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Feedstock / Aromatics

POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: June/July 2021	02.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: May/June 2021	02.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: April/May 2021	04.05.2021
POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: March/April 2021	06.04.2021
POLYMER PRICES Base petrochemicals, aromatics and feedstocks: February/March 2021	02.03.2021

Standard Thermoplastics

POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend July 2021: Price turnaround affects further types / Increases now only with HDPE pipe, PP copolymer, PVC and EVA / Supply situation gradually improving with most materials	13.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene June 2021: Little room for further increases / After months-long rise, prices start to drop / Downward trend set to affect more polymer types in July	05.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene June 2021: High prices and better supply curb upward trend / First grades roll over / Standard PP should flip in July / Compounds may go higher	05.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES Styrenics June 2021: Prices follow SM correction and veer downwards / Discounts usually below reduction / Costs will continue to decline in July	05.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES PVC June 2021: Prices setting record upon record / Bottlenecks still dominate the picture / Demand continuing strong / Rise in prices set to slow in July	02.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES PET June 2021: Notations undergo moderate fall / Revival in demand still short of expectations / Production in Europe running smoothly again / Imports still very thin / Stability expected in July	02.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend June 2021: Surge of massive price rises loses momentum / Styrenics already moving downwards / Initial signs of improved supply situation with PE and PP / PVC, EVA and EPS still short	14.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene May 2021: Notations continue to rise / Rate of increase slows down considerably due to high price level and falling demand / Price plateau likely	03.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene May 2021: Tight market drives notations even higher / Producers with exaggerated hike plans / New record prices dampen demand	03.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Styrenics May 2021: Prices at historic highs / Serious bottlenecks for ABS and EPS / Massive decrease of SM contract in June still likely to end bull market	03.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES PVC May 2021: Prices climb for the 12th straight month / Supply bottlenecks still dominate market / Shortages in additive components / Converters seek price relief	02.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES PET May 2021: Price increases coming to an end / Record rates already trimmed / Production situation improves / Demand remains slack due to weather / Across-the-board reductions seem possible in June	02.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend May 2021: All prices continue to climb / One record after another / Supply bottlenecks everywhere / Polyolefins and PVC now completely decoupled from the cost base	17.05.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyethylene April 2021: Supply situation assumes dramatic proportions / Demand generally strong / Some end-markets face bottlenecks / Virtually no imports again in May / Wave of price increases to continue unabated	05.05.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polypropylene April 2021: Notations rise even more steeply / Records set again / Severe bottlenecks worsen / Price rally to continue in May	05.05.2021

Standard Thermoplastics / Recyclate

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
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate June 2021: High purchase costs and strong demand fuel new record highs / Upward momentum clearly weakens in July / Plateau emerging	16.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate May 2021: Prices continue strong rise / Serious virgin material bottlenecks boost all recyclate prices / Market environment offers scope for further premiums	17.05.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate April 2021: Strong premiums on all grades / Scarcity of feedstocks fuels demand for recyclates / Further price increases in May likely	19.04.2021
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate March 2021: Prices trending higher / Significant premiums after increases in virgin material prices / Demand picks up noticeably / Recyclers planning further increases	17.03.2021

Engineering Thermoplastics

POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics June 2021: All types roll over / PA 6.6, PMMA still heavily affected by weak feedstock chain / Demand varies / No changes expected in July	06.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics May 2021: Prices generally continue to rise irrespective of the drop in feedstock costs / Occasional signs of a plateau / High prices and weakness in automotive industry slow down business	07.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics April 2021: More triple-digit hikes as demand remains vibrant / Many shops struggle to secure material / Another twist of the price screw inevitable	06.05.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics March 2021: Shortage of cable, pipe and headlamps for end-users / Major triple-digit increases / Producers unable to meet demand / US facilities provide glimmer of hope	08.04.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering thermoplastics February 2021: Prices continue to rise on a broad front / Plant stoppages and insufficient imports limit availability / Further price hikes likely in March	04.03.2021

Engineering Thermoplastics / Recyclate

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
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate June 2021: Prices continue to climb amid strong demand / Recyclers search desperately for substitute sources of base material / Holiday period will ease the pressure only slightly	17.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate May 2021: Further massive increases dominate the picture / Base material seldom available / Strong demand from all areas / Converters becoming increasingly thin-skinned	18.05.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate April 2021: Price spiral rises even faster / May will be the worst month so far	20.04.2021
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate March 2021: Notations increase significantly / Polymers, additives and reinforcing materials contribute to price rise / Further hikes expected in April	18.03.2021

Composites / GRP

POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP June 2021: Resins still rising slightly / No downswing in July / More increases for glass-fibre products in sight	07.07.2021
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP May 2021: Resins still upwardly mobile / High prices curb demand sharply / Converters order bare minimum / Some glass fibre products see steep hikes	08.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP April 2021: Resins rise to new heights / Glass-fibre products somewhat higher / Automotive weakness curbs orders / Precursor bottlenecks could drive prices further	07.05.2021
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP March 2021: Notations for resins and glass fibre rise / Further upswing likely in April / Strategic buying keeps demand stable	09.04.2021
POLYMER PRICES Composites/GRP February 2021: Resins soar skyward / Spectacular rise likely in March / Upward price momentum slows buying / Glass fibre momentum flat	05.03.2021

Polyurethanes

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
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks June 2021: MDI still climbing / TDI eases for the first time since June 2020 / Order volume uneven by geography and application / MDI may decline in July	21.06.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks May 2021: Most prices still rising / TDI upswing may have peaked / Polyols extremely tight / US orders continue to drain supply / Building applications boom, automotive weakens	21.05.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks April 2021: Triple-digit hikes for isocyanates and polyols / Panic buying drives prices / Demand for bedding shrinks, building and automotive strong / No end to the price rally	21.04.2021
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks March 2021: Isocyanates and polyols with triple-digit mark-ups / Shortages persist despite some plant start-ups / Trend in April: Still noticeably firmer	22.03.2021

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