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WEEKLY POLYMER PRICES
	Date	Price (Min/Max)
Polypropylene Film CFR South East Asia	18 Mar 2026	- USD/MT
PVC Suspension CFR GCC	16 Mar 2026	- USD/MT
HDPE Film FD NWE	20 Mar 2026	- Euro/MT
LDPE Film CFR Brazil	20 Mar 2026	- USD/MT
PS GPPS FAS HOUSTON	20 Mar 2026	- USD/MT

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News - 20 Mar 2026 02:30 IST

European Low density polyethylene (LDPE) prices rally on Middle East supply disruptions and crude oil volatility.

This week, LDPE prices surged in Europe amid extended delivery timelines and higher energy costs driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.A European industry source told a Polymerupdate team member, “LDPE prices in Europe rose as escalating tensions in West Asia heightened concerns over supply disruptions and feedstock availability. Key shipping routes remained affected, wi...
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