The Iranian recycled polymer market maintained a steady tone this week, with prices across key grades showing little sign of volatility despite mixed demand from downstream sectors. Traders and converters reported that balanced supply and cautious buying patterns have kept the market in equilibrium, allowing prices to remain stable on a free-on-board (FOB) Iran basis.
Market participants noted that collection flows and reprocessing operations have remained consistent, ensuring a reliable stream of recycled material even as regional economic conditions remain uncertain. Buyers are largely purchasing only what is required for near-term production, a strategy that has helped keep inventories under control and prevented sharp price swings.
Among the leading recycled grades, R-HFI 5110 in plain bags was assessed at USD 940 per metric ton, while R-LFI 2119 and R-LIM 2047, both in plain bags, held firm at USD 1,070/mt each. R-BL3 in plain bags was reported at USD 920/mt.
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) reprocessed grades remained a key focus of the market. R-LDPE Black was steady at USD 560/mt, R-LDPE White at USD 780/mt, R-LDPE Honey at USD 690/mt, and R-LDPE Natural at USD 830/mt. Meanwhile, recycled polyethylene pipe materials also held their ground, with R-PE100 Black reprocessed quoted at USD 710/mt and R-PE80 Black reprocessed at USD 690/mt.
In the polypropylene segment, R-PPCP copolymer sourced from car bumper and battery scrap maintained a price of USD 860/mt. Recycled high-impact polystyrene (R-HIPS) was reported at USD 830/mt for black reprocessed material and USD 850/mt for cream. Recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (R-ABS) also stayed firm at USD 860/mt.
Industry observers believe the Iranian recycled polymer market is benefiting from a combination of steady domestic collection systems and predictable export demand. With no major disruptions in supply and only moderate fluctuations in downstream consumption, the current pricing trend is expected to continue in the near term, barring sudden changes in global feedstock costs or regional economic conditions.
