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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
07.10.2026
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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
07.10.2026
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China standard thermoplastics September: Prices rise considerably / Supply tight amid US-Iran war / Downtrend expected in October
06.10.2026
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China engineering thermoplastics August: Prices mostly trend upwards / Firmer feedstock prices provide support / Improved demand, slightly higher prices expected in September
10.09.2026
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China standard thermoplastics August: Prices rise across the board / Demand momentum remains limited so far / Hardly any disruption from typhoons / Further upward trend expected in September
09.09.2026
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North America August: Polymer prices vary / Feedstock costs create upward pressure amid ample supply / Weak demand expected to limit scope for price increases in September
08.09.2026
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North America July: Most prices under pressure / Only PP increases / Feedstock costs trend mixed / Ample supply, subdued demand limit upward potential in August
11.08.2026
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China engineering thermoplastics July: Prices mixed amid rising feedstock costs, weak demand / Outlook stable for most grades
11.08.2026
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China standard thermoplastics July: Prices rise during the month but monthly averages decline / Weak demand offsets feedstock-driven gains price volatility / Mixed outlook for August
10.08.2026
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China engineering thermoplastics June: All grades drop as Middle East tensions ease / Sharply falling crude, feedstock costs meet weak demand / July outlook uncertain after US-Iran military escalation, typhoon Bavi
14.07.2026
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North America June: Price cuts for polyolefins and PVC, hikes for PS and PA 6.6 / Most engineering grades stay put / Feedstock costs down / Downtrend to continue in July as demand remains poor
13.07.2026
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China standard thermoplastics June: Most prices decline sharply / Demand weak in off-season as feedstock costs ease / Quotations could rise in July if US-Iran military escalation continues
09.07.2026
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China engineering thermoplastics May: Prices lower across the board / Weak demand, falling feedstock costs exert pressure / Further decline expected amid off-season
10.06.2026
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North America May: Polymer markets calm down / Demand remains subdued, feedstocks volatile / Plans to push through increases in June encounter cautious buyers
10.06.2026
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China standard thermoplastics May: Most prices trend lower on weak demand / Further decreases expected in June / Market returns to pricing based on fundamentals
08.06.2026
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China engineering thermoplastics April: Most prices continue sharp uptrend / Only ABS and PA 6 move sideways on low supply / Mixed outlook for May
13.05.2026
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North America April: Prices firmer across the board / Producers use their pricing power to improve margins / More significant increases expected in May / Resistance from converters grows
12.05.2026
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China standard thermoplastics April: Increases continue at slightly slower pace / Only carbide-based PVC declines / Supply remains generally low / Price trend mixed
11.05.2026
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China engineering thermoplastics March: Prices rise sharply / Higher feedstock costs driven by skyrocketing crude / Quotations rise further as Middle East conflict continues
17.04.2026
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China standard thermoplastics March: Prices skyrocket amid Middle East conflict / Producers lower output over feedstock supply concerns / Quotations seen rising further as crisis continues
13.04.2026
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North America March: Soaring feedstock costs drive prices significantly higher / Export demand supports polyolefins / Further (substantial) price increases from producers likely in April, with improved margins
07.04.2026
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China engineering thermoplastics February: Rising feedstock costs lift most prices / Spring Festival noticeably dampens demand / Iran conflict drives up crude oil prices / Average increases of up to 25% expected in March
17.03.2026
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China standard thermoplastics February: Prices firm except for polyethylene / Demand remains weak during holidays / Seasonal recovery and Middle East conflict to drive up prices in March
13.03.2026
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Update: North America Trend March: Polymer producers announce drastic price demands due to Iran conflict / Increased export demand / Higher raw material costs add upward pressure
12.03.2026
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North America February: Firmer feedstock prices drive PP, PVC, PS upwards / PE and engineering grades remain unchanged due to weak demand / Iran war pushes oil prices higher / Prices in March likely to stay unchanged or trend firmer
10.03.2026
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