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Feedstock / Aromatics

POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: November/December 2021	02.12.2021
POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: October/November 2021	02.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: September/October 2021	04.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: August/September 2021	02.09.2021
POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: July/August 2021	03.08.2021

Standard Thermoplastics

POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene November 2021: Waning pre-Christmas demand pressures prices / Producers, converters stake out positions for new year / “Groundhog Day” again for EVA	03.12.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene November 2021: Costlier C3 boosts prices / Record highs for film, some compounds / Energy surcharge rebuffed for now / Demand generally soft	03.12.2021
POLYMER PRICES Styrenics November 2021: Prices soar by triple-digits / Record highs for EPS, ABS / Slight increases likely in December / Energy costs on the table again?	03.12.2021
POLYMER PRICES PVC November 2021: Relentless price rise continues / Triple-digit increases on energy, logistics costs / Market situation still tight / No end to high prices in December	02.12.2021
POLYMER PRICES PET November 2021: Brief respite at the beginning of the month gives way to panic due to new coronavirus variant / Gaping emptiness in supply / Spot prices already exploding / Contracts could follow suit	02.12.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend November 2021: Rocketing prices / Some triple-digit increases due to higher feedstock and energy cost / Record levels for many types / Converters hold back on buying behaviour	12.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene October 2021: Mixed market situation / Energy costs lead to mounting prices, widespread uncertainty / Agricultural sector a major concern / EVA remains extremely short	03.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene October 2021: Only injection moulding grades absorb C3 reference rise / Energy surcharges beget lively discussions / November should see price hikes	03.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Styrenics October 2021: Prices slightly buoyant / Demand for PS, EPS lower than hoped / Talk of energy surcharges / Significant premiums expected in November	03.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES PET October 2021: Cost of raw materials and energy causes sharp rise in prices / Supply set to be extremely tight / Hedging purchases predominate as of mid-month / No improvement in sight	02.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES PVC October 2021: Supply situation still extremely tight / Prices continuing to rise / Exports and plant maintenance exacerbating situation / Is the mood turning against PVC?	02.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend October 2021: Prices rise slightly for the most part / Significant premiums again for EVA and PVC due to tight market situation / Largely stable for the rest of the month	12.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene September 2021: General uncertainty dominates the market / What is the situation with European production? / The market for EVA has dried up, and with the pipe grades builders are realising their power	05.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene September 2021: Higher output has stabilising effect / Slack demand from car industry clouds outlook for converters / White goods sector also weak	05.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Styrenics September 2021: SM cost reduction largely priced in for PS only / Smaller discounts on EPS white / Rollover for ABS and EPS grey due to scarcity / Potential for premiums in October	05.10.2021

Standard Thermoplastics / Recyclate

POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate November 2021: Cost transfer succeeds across the board in November / High price level stifles demand in some areas / Agricultural sector could face a bottleneck in spring	17.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate October 2021: Pure industrial film scrap picking up, but not like clear PET / European recyclers intend to price in increased costs	18.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate September 2021: Only rPP and rPET increase significantly / For rPE costs passed on at best / Lively demand due to sustainability projects / Price momentum continues to weaken in October	17.09.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate August 2021: Market remains inconsistent / Recyclers worried about scarce input materials / Sustainability projects and a fourth wave could intensify price upswing	18.08.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate July 2021: Upward momentum cools significantly / Several grades peak / Only rPET rises again / August prices likely to increase slightly or remain stable	19.07.2021

Engineering Thermoplastics

POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics November 2021: Prices show little movement in November / Significant increases imminent for flame-retardant and reinforced materials / Production cutbacks with base polymers	06.12.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics October 2021: Differing price development / Demand gradually declines further / Glass fibres, flame retardants and carbon black will drive prices up in November	04.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics September 2021: Some peak prices capped / Glass fibres, additives short / Significant increases expected from rise in energy, transport costs	06.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics August 2021: Converters hovering between hope and fear / Shortage of raw materials and crumbling supply chains lead to rising prices in many industries / Building sector up, auto sector down	06.09.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics July 2021: Holiday season and weaker demand from car sector ease tensions / Hot autumn looms / Short-glass fibres remain problem child	05.08.2021

Engineering Thermoplastics / Recyclate

POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate November 2021: Converters force rollover for all types / Calm prices expected well into January / Vicious cycle of low processing rate and lack of base material	18.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate October 2021: Slowdown effect as year winds down / Prices rise for reinforced, flame-retardant grades / Demand to mostly remain high as supply often very short	19.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate September 2021: Increases for ABS, PC, POM / Additional bottleneck for reinforced types / Signs of demand easing / Upward price trend gradually flattening	20.09.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate August 2021: Recyclate seen as new supply backbone / Prices of most types continue to rise / Shortage of glass fibres provides for additional increase / Further price hike on the cards	19.08.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate July 2021: Unabated high demand drives prices / Aggregates also in short supply / Processors' summer break cancelled this year / Further premiums likely	20.07.2021

Composites / GRP

POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP November 2021: Resin, glass fibre still soaring / Producers eye energy surcharges / Glass fibre prices seen higher in January	07.12.2021
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP October 2021: Ortho resins cost even more / No relief up to year-end despite weaker demand / Surging glass fibre prices the latest hurdle	05.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP September 2021: Resins roll over / Steep rises for reinforcement / Slight firming likely in October / Glass-fibre bottlenecks dog production	07.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP August 2021: Resins market leaning toward rollover / Supply improves somewhat / Bottlenecks for glass fibre / Q4 to start with steep hikes	07.09.2021
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP July 2021: End of months-long upward trend for ortho resins / Extremely tight supply drives up prices for glass fibre / More hikes in sight	06.08.2021

Polyurethanes

POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane November 2021: Hard-bargaining processors achieve rollovers and discounts / Weakening demand in all sectors / Higher cost of energy and logistics will factor into prices in January	22.11.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks October 2021: Mixed trend for MDI, TDI, polyol prices / Rollover for several grades / Restarting of plants eases situation / Stockpiling remains difficult to impossible	21.10.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane September 2021: TDI drops significantly for second time / MDI polymer still suffers from low supply / Rollover or falling prices likely in October	22.09.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks August 2021: Construction applications buzzing, lull in comfort segment / Upswing for components in the rigid foam sector, decrease for flexible foam materials / Limitations for MDI and solid polyols persist	23.08.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks July 2021: Renewed scarcity due to force majeure / Situation still characterised by price declines / Comfort segment continues to languish	22.07.2021

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