Linear low-density polyethylene prices fell again on the West Coast of South America this week, while other Latin American markets held steady. An industry source told a team member that plentiful supply and weak demand kept pressure on sellers, with many buyers postponing purchases in anticipation of further declines. Sellers struggled to move volumes as […]
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 Karachi were unchanged on Thursday as processors continued to buy only what they needed, keeping market sentiment cautious and directionless. Traders said the outlook remains tied to shifts in demand from major end-use sectors. R-PP injection moulding white held at PKR 295 per kilogram, while the black grade stayed at PKR […]
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 […]
Low density polyethylene prices edged lower across South Asia this week, with traders staying cautious despite the backdrop of rising global oil prices and simmering geopolitical tension. A regional source told Polymerupdate that crude’s upward march, fueled by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and uncertainty over possible new U.S. sanctions on oil producers, has done little to […]
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 […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) export prices in the United States moved lower this week, extending a steady downward trend brought on by ample supply and muted buying interest. Market participants told that spot values eased as sellers faced the twin challenge of elevated inventories and subdued demand from key downstream sectors such as packaging and film. […]
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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