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 […]
Recycled polymer prices in Iran showed a varied pattern this week, with different grades holding steady at distinct levels on an FOB Iran basis. R-HFI 5110 in plain bags was assessed at USD 940 per metric ton, while both R-LFI 2119 and R-LIM 2047 held at USD 1,070 per metric ton. R-BL3 traded at USD […]
An industry source in the East Mediterranean reports that a Northeast Asian supplier has floated a high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) grade offer around USD 1,250 per metric ton for October 2025 shipment, CFR to a main port in the East Mediterranean. The quoted level suggests the seller is positioning aggressively into that market window, possibly leveraging […]
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. […]
Recycled polymer markets across the Middle East maintained a steady footing over the past week, with prices largely unchanged as balanced supply–demand fundamentals kept volatility in check. Industry participants pointed to stable inventories and reliable collection flows as the primary factors supporting price stability, even as downstream consumption remained tepid. Converters continued to buy only […]
A source in China reported that a leading Thai producer has tabled its latest high impact polystyrene (HIPS) Injection grade offer to the Chinese market, with pricing heard at USD 1180/mt on a CFR China main port basis for September 2025 shipment. Market participants note that the offer comes against a backdrop of cautious sentiment […]
The US polymer market endured another week of downward pressure, as export prices across most grades slipped in response to abundant supply and sluggish international demand. Producers and traders grappled with mounting competition in key global markets, while buyers remained reluctant to commit beyond immediate needs, anticipating further concessions. In HDPE, spot export prices fell […]
The European polymer complex remained subdued in August, with most grades under pressure from weak demand, heavy inventories, and the seasonal holiday slowdown. While some contracts rolled over, spot markets reflected more noticeable declines, as buyers avoided fresh commitments and sellers struggled with oversupply. In HDPE, spot values drifted lower while contract settlements mostly rolled […]
The Asian polyethylene and polypropylene markets remained subdued this week, with prices either holding steady or easing across most segments. Market sentiment was cautious, shaped by geopolitical headlines, seasonal shifts, and regional supply developments. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, reportedly pushed by a US-led diplomatic effort, sparked hopes of lower crude oil prices, but […]
Polystyrene (PS) export prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, even as import prices recorded a minor decline. Market sentiment stayed steady to weak, supported primarily by demand from single-use applications such as food packaging, while broader consumption patterns across other downstream sectors continued to lag. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team […]
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