High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film export prices in the United States slipped this week under the weight of soft domestic and overseas demand. Producers tried to hold or lift prices, but buyers resisted as inventories stayed ample and production remained steady. Latin American and Asian markets pushed back on US cargoes, citing cheaper regional alternatives and […]
High density polyethylene prices slipped across several Asian markets this week, while remaining flat in others, as weak demand and holiday slowdowns kept trading subdued. A regional source told that rising international crude prices, driven by the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict and uncertainty over potential new U.S. sanctions, have done little to lift sentiment in the […]
US polymer markets faced another week of broad-based weakness, with most key resins posting price declines under the weight of abundant supply and soft demand. Sellers across polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene grappled with swelling inventories and hesitant buyers, while even the normally resilient PET market held flat as participants assessed fresh trade policy shifts. High-density […]
In Europe this week polymer markets are showing clear signs of strain as abundant supplies and soft buying match up with lacklustre demand. HDPE feels the sharpest pressure, but LDPE and LLDPE are not far behind. Across both spot and contract trades, prices are inching downward, while buyers and converters are keeping tight reins on […]
This week in Asia the polyethylene markets, especially HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE, showed signs of fatigue. Prices nudged down in several markets, while many buyers pulled back, waiting for clearer signals after the upcoming festive breaks. The tension between ample supply (some of it driven by U.S.-origin and Middle Eastern cargoes) and tepid end-use demand […]
A reliable source in China reports that a US-based producer has put forward an offer for high-density polyethylene (HDPE), injection grade, priced at USD 830 per metric ton on a Cost & Freight (CFR) basis to China’s main ports. The proposed shipment date is for October 2025, placing this offer squarely in Q4 trade discussions. […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices across Europe continued their steady retreat this week, weighed down by an unrelenting glut of material and buyers who remain firmly on the sidelines. September has delivered little in the way of relief for producers or distributors, as both spot and contract markets confront swelling inventories and lackluster downstream demand. Market […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices across Latin America continued their downward march this week, pressured by swollen inventories and a sluggish regional economy that has kept buyers cautious. Market participants told that converters remain hesitant to absorb new material while macroeconomic conditions, ranging from soft consumer demand to tighter financing, make it difficult for them to […]
Polymer market watchers in China are reporting a fresh signal from the Middle East that could influence regional trade flows. According to information shared with Polymerduniya, a Saudi Arabian producer has announced an offer for High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) film grade at around USD 910 per metric ton. The material is intended for October 2025 shipment, […]
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. […]
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