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An industry source in Europe informed a Polymerupdate team member, "The European polypropylene (PP) market experienced price decreases in August across every product segment, impacted by weak buyer interest and reduced spot activity as market players awaited the September propylene contract settlement. Even with anticipated restocking before September, trading volumes stayed low, as many buyers were hesitant to engage in spot purchases due to uncertainty in feedstock prices. A producer remarked that August has been quite calm, pointing out that demand from downstream remains weak in key segments like packaging, automotive, and consumer products. The sufficient supply of both homopolymer injection and copolymer grades left converters with minimal pressure to procure extra quantities, resulting in a cautious strategy among many participants. Converters face no urgency to purchase, a trader remarked, emphasizing the current supply glut situation. Robust import volumes from Asia and the Middle East, especially from Saudi Arabia, increased competitive pressure on European manufacturers. These imports were not just easily accessible but also competitively priced, contributing to negative sentiment in the region. The blend of sluggish local demand, excess supply, and competitively priced imports provided minimal scope for price support in August.”
In the spot markets, PP injection moulding grade prices were assessed at the Euro 935-945/mt FD North West Europe mark while PP block copolymer grade prices were assessed at the Euro 1035-1045/mt FD Northwest Europe levels, both week on week down Euro (-10/mt).
Meanwhile in the contract markets, PP injection moulding grade prices were assessed at the Euro 1370-1375/mt FD NWE Germany and FD NWE France levels, both decreasing by Euro (-10/mt) from the previous week. PP injection moulding grade prices were assessed at the Euro 1360-1365/mt FD NWE Italy levels, a drop of Euro (-10/mt) from last week. Meanwhile, PP injection moulding grade prices were assessed at the GBP 1180-1185/mt FD NWE UK levels, week on week lower by GBP (-10/mt).
In the contract markets, PP block copolymer grade prices were assessed at the Euro 1450-1455/mt FD NWE Germany and FD NWE France levels, both stable from last week. PP block copolymer grade prices were assessed at the Euro 1440-1445/mt FD NWE Italy levels, unchanged from the previous week. Meanwhile, PP block copolymer grade prices were assessed at the GBP 1250-1255/mt FD NWE UK levels, a week on week fall of GBP (-5/mt).
Market players are wary, with numerous observers noting a slight enhancement in September, contingent on the propylene contract providing some relief to manufacturers. Nonetheless, weaknesses in downstream sectors, combined with ongoing import pressures, are expected to restrict any notable recovery. Demand is poor, and the market remains oversaturated, a source noted, highlighting the persistent difficulties faced by European PP manufacturers. Market participants stayed mostly negative about September, as hopes for a swift recovery in demand were not backed by the minimal pre-buying activity seen so far. Numerous purchasers maintained a cautious approach, postponing decisions due to a lack of clearer indications from feedstock and downstream markets. Nevertheless, some players expressed cautious optimism, indicating that a seasonal increase might provide some temporary assistance. A producer indicated there could be an increase in demand in September, yet most sources concurred that market fundamentals are not expected to change significantly for the remainder of 2025, as persistent weaknesses in downstream offtake and ongoing excess supply continue to impact sentiment.
FCA Antwerp PP homopolymer prices were assessed at the Euro 920-960/mt level while FCA Antwerp PP copolymer prices were assessed at the Euro 1020-1050/mt levels, both lower by Euro (-10/mt) from the previous week.
Upstream propylene spot prices on Thursday were assessed at the Euro 745-755/mt FD Northwest Europe levels, a sharp gain of Euro (+40/mt) from last week.
European propylene contract price for August 2025 settled at the Euro 1005/MT FD North West Europe levels. This price represents a fall of Euro (-10/mt) from its July 2025 settlement levels.
