As of 18 March 2024, PIE is offering price forecasts for the European plastics industry. The initial focus will be on the feedstocks ethylene (C2) and propylene (C3).

Our forecasts reflect European contracts, with both an outlook for the next month and directional trends for the following two months.

In the course of 2024, we plan to expand our price forecasts to include other standard thermoplastic polymer types. At launch, the new feature is free of charge for PIE subscribers.

Your PIE Price Team

Please note:
The polymer prices reported by Plastics Information Europe (PIE) already include any energy cost surcharges of the producers and are not listed separately.

Your PIE Team

The new weekly service is highlighting the spot market developments of the most important plastic types.

• Early identification of price trends
• Real-time information about price developments
• Setting the trend for processors: Traders‘ prices
• Market-driven reflection of trading conditions
• Competitively priced addition to your existing PIE subscription

Compile custom price charts:

• Choice of about 100 price types
• Up to 5 grades in direct comparison
• Custom periods
• Absolute figures or index charts
• Save your own profiles and call them up at any time

The important role petrochemical feedstocks and other starting materials play in price developments for polymers is becoming increasingly evident. To reflect this, PIE is now tracking and publishing both contract and monthly average spot prices for the most important petrochemicals. In addition, we will analyse the volatility of spot prices as well as the level of supply and demand.

Separate tables for Feedstocks (ethylene, propylene, styrene, paraxylene) and Base Chemicals / Aromatics (oil, naphtha, benzene) will bring market developments into the spotlight.