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Middle East Conflict
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The Iran war continues to disrupt petrochemical and shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz and across regional export hubs. Volatile feedstock prices, higher freight and insurance costs, and uncertain supply are putting further pressure on European plastics producers. PIE is closely monitoring the market’s response and the drive to diversify sourcing.
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POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics September: Prices rise on higher feedstock costs, weak demand / Mixed outlook for October / Development of crude crucial
15:57
POLYMER PRICES
North America September: Standard thermoplastics largely roll over / High feedstock costs drive engineering thermoplastics up / Ample supply, weak demand limit scope for price hikes in October
15:36
POLYMER PRICES
China standard thermoplastics September: Prices rise considerably / Supply tight amid US-Iran war / Downtrend expected in October
06.10.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Composites/GRP September: Initial resin price increases in September already / Asking prices still rising in October as cost of styrene goes up / Demand could pick up over coming weeks / Glass fibre also firmer
05.10.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering thermoplastics September: Prices turn downwards / Demand increases only very slightly after holiday period / Further reductions expected in October
05.10.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Styrenics September: Prices briefly recede / Styrene roller coaster drives quotes substantially higher again in October
02.10.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene September: Oversupply, weak demand cause slight decline in prices / Producers call for hikes following rise in propylene contract / Implementation remains questionable
02.10.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Polyethylene September: Prices hover around rollover / Order freezes have desired slowing effect / Some producers may seek triple-digit increases in October – full pass-through nevertheless questionable
02.10.2026
TRINSEO
Sharp price hikes for styrenics
02.10.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Paraxylene September: Second-highest figure in ten years
02.10.2026
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