The Plastic Resin Buyer Brief

This week, crude oil spiked to a 4-year high near $120/barrel following military action in the Middle East and threats to the Strait of Hormuz. Resin producers across PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, and engineering resins are pushing price increases — but what does the supply/demand data actually say?

In this episode, Michael Workman breaks down data across nine major resin families, explaining where the upward pressure is real, where it's narrative, and what procurement teams should be doing right now to protect their margins.

Topics covered:
  • PE: 10¢/lb increase push vs. healthy 38-day inventories
  • PP: Feedstock-driven pricing — not demand
  • PVC: Legitimate two-sided squeeze (turnarounds + logistics)
  • Engineering resins: Cost pressure without pricing power
  • PET: World Cup demand catalyst ahead
  • How geopolitics actually move resin markets (3 key levers)

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If you buy plastic resin for a living, this podcast is your edge. Hosted by the experts behind ResinSmart, The Plastic Resin Buyer Brief gives you fast, focused updates on the market forces moving resin prices—and the strategies that smart buyers are using to save money, reduce risk, and make better decisions.

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