POLYMER POINTS LIVE with Frank Esposito, Plastics News Senior Reporter

This is a one-of-a-kind virtual report based on the popular column from Plastics News Senior Reporter Frank Esposito. Resin is the single largest component cost of many plastic products. Plastics News is giving their readers a closer look at the topics affecting resin supply, demand and pricing.

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The Ukraine crisis has tightened global oil and gas markets, which is putting upward pressure on resin prices around the world. We take a look at this and other supply chain issues on Polymer Points, with Plastics News Senior Reporter Frank Esposito.

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North American resin buyers saw price increases for PET bottle resin, nylon 6 and 6/6 and polycarbonate in April, in addition to the previously reported polystyrene and PVC increases. 

North American resin prices are at historic highs, and prices may increase even more in the near term. In the April Polymer Points Live, Frank Esposito recaps market activity and weighs in on the outlook for resins including polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, PET, nylon, polycarbonate and recycled resins.