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Firm Benzene Prices Boost Styrene Demand
Following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil supplies to Asia have been significantly affected, with refining and petrochem...
Indonesia PP & PE Markets Slide as Import Duties Drop
Indonesia’s polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) markets have entered a sharp correction cycle in late April and early May 2026 aft...
Asia–Europe Freight Drop Fuels Polymer Export Surge
Container freight rates between Asia and Europe have weakened significantly during late April and early May 2026, largely erasing part ...
Propylene Market Rebounds Under Geopolitical Pressure (Apr–May 2026)
The global propylene market has entered a period of unusual instability during April and early May 2026, shaped by a complex interactio...
Southeast Asia Buyers Shift to Low-Priced PP & PE
1. High costs vs weak demand mismatch
As of early May 2026, the Southeast Asian polyolefin market is characterized by a clear imbala...
ABS Prices Slide as Demand Weakens
Entering April, the Chinese ABS market saw a rise followed by a fall, with most grades experiencing a significant decrease in spot pric...
April Resin Market Surge: Why Buyers Are Under Pressure
There's a price increase letter sitting in your inbox right now. Maybe two. Maybe 29 — almost certainly one for each major resin you bu...
Styrene Market Weakly Declined Last Week
According to the SunSirs Commodity Analysis System, the styrene market experienced a weak decline last week. The average price stood at...
Butadiene Market Weakens, Bottoming Expected
Since the start of 2026, the domestic 1.3-butadiene market has generally exhibited a pattern of retreating from high levels, fluctuatin...
SE Asia PP, PE, PVC Prices Slow After Rapid Surge
Southeast Asia’s PP, PE, and PVC markets are showing early signs that the breakneck rally seen in recent weeks is beginning to lose mom...