Market reports from East Africa indicate renewed activity in the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) trade, with offers surfacing from a major Saudi Arabian producer. According to sources, the producer is heard to have placed its latest offer for HDPE Blow Moulding (B5403 Large) grade at the USD 1270 per metric ton level.
The offer is quoted on a Cost and Freight (CFR) Beira port basis, with shipment scheduled for September 2025. The move underscores Saudi Arabia’s consistent role as a key supplier of polyethylene grades to the African markets, particularly to regions like East Africa where demand for packaging, containers, and blow-moulded products remains significant.
Industry participants note that the timing of this announcement may be aligned with evolving demand expectations in the region. Buyers and traders are closely evaluating the USD 1270/mt level against prevailing supply and consumption trends, weighing its competitiveness relative to other global offers. The CFR Beira port basis highlights the logistical importance of Mozambique as a regional entry point for polymer shipments into surrounding East African markets.
The offer sets the stage for further negotiations in the coming weeks, with market observers watching closely for indications of buying appetite and price direction as September approaches. Saudi producers continue to be a pivotal influence in the regional polyethylene landscape, and this development reaffirms their position in shaping price benchmarks for HDPE Blow Moulding grades in East Africa.
