Martin Bäcker

Head of Polymer Prices

Dear reader,

Plastics Information Europe (PIE) is an independent news service that compiles polymer price indices many in the industry depend on, sometimes even during their contract negotiations.

To be a reliable source for plastics pricing, PIE uses a two-pillar system that allows us to report prices and developments which are in line with the market.

Our methodology

For more than two decades, our first pillar has been built upon a dedicated electronic reporting system for key players to submit the real market prices they pay for their materials. We then apply our own statistical models to evaluate this proprietary information. 

Our second pillar is rooted in regular telephone interviews with industry contacts to remain informed about the current market situation and future developments. To ensure our neutrality, we speak with both suppliers and customers to cover the breadth of the industry, meaning we discuss the markets with processors, resin makers, compounders, recyclers, distributors, systems producers, and retailers. 

Three advantages for PIE price reporters:

• Weekly updates on spot prices for feedstocks and aromatics
• Access to exclusive market information before publication through direct contact with our experts
• A 30% discount on a KI Group product* of your choice 

We guarantee the anonymity of our price reporters and the information they provide. We vouch for the security of your data!

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain access to exclusive market data and join other companies helping each other learn about the current industry environment by becoming a price reporter today.

Yours sincerely

Martin Bäcker
Head of Polymer Prices

* excluding PDS and special services, cannot be combined with other discounts.