Polymer Market Weekly Report

Polymer markets as of 20 April 2026 continued to witness a broad-based correction, with most grades declining on a weekly and monthly basis despite strong longer-term gains. PP Raffia dropped to 134.00, down -4.29% weekly and -15.72% monthly, though still up 49.72% quarterly and 37.44% yearly. Prices remain 66.46% above the yearly low of 80.50 (16 Nov 2025) but are -20.47% below the peak of 168.50 (9 Mar 2026). LLDPE fell to 136.50, slipping -3.53% weekly and -8.70% monthly, while maintaining 53.37% quarterly and 44.44% yearly gains. It is 63.47% above its yearly low of 83.50 (30 Nov 2025) and -12.78% below its high of 156.50 (9 Mar 2026). HDPE BM remained relatively stable at 152.00, with a marginal -0.33% weekly dip but a 8.96% monthly rise. The grade shows strong 75.72% quarterly and 71.75% yearly growth, trading 85.37% above its yearly low of 82.00 (12 Dec 2025) and just -3.49% below its high of 157.50 (27 Mar 2026). LDPE declined to 153.00, down -2.55% weekly, though slightly up 0.99% monthly. It posted 42.33% quarterly and 34.21% yearly gains, staying 47.83% above its yearly low of 103.50 (29 Dec 2025) and -10.79% below its peak of 171.50 (11 Mar 2026). PVC saw a sharper fall to 75.00, declining -3.23% weekly and a steep -26.47% monthly, though still up 11.94% quarterly and 13.64% yearly. It remains 23.97% above its yearly low of 60.50 (7 Dec 2025) but significantly -38.02% below its high of 121.00 (11 Mar 2026). Overall, polymer markets are undergoing a clear correction phase after earlier highs, with pressure visible in the short term while long-term trends remain positive.Disclaimer:PolyMart does not offer guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided on its platform. Users are advised to independently verify any data before relying on it for decision-making purposes.