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Recent Polymer Price Reports
Forecast ethylene and propylene trend April 2024
Naphtha surge drives feedstock costs / Stability projected for following months
18.03.2024
Engineering recyclate March 2024
Market lacks sufficient fundamental impulses for an upturn / Converters' poor order book situation puts pressure on demand / Longer Easter breaks planned
15.03.2024
Standard recyclate March 2024
Prices continue to trend upwards / More expensive virgin material increases attractiveness of recycled grades
14.03.2024
China engineering thermoplastics February 2024
Prices mostly rise, some roll over / Feedstock costs higher, supply low / More increases likely in March
14.03.2024
China standard thermoplastics February 2024
Prices trend mixed / Demand generally flat / Ordering activity already seen rising
13.03.2024
Standard thermoplastics trend March 2024
Price rises on a broad front due to higher feedstock costs / Bottlenecks additionally drive up size of the polyolefin increases
12.03.2024
North America February 2024
Prices vary as feedstocks rise, demand remains subdued / Forces majeures prop up PP / Engineering thermoplastics roll over / Polymers expected to be firmer
06.03.2024
Engineering thermoplastics February 2024
Weak demand keeps calls for increases tight / Still no spring revival / Imports improve supply
05.03.2024
Composites/GRP February 2024
Downward trend for resins has ended / Ongoing weak demand expected to keep hikes in check
05.03.2024
Ethylene March 2024
Contract follows naphtha higher
05.03.2024
Polyethylene February 2024
Producers improve margins in one fell swoop – much to the indignation of converters / Demand remains more than subdued / Easter lull expected at end of March
04.03.2024
Styrenics February 2024
Strong styrene updraught leads to triple-digit price increases for all grades / Further significant hikes expected in March
04.03.2024
Polypropylene February 2024
Markups with significant profit margins frustrate processors / Upward trend to continue in March / Demand expected at previous month's level in weeks ahead
04.03.2024
Feedstocks February/March 2024
04.03.2024
Styrene March 2024
Reference surges yet again
01.03.2024
PVC February 2024
Unspectacular month in rollover mode / Order activity still way below normal levels / Tough negotiations expected in March
01.03.2024
PET February 2024
Upward trend reverses in the course of the month / Significant imports meet weak demand / Improved supply, slight pickup in demand ahead / Price cuts possible in March
01.03.2024
Benzene March 2024
Contract price surges higher again
01.03.2024
Propylene March 2024
Contract boosted by surge in naphtha prices
29.02.2024
Paraxylene February 2024
Inflation remains unexpectedly low
23.02.2024
Polyurethane feedstocks February 2024
Slight upturn for isocyanate prices / Stronger markups for polyols
20.02.2024
Engineering recyclate February 2024
Some higher, some at best stable – inconsistent prices trend depending on type / All hopes rest on the spring
16.02.2024
Producers announcements
Price Forecasts
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
Russian Polymer Prices
Due to the ongoing political situation, we are maintaining our decision to suspend reporting on Russian polymer prices.

We appreciate your understanding.

Your PIE price team
Energy Cost Surcharges
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
Upcoming publication dates (at the latest)
20.03.2024
Polyurethane feedstocks
03.04.2024
Standard thermoplastics
03.04.2024
Petrochemical feedstocks/aromatics
05.04.2024
Composites/GRP
05.04.2024
Engineering thermoplastics
11.04.2024
Standard thermoplastics trend
16.04.2024
Engineering recyclate
17.04.2024
Standard recyclate
PIE Spot Price Monitor
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  • Choice of about 100 price types
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New categories for petrochemicals

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.

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