Polymer Market Weekly Update

The polymer market witnessed mixed movements this week, with most grades posting mild declines amid subdued demand and cautious sentiment in the petrochemical sector. PP Raffia closed at 84.00, slipping 0.59% weekly and 1.18% monthly. On a quarterly basis, it is down 7.18% and 10.16% lower year-on-year compared to 93.50 last year. The product remains slightly above its yearly low of 82.50 (October 15, 2025) but far from its high of 98.00 (April 18, 2025). LLDPE prices softened to 86.00, losing 1.15% on both weekly and monthly bases, with a 7.53% quarterly decline and a 2.82% yearly drop. It is currently at its yearly low, reflecting a correction from the yearly high of 97.00 (October 7, 2025). HDPE BM mirrored similar trends, settling at 86.00, down 1.71% for the week and 6.01% year-on-year, despite being 2.38% above its yearly low of 84.00 (December 31, 2024). LDPE held comparatively firm at 108.50, unchanged week-on-week but easing 0.91% monthly. The grade shows a 2.36% annual rise, with values up 6.37% from the yearly low of 102.00 (December 29, 2024), though still 6.06% below the high of 115.50 (April 2, 2025). PVC remained flat at 67.50, showing no weekly movement but a 1.46% monthly decline. Prices are 11.18% lower year-on-year, having touched a low of 64.00 (May 8, 2025) and a high of 87.50 (June 3, 2025). Overall, the polymer complex remained weak, with supply pressure, falling crude sentiment, and muted downstream activity weighing on prices. LDPE stood out as the relative outperformer amid broad declines across PP, PE, and PVC segments.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.