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	Date	Price (Min/Max)
Polypropylene Film CFR South East Asia	29 Apr 2026	- USD/MT
PVC Suspension CFR GCC	04 May 2026	- USD/MT
HDPE Film FD NWE	30 Apr 2026	- Euro/MT
LDPE Film CFR Brazil	30 Apr 2026	- USD/MT
PS GPPS FAS HOUSTON	30 Apr 2026	- USD/MT

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