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Polymer prices - Weak demand, slight price erosion
23.7.2025 | Due to summer holidays, demand is weak and buyer interest is low. Most of the salespeople have also gone on vacation, so there is no sales pressure. -
Polymer prices - Weak demand, flexible prices, slow price erosion
18.7.2025 | The market went on vacation. Due to weak demand, polymer manufacturers and traders have resorted to flexible pricing. Planned and unplanned shutdowns... -
Polymer prices - Rising feedstock prices will drive the July price rise
26.6.2025 | The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated further, but there is no panic in the market. Increased purchasing activity was only experienced... -
Polymer prices - Rising geopolitical uncertainty and weak demand
24.6.2025 | Converters were on hold during the first half of last week, with buying only starting in mid-week after the final June prices were established.
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Polymer prices - Falling polyolefin prices and wide price ranges create uncertainty
12.6.2025 | Despite the olefin monomer roll-over, Central European polyolefin producers have started to significantly reduce prices, with prices decreasing by... -
Polymer prices - In general, a rollover can be expected, but PS and PET are likely to see a small...
5.6.2025 | The last week of May was characterized by weak demand, with converters typically holding off on purchases. Smaller companies were expecting a... -
Polymer prices - May demand falls short of expectations, in many cases even below April's
22.5.2025 | Polymer markets in Central Europe are experiencing weaker-than-expected demand. This is partly because converters are confident of a further fall in... -
Polymer prices - one more short week, then a price drop
1.5.2025 | The short week due to Easter brought weak demand, with few transactions. The bad news for sellers is that the week ahead will be short as well....