Polymer Points
North American commodity resin markets were surprisingly quiet in February, with only two materials seeing price increases.
North American commodity resin markets have been volatile so far in 2025, with buyers already seeing a mix of price increases and decreases.
Commodity resin markets in North America ended 2024 with two price drops and three materials with flat pricing for December.
Polyethylene prices were unchanged in September — the second straight month of flat prices after climbing 5 cents in July. Supply concerns from Hurricane Beryl had played a role in the July price hike.
PET bottle resin fell by an average of 2 cents per pound in May, becoming the third commodity resin to see a decrease in the month due to lower demand and feedstock costs.
Two major commodity resins saw lower prices in North America in April, while one material saw a slight increase.
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