Suppliers are nominating increases across PE, PP, PVC, PET, and more — but the data says otherwise.
In this week’s Resin Market Moves (Sept 26, 2025), Michael Workman of ResinSmart breaks down the latest market drivers:
Key Insights:
- PE: Inventories +1.2B lbs YoY; +5¢/+3–5¢ nominations lack support
- PP: Flat as PGP rolled at 35.5¢; 40 days of supply on hand
- PS: Lower after September benzene contract
- ABS & PC: Flat; long supply and weaker RMC
- PVC: Inventories at 1B lbs; one producer still chasing +3¢
- Nylon & PET: Flat; PET producers push +6–9¢ in October despite lower PX/PTA
Takeaway: Fundamentals remain weak-to-flat. Buyers should benchmark every ask, reject unsupported hikes, and use data to negotiate better terms.
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