PS HIPS (polystyrene)

PS HIPS is a high impact polystyrene for thermoformed packaging, dairy cups and appliance housings.

Updated 24. 10. 2026 (prices for October 2026). The next prices (November 2026) are added mid-month.

Buy prices
Price October 2026
2.13 €/kg
+5.4 % month on month
A year ago
1.74 €/kg
+22.4 % year on year
12-month low
1.68 €/kg
January 2026
12-month high
2.36 €/kg
April 2026

PS HIPS: average price 2.13 €/kg for October 2026 (Central Europe). Against the previous month +5.4 %, year on year +22.4 %.

Current weekly prices without delay Weekly report: market prices of PE, PP, PS and PVC in €/t, new every week.

Weekly report

Average monthly resin prices in Central Europe. Price development of different thermoplastics over the past 11 years.

PS HIPS price trend

€/kg · source Plastech.pl
average monthly price

Average monthly resin price in €/kg, Central Europe · source Plastech.pl

Where to buy PS HIPS

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Frequently asked questions about polymer prices

What is the current price of PS HIPS?

PS HIPS: average price 2.13 €/kg for October 2026 (Central Europe). Against the previous month +5.4 %, year on year +22.4 %.

How has the price of PS HIPS changed over the last year?

Over the last 12 months the average monthly price of PS HIPS ranged from 1.68 €/kg to 2.36 €/kg.

Where do the prices come from and how often are they updated?

They are average monthly resin prices in Central Europe from Plastech.pl, updated once a month, usually mid-month. Current weekly market prices of commodity plastics are available in the paid PlasticPortal weekly report.