POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS
Limited scope for price hikes despite higher costs
— By Plasteurope.com staff —
The rising costs of intermediate products in November – especially naphtha – are boosting cost pressures on cracker operators and producers of polyolefins and PVC. In addition, individual providers have attempted to pass on energy costs via separate charges. Furthermore, tensions in the Middle East are creating uncertainty around the costs of raw materials and transport.
However, the scope for price increases remains limited: many processors have sufficient inventories and are expected to tailor purchases to short-term needs. The downward trend in polymer prices forecast for December is likely to continue in a weaker form in January.
The situation is both fragile and strained. Renewed attacks by Houthis in Yemen on targets in Saudi Arabia continue to fuel concerns in the region. At the same time, the extent of US influence on activities in the days and weeks ahead remains uncertain with President Donald Trump focused primarily on the upcoming congressional midterm elections.
The rising costs of intermediate products in November – especially naphtha – are boosting cost pressures on cracker operators and producers of polyolefins and PVC. In addition, individual providers have attempted to pass on energy costs via separate charges. Furthermore, tensions in the Middle East are creating uncertainty around the costs of raw materials and transport.
However, the scope for price increases remains limited: many processors have sufficient inventories and are expected to tailor purchases to short-term needs. The downward trend in polymer prices forecast for December is likely to continue in a weaker form in January.
The situation is both fragile and strained. Renewed attacks by Houthis in Yemen on targets in Saudi Arabia continue to fuel concerns in the region. At the same time, the extent of US influence on activities in the days and weeks ahead remains uncertain with President Donald Trump focused primarily on the upcoming congressional midterm elections.
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15.10.2026 Plasteurope.com [260189-0]
Published on 15.10.2026