from the United States which could be subject to possible commercial policy measures...

Europe’s PP market hits fresh lows as May drops unfold

PP markets in Italy and Northwest Europe kicked off May on a visibly softer note, driven by a €65/ton drop in the propylene contract. The cost pressure has pushed regional and non-European suppliers to revise their PP offers down for another month, with spot prices in Italy slipping to their lowest levels since January 2024, according to ChemOrbis Price Index data...

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