Resin Pricing
In 2025, prices are expected to continue rising amid ongoing tariff discussions. Meanwhile, material supply is beginning to tighten. Just a few months ago, the material was nearing a surplus.
In March, North American polypropylene resin prices fell amid weak demand and abundant supply. In contrast, polystyrene prices rose despite flat benzene feedstock costs.
North American commodity resin markets were surprisingly quiet in February, with only two materials seeing price increases.
Recycled polycarbonate prices have increased slightly in North America in the beginning of 2025.
North American suspension PVC resin prices ticked up slightly in March as buyers prepare for the upcoming construction season.
Standard recycled resin prices in Europe have maintained an upward trend during the last two months after a slow start to the new year.
Post-consumer low density polyethylene pellet prices have slightly increased in North America to wrap up the first quarter of 2025.
The price hike follows higher prices for polymer-grade propylene (PGP) feedstock, but industry watchers said prices could have gone up even further.
The market bounced back in February, possibly as a result of makers of pipe and other construction products building inventories in advance of warmer weather, which spurs construction activity.
"There's a lot of factors right now, especially in the demand department," said a recycler from the Midwest.
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