Resin prices slide for PP, PET
Plastics News
JULY 6, 2023
North American prices for polypropylene and PET bottle resin both declined in June, as demand continued to wobble.
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PP, engineering resin prices slip
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
North American polypropylene resin prices ticked down in August, following a slight decline in the price of polymer-grade propylene. Engineering resin buyers have also seen slightly lower prices in recent months.
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Resin Price Report: PE, PP Resin Prices Projected to Rise in Q1 2024
Plastics Today
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The PlasticsExchange projects a penny uptick in resin prices, placing January prices $0.02/lb lb above December.
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Material Insights: February resin prices increase despite economic concerns
Plastics News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
PVC and polystyrene resin prices have already settled for February, with increases for both materials. Feedstock prices and seasonal construction activity were factors, Frank Esposito explains. While the economy may be slowing, North American buyers may be restocking; there’s more on that in the video.
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PVC, PS resin prices take opposite paths in May
Plastics News
MAY 25, 2023
North American prices for PVC resin prices have fallen since May 1 while polystyrene prices increased.
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Resin Price Report: Polypropylene Prices Shoot Up
Plastics Today
MARCH 8, 2024
Polyethylene resin prices also rose last week, but not as much.
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Resin prices close out 2022 with another drop
Plastics News
JANUARY 5, 2023
Reduced demand, new capacity and feedstock prices all played into falling prices for most commodity resins in December.
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Material Insights: Resin prices dive for September
Plastics News
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Plastics News senior reporter Frank Esposito discusses the issues surrounding the price changes for last month. North American prices for polyethylene and polypropylene resins continued their downward path, joined by engineering-grade polymers polycarbonate, nylon 6, nylon 6/6 and ABS.
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Kickstart: Following ups and downs of European resin prices
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
We had years of excellent data and analysis on resin pricing in Europe, but we haven't been doing a very good job of sharing it. Until now.
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Commodity prices rise; engineering resins drop
Plastics News
MARCH 24, 2023
The upward swing of commodity resin pricing continued in February, with higher prices reported for three materials. North American polypropylene resins prices saw the biggest hike, jumping an average of 8 cents per pound. PP prices had jumped up 11 cents in January, matching a similar move in PGP.
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Material Insights: ‘April’s going to be interesting’ for resin pricing
Plastics News
APRIL 24, 2023
North American resin prices have mostly been flat or up slightly in early 2023, but “April’s going to get interesting,” according to Plastics News senior reporter Frank Esposito.
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Polymer Points: Most resin prices take a July slide, with PS the exception
Plastics News
AUGUST 19, 2022
North American commodity resin prices were on the move in July, with four materials falling and one seeing a sizable increase.
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Resin Price Report: Buyers Unmoved by Increased Resin Inventory
Plastics Today
MAY 17, 2023
Prime PE and PP prices stayed flat during a below-average week in spot resin trading.
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Resin Price Report: Prime Resin Availability Continues to Contract
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Allocations and force majeure conditions for polyethylene and polypropylene resin remain in place, with some prices ticking up a penny or more.
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Polymer Points Live August 2022: Resin prices may be flat or decrease
Plastics News
AUGUST 16, 2022
With slowing demand and improved logistics, many North American resin prices will be flat or down in August. But one engineering resin may show a big increase. In Polymer Points Live, Frank Esposito gives his outlook for commodity, engineering and recycled resins.
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Resin Price Report: End-of-Month Deals Revitalize Demand
Plastics Today
APRIL 5, 2023
Spot prices for most Prime commodity-grade resins slid a cent, erasing previous week’s gain.
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PP resin prices saw a big drop in May
Plastics News
JUNE 6, 2023
North American polypropylene resin prices declined in May as a result of weaker demand and lower feedstock costs.
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Resin Price Report: Spot Resin Trading Picks Up Pace
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Increased activity did not affect resin pricing, however, which held steady to firm last week.
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Resin Price Report: Emboldened Sellers Push for Nickel Increase on PE Contracts
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Resin rally continues amid limited availability, rising monomer prices, and soaring exports.
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Polypropylene resin prices continue to rise
Plastics News
MARCH 9, 2023
North American polypropylene resin prices saw a hefty increase in February, reflecting a jump in feedstock costs.
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Material Insights: August resin prices tumble
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Resin prices for polystyrene, suspension PVC and PET bottle resins all have fallen in August, which reflects a decline in demand and lower feedstock prices. Senior Reporter Frank Esposito talks the reasons behind the prices and what might change for September.
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Resin prices continue to slide
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
North American prices for PVC and polystyrene resins continued on a downward trajectory in October.
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Material Insights: Falling prices for engineering resins
Plastics News
DECEMBER 26, 2022
North American buyers of polycarbonate, nylon and ABS resins are seeing lower prices. We have the details in this week’s Material Insights, plus insight into the impact of the “green wave” U.S. midterm election results on plastics.
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Resin Price Report: Buyers Hit Pause as Close of First Quarter Nears
Plastics Today
MARCH 29, 2024
Declining buying interest led to another drop in Prime polyethylene and polypropylene resin pricing.
