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19 Aug 2026 08:41 IST

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	Date	Price (Min/Max)
Polypropylene Film CFR South East Asia	19 Aug 2026	- USD/MT
PVC Suspension CFR GCC	17 Aug 2026	- USD/MT
HDPE Film FD NWE	14 Aug 2026	- Euro/MT
LDPE Film CFR Brazil	14 Aug 2026	- USD/MT
PS GPPS FAS HOUSTON	14 Aug 2026	- USD/MT

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News - 19 Aug 2026 02:00 IST

High density polyethylene (HDPE) prices in Asia diverge amid firmer costs and cautious buying

This week, HDPE prices in Asia turned mixed, with Far East Asia and Southeast Asia recording upward movement on the back of firmer producer offers and higher import replacement costs, while South Asian markets largely held steady as buyers remained cautious and awaited fresh import offers before committing to new purchases.An industry source in Asia, on condition of anonymity, ...
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