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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

"[There is] super low virgin resin prices and a lack of commitment on the customers out there on pricing structures, but it's really affected by virgin resin and slow demand," a film recycler from the Southern U.S. told Plastics News.

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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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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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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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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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Plastics Today

APRIL 11, 2024

PP resin contract prices could drop by a dime, or even more, this month.

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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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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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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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MARCH 9, 2023

North American polypropylene resin prices saw a hefty increase in February, reflecting a jump in feedstock costs.

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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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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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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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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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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Increased activity did not affect resin pricing, however, which held steady to firm last week.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

North American prices for PVC and polystyrene resins continued on a downward trajectory in October.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 19, 2024

A polypropylene price decrease this month should break into double digits, says the PlasticsExchange.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Despite the economic slowdown, many resin buyers are seeing higher prices. PET is the latest commodity resin to post an increase, joining polyethylene, polystyrene and PVC.

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JUNE 15, 2023

Plastics News is showing corrections on prices for several recycled resins on this week's resin pricing chart.

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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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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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