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Material Insights: Resin prices dip; nonmarket corrections explained
Plastics News
JUNE 30, 2023
Dropping resin prices indicated a summer slump for some commodity resins. Senior reporter Frank Esposito stops by this week's Material Insights to delve into the various issues affecting the latest resin prices for June. He also explains some nonmarket corrections, what they mean and what resins they affect.
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PE, PP Resin Prices to Remain Under Pressure in 2023
Plastics Today
JANUARY 2, 2023
Rising resin capacity in the United States coupled with slower economic growth will keep a lid on prices and margins in the new year.
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Material Insights: UAW strike impacts resin market; exports, outages drive up PE prices
Plastics News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The UAW strike against the Detroit 3 is already impacting the resin market. Also, a surprising price increase for polyethylene, driven by exports to China and supply issues at Chevron Phillips and Nova Chemicals. PN 's Sarah Kominek talks with Matt Zessin, global director of automotive for M. Holland, at the Detroit auto show.
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Redesigned resin prices page gives PN readers more information
Plastics News
MAY 18, 2023
Coverage of resin prices is critically important to subscribers, so I'm excited to share that we are making major improvements to that section of our website.
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More volatility for North American PS, ABS resin prices
Plastics News
AUGUST 11, 2022
A chaotic market for benzene feedstock sent North American polystyrene resin prices soaring in July but could be sending them down about the same amount in August.
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An Insider’s Guide to Resin Pricing
Plastics Today
JUNE 26, 2023
Experts share insights on the forces that drive resin pricing and how to navigate the market to ensure you’re getting the best possible deal.
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Volatility continues as PP resin prices drop
Plastics News
MAY 4, 2023
The North American polypropylene market remains as volatile as ever as resin prices drop in April after seeing an increase in March.
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PET bottle resin prices on the rise
Plastics News
MAY 18, 2023
The increased demand for bottled water and soft drinks during the summer is leading to more demand for PET bottle resin, prompting a slight increase in pricing.
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Engineering resin prices close the first quarter with a drop
Plastics News
MARCH 23, 2023
Market sources told that regional prices for nylon, polycarbonate and ABS resins all declined in the first quarter of 2023.
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Material Insights: Resin prices see hikes in March
Plastics News
APRIL 10, 2023
North American prices for polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene resins all saw increases in March as a result of post-COVID adjustments and economic slowdowns.
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Material Insights: Falling prices for PET bottle resin, polystyrene and PVC
Plastics News
OCTOBER 3, 2022
A slowing economy and falling feedstock prices are putting pressure on commodity resin pricing in North America. In Material Insights, senior reporter Frank Esposito explains the trends impacting PET bottle resin, polystyrene and PVC prices.
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M. Holland Enters into Partnership to Stabilize Supply, Pricing of PCR Resins
Plastics Today
MARCH 16, 2023
The distributor of thermoplastic resins has partnered with Lavergne, whose portfolio of 100% recycled plastics is not affected by shifting petroleum prices.
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Material Insights: Buyers see falling prices for virgin, recycled resins
Plastics News
JULY 24, 2023
Prices have been falling for both virgin and recycled resins. In today’s Material Insights, we cover details on lower prices in the second quarter for post-consumer high density polyethylene.
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Resin pricing struggles as demand slumps, China production slows
Plastics News
AUGUST 18, 2023
Resin market analysts say there are few indications that prices will radically change in the coming months due to decreased demand at home and reduced production in China, leading to fewer exports.
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‘Cautious' purchasing decisions lead to lower resin prices in September
Plastics News
OCTOBER 6, 2022
North American prices for polyethylene and polypropylene resins continued a downward path in September, joined by engineering-grade polymers polycarbonate, nylon 6, nylon 6/6 and ABS.
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Material Insights: July resin price drop could be start of trend
Plastics News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Senior reporter Frank Esposito explores the factors behind the July tumble in price for multiple resins — polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC and PET — and what's to come.
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The Open Process Automation Forum Continues Advancement
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 21, 2025
Owner/operators facing needed technology upgrades balked at the price of rip-and-replace automation. They have operationalized the OPAF system at a resin finishing plant in Baton Rouge at tail end of 2024. I have seen these efforts a few times in the past. This organization continues to move forward. They have released version 2.1
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Material Insights: Despite one big increase, more resin prices now poised for decreases
Plastics News
AUGUST 15, 2022
Polystyrene prices just posted a huge increase, but decreases for PS, ABS and engineering resins may be coming soon.
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Polymer Points: Most resin prices take a July slide, with PS the exception
Plastics News
AUGUST 19, 2022
North American commodity resin prices were on the move in July, with four materials falling and one seeing a sizable increase.
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Resin Price Report: Has Resin Pricing Hit Bottom?
Plastics Today
AUGUST 31, 2022
In the wake of a 15% reduction in PE supply announced by one major producer, other suppliers are weighing their options.
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