Recycled polymer prices in the Middle East were unchanged this week, reflecting a market settled into a steady rhythm of moderate demand and consistent supply. No adjustments were reported across polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, PET, PVC, or ABS grades.
Market participants said stable buying from packaging and consumer goods sectors is meeting a dependable flow of post-consumer and post-industrial waste streams. Converters continue to purchase only what they need, while recyclers face little pressure to shift prices as collection and processing costs remain predictable. Logistics and collection rates are described as manageable, reinforcing the sense of balance.
Traders are keeping a close watch on global virgin resin trends and crude oil movements, both of which could influence sentiment in the weeks ahead. Seasonal patterns in packaging and construction may also bring subtle changes, but for now the market’s stance is one of caution and stability.
Weekly assessments on an FOB Saudi basis underscored the steady tone. Polypropylene raffia (white) held at USD 810–830 per metric ton, with black recycling grades at USD 620–640 and natural at USD 850–870. PP injection black remained at USD 630–650. HDPE film was steady at USD 710–730 in black and USD 880–900 in natural, while HDPE pipe (PE-100) stayed at USD 940–960 and HDPE injection at USD 740–760.
LDPE maintained its range, with white at USD 960–980, black at USD 840–860, natural at USD 970–990, and mixed color at USD 830–850. LLDPE followed suit, holding at USD 800–820 in white, USD 790–810 in black, and USD 940–960 in natural.
High-impact polystyrene stayed flat at USD 810–830, with colored material at USD 755–775 and white at USD 835–855. PVC crush and PET crush each remained at USD 550–570, while PC recycling crush held firm at USD 1,070–1,090.
For now, the market remains quietly balanced, with participants watching for any shift in global resin prices or seasonal demand before making their next move.
