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Feedstock / Aromatics

POLYMER PRICES Feedstocks January/February	03.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Ethylene February: C2 reference follows increased costs / Tough negotiations	02.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Styrene February: Contract price shoots up by triple digits	02.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Benzene February: Rising oil prices drive sharp premium	02.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Propylene February: Contract price points upwards	02.02.2026

Standard Thermoplastics

POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend February: Significant price hikes for many materials / Lower price dynamics for PVC, HDPE pipes / Rising demand for materials for industrial applications	12.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Styrenics January: Quiet start to year / Slight premiums for PS, rollover for ABS / Signs of stronger price momentum in February	03.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene January: More favourable contract and more orders / Prices only under slight pressure / Rising demand expected in February	02.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene January: Surprisingly strong order activity helps producers improve margins / Balanced market / Converters likely cautious in February	02.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES PVC January: Prices trend slightly downwards / Modest increase expected in February	02.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES PET January: Markets in flux worldwide / Supply becoming more uncertain / Stock purchases boost demand despite stagnating end markets	30.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend January: Polyolefins and PVC initially more stable again / Slight increase for styrenics	15.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene December: Precursor sets the tone / Prices often at previous month's level / Outlook for January gloomy in many places	06.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene December: Prices mostly stable across all grades / Short production month and very weak demand / No revival in ordering activity expected	06.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Styrenics December: Price quotes end months-long slump / Prices likely to trend slightly firmer in January	06.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES PVC December: Rollover for end of year / Talks focused on 2026	05.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES PET December: A calm end to the year / No major changes in sight / Those involved are focusing on strategic orientation for 2026 and subsequent years	02.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend December: Rollovers for polyolefins, PVC; small increases for styrenics	11.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene November: Propylene contract drags down prices for polymer / Sluggish demand, inexpensive imports cause pressure / No improvement in December	02.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene November: Prices slide again / Weak demand, low capacity utilisation / No improvement expected in short month of December	02.12.2025

Standard Thermoplastics / Recyclate

POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate January: Sluggish economy continues to dampen demand / Mostly rollover / Only very slight recovery expected for February	16.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate December: Ample stock and little demand – short production month reveals market glut / Companies to close early	15.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate November: Situation remains challenging for recyclers / Prices move sideways / No recovery expected before year-end	17.11.2025
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate October: Prices continue to decline in most cases / Further pressure likely in November	16.10.2025
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate September: Prices remain under pressure / Demand weakness perpetuates / Recyclers aim to keep prices stable in October	16.09.2025

Engineering Thermoplastics

POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics January: Sometimes up, sometimes down, but seldom stable: prices move in different directions / Uncertainty governs market / Trend reversal in February?	03.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics December: Curtailed plant operations, lower imports sufficient to supply market / Hesitant increase in orders from automotive industry	07.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics November: Prices fall less than expected / Weak demand keeps stocks high / Long production downtimes expected	03.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics October: Market slump continues / Abundant material despite production cuts / Demand weakens further across segments / No improvement before end of year?	05.11.2025
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics September: Producers try to maintain prices / No real recovery in demand despite summer holiday end / Reductions expected in October	06.10.2025

Engineering Thermoplastics / Recyclate

POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate January: Price floor reached for many types; reductions prevail otherwise / Demand remains below average	19.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate December: Cheap virgin material puts prices under further pressure / Early maintenance shutdowns / Glimmer of hope emerges for January	16.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate November: Stock-cutting measures by producers and converters keep prices down / No demand stimulus anywhere	18.11.2025
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate October: Weak economy, sluggish demand force producers to make further concessions / Wait-and-see strategy adopted to avoid mistakes	17.10.2025
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate September: No mood to buy, no orders / Demand remains low with prices mostly moving sideways	17.09.2025

Composites / GRP

POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP January: Weak demand and a reasonably well-supplied market / No stock replenishment trends evident / Rollover likely in February	03.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP December: Largely stable at year-end / January also likely to see only limited movement / Minor stimulus from stock replenishment	07.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP November: Falling feedstock prices, weak demand weigh on resin prices / Glass fibres also slightly cheaper	03.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP October: Resins trending downwards again / Indications of bottoming out / Only standard chopped strand mats under pressure	05.11.2025
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP September: Market calm, without momentum / No movement expected in next few weeks / Converters hold on to their money	06.10.2025

Polyurethanes

POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks January: Demand stagnates again while prices trend mixed / TDI imports push onto European market	21.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks December: Another significant correction for TDI / All other materials at a rollover	18.12.2025
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks November: Prices on the decline / No demand impulses at end of year / Processors plan extended Christmas breaks	20.11.2025
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks October: TDI in reverse gear again / Demand remains low / Producers still attempt to push through demands for polyols	22.10.2025
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks September: TDI force majeure rattles the market – dramatic mark-ups scare off processors / Demand from construction, automotive likely to remain limited in early October	19.09.2025

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