The Plastic Resin Buyer Brief

History repeats.

 In the resin market — like every commodity cycle before it — price resistance without justification never lasts.

This week, Michael breaks down why producers’ attempted increases across PE, PP, PS, PVC, ABS, PC, and PET don’t align with the data — and how buyers can use transparency to push back with confidence.

Highlights:
• PE: Proposed +3¢/lb for November lacks merit.
• PP: Feedstock PGP lowest since 2022.
• PS & ABS: Weak feedstocks, falling demand.
• PVC: Still sliding amid soft housing.
• PET: Tariff-driven bumps fading fast.

Key Takeaway:
History rewards those who push back with facts.

What is The Plastic Resin Buyer Brief?

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.

No fluff. No filler. Just the information you actually need—delivered by sourcing pros who’ve managed billions in resin spend.

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