This week, HDPE prices in the Asia region displayed a varied pattern, with gains in some areas offset by losses elsewhere.
An industry source in Asia, on condition of anonymity, informed a Polymerupdate team member, “HDPE prices quoted mixed as downstream demand continued to remain subdued, with converters facing difficulty in transferring higher production costs to end users. Buying interest stayed cautious, leading to slower order confirmations and need-based procurement. Elevated costs further reduced buyers’ acceptance levels, weighing on overall market sentiment. At the same time, anticipated supply constraints tightened product availability in certain regions, lending some support to prices. However, expectations of a gradual recovery in operating rates in the coming weeks limited stronger upward momentum, resulting in a mixed market trend.”
In Far East Asia, HDPE blow moulding prices climbed to USD 1180-1230/mt CFR levels, reflecting a gain of USD (+20/NC/mt) versus the prior period, while HDPE film prices advanced to USD 1210-1275/mt CFR levels, also registering USD (+20/NC/mt) from the previous week. Meanwhile, HDPE injection prices ticked higher to USD 1150-1240/mt CFR levels, showing USD (+10/NC/mt) compared to last week, and HDPE raffia prices rose to USD 1190-1270/mt CFR levels, likewise indicating USD (+10/NC/mt) against the earlier period.
In Southeast Asia, HDPE blow moulding prices dipped to USD 1310-1470/mt CFR levels, marking a drop of USD (-20/-10/mt) from the last period, while HDPE raffia prices eased to USD 1350-1500/mt CFR levels, posting USD (-20/-10/mt) relative to a week earlier. HDPE injection prices slid to USD 1310-1470/mt CFR levels, recording USD (-20/-15/mt) against the previous period. HDPE film prices held steady at USD 1330-1510/mt CFR levels.
In India, HDPE blow moulding prices fell to USD 1370-1490/mt CFR levels, indicating a sharp decline of USD (-40/-70/mt) from a week ago, while HDPE film prices decreased to USD 1380-1500/mt CFR levels, showing USD (-40/-70/mt) in comparison to the earlier period. HDPE injection prices dropped to USD 1380-1480/mt CFR levels, registering USD (-40/-70/mt) relative to last week, and HDPE yarn prices slipped to USD 1370-1480/mt CFR levels, likewise noting USD (-40/-70/mt) versus the prior period.
In Pakistan, HDPE blow moulding prices increased to USD 1390-1460/mt CFR levels, with a rise of USD (+40/NC/mt) from the previous week, while HDPE film prices climbed to USD 1380-1450/mt CFR levels, reflecting USD (+40/NC/mt) against a week earlier. HDPE injection prices advanced to USD 1380-1450/mt CFR levels, indicating USD (+40/NC/mt) compared to last week, and HDPE yarn prices rose to USD 1390-1460/mt CFR levels, also showing USD (+40/NC/mt) relative to the earlier period.
In Sri Lanka, HDPE blow moulding prices stayed flat at USD 1490-1550/mt CFR, while HDPE film prices remained unchanged at USD 1450-1550/mt CFR. HDPE injection prices held steady at USD 1500-1550/mt CFR levels, and HDPE yarn prices stayed flat at USD 1510-1560/mt CFR levels.
In Bangladesh, HDPE blow moulding prices eased to USD 1440-1540/mt CFR levels, with a reduction of USD (NC/-20/mt) from the previous week, while HDPE film prices dipped to USD 1450-1550/mt CFR levels, showing USD (NC/-20/mt) against a week earlier. HDPE injection prices slid to USD 1440-1530/mt CFR levels, indicating USD (NC/-20/mt) relative to last week, and HDPE yarn prices fell to USD 1440-1530/mt CFR levels, likewise noting USD (NC/-20/mt) versus the prior period.
