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Recent Polymer Price Reports
Standard thermoplastics trend August
Polyolefin prices move in different directions / Significant increases for styrenics / Holiday season weighs on demand
14.08.2026
Forecasts August
Geopolitical risks could drive feedstock costs
14.08.2026
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
China engineering thermoplastics July
Prices mixed amid rising feedstock costs, weak demand / Outlook stable for most grades
11.08.2026
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
Ethylene August
Set slightly higher, albeit with delay
06.08.2026
Ethylene August
Contract remains unresolved as oil price swings stall talks
05.08.2026
Feedstocks July/August
04.08.2026
Composites/GRP July
Fluctuating styrene prices create greater resin volatility / Glass fibre imports affected by rising freight costs
04.08.2026
Engineering thermoplastics July
Predominantly small reductions or rollovers / Prices of PC and PA 6 move in different directions / Advisory panel expects largely stable prices for August
04.08.2026
Styrenics July
Plunge in SM reference drags prices down / Respite likely to be short-lived
04.08.2026
Styrene August
Contract price trends higher again
03.08.2026
Polypropylene July
Significant price corrections in July / Noticeable impact of imports from East Asia, US / Ongoing low ordering activity limits price movements in August
03.08.2026
Polyethylene July
Prices plummet / Further cuts unlikely amid sluggish demand / High stock levels exert pressure
03.08.2026
Benzene August
Tighter supply drives contract higher
03.08.2026
Propylene August
Rising Middle East tensions push contract higher
31.07.2026
PET July
Renewed tensions in Persian Gulf curb price cuts / Demand remains subdued / Logistical uncertainty
31.07.2026
PVC July
Feedstock prices push quotations considerably lower / Market hit by record imports from Asia, weakness in construction / Only slight momentum expected in August
31.07.2026
Polyurethane feedstocks July
Tough negotiations over further price cuts / Sluggish demand persists despite largely normal supply levels / Further price cuts expected by September
24.07.2026
Butadiene August
Rise in naphtha costs dampens downtrend
24.07.2026
Producers announcements
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Energy Cost Surcharges
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The polymer prices reported by Plastics Information Europe (PIE) already include any energy cost surcharges of the producers and are not listed separately.

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Upcoming publication dates (at the latest)
17.08.2026
Standard recyclate
18.08.2026
Engineering recyclate
20.08.2026
Polyurethane feedstocks
27.08.2026
Forecast Ethylene and Propylene Final
02.09.2026
Standard thermoplastics
02.09.2026
Petrochemical feedstocks/aromatics
03.09.2026
Engineering thermoplastics
03.09.2026
Composites/GRP
14.09.2026
Forecast Ethylene and Propylene Trend
14.09.2026
Forecast Polymers
14.09.2026
Standard thermoplastics trend
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Separate tables for Feedstocks (ethylene, propylene, styrene, paraxylene) and Base Chemicals / Aromatics (oil, naphtha, benzene) will bring market developments into the spotlight.

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