Feedstock rollovers and decreases set the scene for polymer pricing over the summer period.

Deflationary feedstock pressure starts to dissipate and may be a signal towards the future price direction of polymers.

Prices continue to soften as geo-political concerns dominate market sentiment.

Tariff turmoil!

With the exception of benzene, feedstock prices nudge forward in contrast to a decline in crude oil costs.

Standard polymer prices edge forward, in response to feedstock cost inflation.

The new year gets off to a subdued start while inflationary pressures continue to mount.

Year-end market fundamentals undermine cost inflation pressures.

What will increasing feedstock costs, and a stronger USD mean for polymer prices?

Further falls in crude oil prices put feedstock costs under pressure.