In this Christmas Edition of Resin Market Moves, Michael Workman recaps the latest resin market fundamentals and explains how buyers should be thinking about 2026 strategy as supplier behavior begins to shift.
Despite producer attempts to push price increases, most resin markets are still characterized by soft demand, ample supply, and strong buyer leverage.
What’s Covered in This Episode:
• Why PE price increases aren’t supported by demand fundamentals
• Why PP is near the bottom of the cycle — and why Q1 2026 matters
• Why PVC remains structurally weak heading into the new year
• How feedstock noise is affecting PS without real demand recovery
• Why engineering resins are setting up for volatility, not inflation
• Why PET remains balanced to soft despite tariff concerns
Big Picture for Buyers
2026 will reward buyers who:
- benchmark pricing early,
- plan deliberately,
- and resist reactive decisions driven by supplier narratives.
The real risk next year isn’t paying slightly more — it’s allowing non-market margin creep back into contracts.
ResinSmart helps buyers gain clarity before the market turns — not after.
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