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	Date	Price (Min/Max)
Polypropylene Film CFR South East Asia	15 Apr 2026	- USD/MT
PVC Suspension CFR GCC	20 Apr 2026	- USD/MT
HDPE Film FD NWE	17 Apr 2026	- Euro/MT
LDPE Film CFR Brazil	17 Apr 2026	- USD/MT
PS GPPS FAS HOUSTON	17 Apr 2026	- USD/MT

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News - 20 Apr 2026 09:30 IST

Propylene price rise in Asia amid tight supply conditions

Last week, propylene prices trended higher in the Asian region.An industry source in Asia informed a Polymerupdate team member, “Propylene prices moved higher on the back of persistent supply tightness, with firmer seller indications continuing to support the upward trend. Limited spot availability kept the market firm despite relatively thin trading activity. Buyers largely st...
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